Question 1

About 10 percent of playground-related injuries are considered

Accepted Answer

A)  a result of "horse play." 
B)  traumatic brain injuries. 
C)  a result of faulty equipment. 
D)  a result of lack of supervision. 
A)  a result of "horse play." 
B)  traumatic brain injuries. 
C)  a result of faulty equipment. 
D)  a result of lack of supervision.

Question 2

Identify two groups of children that tend to be more at risk for unintentional injury. Provide a detailed explanation for each group.

Accepted Answer

1) Children from low-income families: Ch

Question 3

Injuries are among the most underrecognized public health problems facing the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Define traumatic brain injury.

Accepted Answer

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a form o

Question 5

Lower levels of parental education make poor children less likely to use protective gear such as bike helmets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the prevalence and cost of unintentional injury among children and adolescents ages 5-19 in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Unintentional injuries are a significant

Question 7

It is okay for children younger than 13 years to ride in the front seat as long as they are in a car seat and/or wearing a seat belt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Identify the two main child passenger safety rules children should know.

Accepted Answer

The two main child passenger safety rule

Question 9

Play fighting or "pro-wrestling"
is a major cause of traumatic brain injury in youth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. 
B)  a concussion. 
C)  all blows are jolts to the head. 
D)  any jolt or blow resulting in unconsciousness. 
A)  a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. 
B)  a concussion. 
C)  all blows are jolts to the head. 
D)  any jolt or blow resulting in unconsciousness.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a priority area for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control?

Accepted Answer

A)  drowning 
B)  playground injuries 
C)  poisoning 
D)  alcohol-impaired drivers 
A)  drowning 
B)  playground injuries 
C)  poisoning 
D)  alcohol-impaired drivers

Question 12

When teaching younger students about safety, what is one of the most important things to include? Explain the reason for your response.

Accepted Answer

One of the most important things to incl

Question 13

Why do you think unintentional injuries among youth are decreasing in recent years? Provide specific evidence.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why unintentio

Question 14

A latch key child

Accepted Answer

A)  comes from a broken home. 
B)  arrives home to an empty house. 
C)  is often the object of extra teacher attention or administration involvement. 
D)  is often in counseling. 
A)  comes from a broken home. 
B)  arrives home to an empty house. 
C)  is often the object of extra teacher attention or administration involvement. 
D)  is often in counseling.

Question 15

Drowning is the leading cause of injury death for ages 1 to 4 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Safety instruction for younger students must focus on practicing of skills, not just hearing about them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following was released by the CDC to help educators consider state of the art practice in health education?

Accepted Answer

A)  CDC Evaluator 
B)  HECAT (Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool) 
C)  CORE (Curriculum Overview Reliability Evaluator) 
D)  HOP (Health Overview Program) 
A)  CDC Evaluator 
B)  HECAT (Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool) 
C)  CORE (Curriculum Overview Reliability Evaluator) 
D)  HOP (Health Overview Program)

Question 18

Safety instruction for younger students must

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasize associations among behaviors, environment, and injury risk. 
B)  focus on concrete experiences, such as practicing skills. 
C)  peer pressure to engage in risky behaviors. 
D)  include a community component. 
A)  emphasize associations among behaviors, environment, and injury risk. 
B)  focus on concrete experiences, such as practicing skills. 
C)  peer pressure to engage in risky behaviors. 
D)  include a community component.

Question 19

When performing a kids helmet fit test make sure to check the ears, nose, and mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Adult supervision is a key to drowning prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

About 10 percent of playground-related injuries are considered

Identify two groups of children that tend to be more at risk for unintentional injury. Provide a detailed explanation for each group.

Injuries are among the most underrecognized public health problems facing the U.S.

Define traumatic brain injury.

Lower levels of parental education make poor children less likely to use protective gear such as bike helmets.

Describe the prevalence and cost of unintentional injury among children and adolescents ages 5-19 in the United States.

It is okay for children younger than 13 years to ride in the front seat as long as they are in a car seat and/or wearing a seat belt.

Identify the two main child passenger safety rules children should know.

Play fighting or "pro-wrestling" is a major cause of traumatic brain injury in youth.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as

Which of the following is NOT a priority area for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control?

When teaching younger students about safety, what is one of the most important things to include? Explain the reason for your response.

Why do you think unintentional injuries among youth are decreasing in recent years? Provide specific evidence.

A latch key child

Drowning is the leading cause of injury death for ages 1 to 4 years.

Safety instruction for younger students must focus on practicing of skills, not just hearing about them.

Which of the following was released by the CDC to help educators consider state of the art practice in health education?

Safety instruction for younger students must

When performing a kids helmet fit test make sure to check the ears, nose, and mouth.

Adult supervision is a key to drowning prevention.

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child: A Collaborative Approach

Comprehensive School Health Education: Applying the Science of Education

Standards-Based Planning, Teaching, and Assessment in Health Education

Building and Managing the Safe and Positive Learning Environment

Promoting Mental and Emotional Health

Promoting Healthy Eating

Promoting Physical Activity

Promoting Personal Health and Wellness

Preventing Intentional Injuries and Violence

Tobacco Use and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Prevention

Alcohol and Other Drug Use Prevention

Promoting Sexual Health

Managing Loss, Death, and Grief

Filters

Exam 8: Promoting Safety and Preventing Unintentional Injury

About 10 percent of playground-related injuries are considered

Identify two groups of children that tend to be more at risk for unintentional injury. Provide a detailed explanation for each group.

Injuries are among the most underrecognized public health problems facing the U.S.

Define traumatic brain injury.

Lower levels of parental education make poor children less likely to use protective gear such as bike helmets.

Describe the prevalence and cost of unintentional injury among children and adolescents ages 5-19 in the United States.

It is okay for children younger than 13 years to ride in the front seat as long as they are in a car seat and/or wearing a seat belt.

Identify the two main child passenger safety rules children should know.

Play fighting or "pro-wrestling" is a major cause of traumatic brain injury in youth.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as

Which of the following is NOT a priority area for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control?

When teaching younger students about safety, what is one of the most important things to include? Explain the reason for your response.

Why do you think unintentional injuries among youth are decreasing in recent years? Provide specific evidence.

A latch key child

Drowning is the leading cause of injury death for ages 1 to 4 years.

Safety instruction for younger students must focus on practicing of skills, not just hearing about them.

Which of the following was released by the CDC to help educators consider state of the art practice in health education?

Safety instruction for younger students must

When performing a kids helmet fit test make sure to check the ears, nose, and mouth.

Adult supervision is a key to drowning prevention.

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child: A Collaborative Approach

Comprehensive School Health Education: Applying the Science of Education

Standards-Based Planning, Teaching, and Assessment in Health Education

Building and Managing the Safe and Positive Learning Environment

Promoting Mental and Emotional Health

Promoting Healthy Eating

Promoting Physical Activity

Promoting Personal Health and Wellness

Preventing Intentional Injuries and Violence

Tobacco Use and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Prevention

Alcohol and Other Drug Use Prevention

Promoting Sexual Health

Managing Loss, Death, and Grief

Filters