Exam 25: Focus On Reducing Your Risk of Unintentional Injury

While it isn't smart to text while driving, there are no legal bans on this practice.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive motion disorder that affects the

Failure to wear a safety belt increases the risk for motor vehicle injury.

In the ocean, water that is clear and calm may indicate an underlying rip current.

Skateboarding injuries are more likely to occur when a skateboarder

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among 45- to 60-year-olds.

Most fatal collisions involving cyclists are not the cyclist's fault.

Using homemade fireworks is safer than buying and using commercial fireworks.

How many U.S. states have full helmet requirements for motorcyclists?

At what noise level does the risk increase for injury and hearing loss?

Describe at least four measures you should take to reduce the risk of falls.

Occupational hearing loss is the most commonly recorded occupational illness in manufacturing.

For safety, cyclists should ride against the flow of traffic to be able to see oncoming vehicles.

Avoiding overloading electrical circuits and positioning lamps away from window coverings, linens, and paper are strategies for preventing

What percentage of accidental drowning deaths among adolescents and adults involve alcohol?

Operating a car when you are extremely tired, in a highly emotional state, or under a high level of stress can cause impaired driving.

Nearly one-half of all motor vehicle fatalities are due to drunk driving.

Any substance that is harmful to the body when ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin is a(n)

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the single most effective way to prevent head injury resulting from a bicycle crash is wearing a helmet.

Alcohol reduces your ability to