Question 1

As students grow older, peer pressure to engage in risky behaviors becomes a strong motivator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Poisonings are classified as either intentional or unintentional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The CDC program, Heads Up to Schools, on concussions focuses on the

Accepted Answer

A)  ABCs of concussions. 
B)  1, 2, 3s of concussions. 
C)  4-3-2-1 of concussions. 
D)  TBI of concussions. 
A)  ABCs of concussions. 
B)  1, 2, 3s of concussions. 
C)  4-3-2-1 of concussions. 
D)  TBI of concussions.

Question 4

Approximately what percentage of elementary schools are required to teach about injury prevention and safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  27% 
B)  54% 
C)  67% 
D)  95% 
A)  27% 
B)  54% 
C)  67% 
D)  95%

Question 5

Injury rates for females are almost two times more than that of males in the 0 to 19 years age group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The leading cause of death in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  motor vehicle injuries. 
B)  homicide. 
C)  home fires. 
D)  drowning. 
A)  motor vehicle injuries. 
B)  homicide. 
C)  home fires. 
D)  drowning.

Question 7

Most states consider a child old enough to be at home alone when he or she reaches the age of 14.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poor neighborhoods?

Accepted Answer

A)  higher crime rates 
B)  firetraps and dilapidated housing 
C)  easier access to guns 
D)  increased community attention 
A)  higher crime rates 
B)  firetraps and dilapidated housing 
C)  easier access to guns 
D)  increased community attention

Question 9

Your curriculum allows only enough time to teach three safety topics. Identify the three safety topics you would choose. Provide an explanation as to why you chose these three safety topics and not others identified as important by the text authors.

Accepted Answer

The three safety topics I would choose t

Question 10

Most injuries in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  happen by chance. 
B)  are unpreventable. 
C)  are random and uncontrollable acts of fate. 
D)  are predictable and preventable. 
A)  happen by chance. 
B)  are unpreventable. 
C)  are random and uncontrollable acts of fate. 
D)  are predictable and preventable.

Question 11

Nonfatal injury rates related to motor vehicles were highest among the 1 to 14 age group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Approximately 50% of middle schools are required to teach about injury prevention and safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding children and motor-vehicle injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 17 percent of fatally injured children were riding with drinking drivers. 
B)  Almost 40 percent of children riding with unbelted drivers are unrestrained. 
C)  Child restraint systems often are used incorrectly. 
D)  Child safety seat laws are strong and clearly direct families toward safe practices. 
A)  About 17 percent of fatally injured children were riding with drinking drivers. 
B)  Almost 40 percent of children riding with unbelted drivers are unrestrained. 
C)  Child restraint systems often are used incorrectly. 
D)  Child safety seat laws are strong and clearly direct families toward safe practices.

Question 14

Children younger than ________ years of age should ride in the back seat because of the chance of air bag injury in the front seat.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  10 
C)  13 
D)  14 
A)  8 
B)  10 
C)  13 
D)  14

Question 15

Parental supervision would be considered a protective factor for injury prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Other than the crash itself, what is the leading reason children are killed in automobile collisions?

Accepted Answer

Other than the crash itself, the leading

Question 17

Most nonfatal poisonings are caused by lead-based items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

As students grow older, peer pressure to engage in risky behaviors becomes a strong motivator.

Poisonings are classified as either intentional or unintentional.

The CDC program, Heads Up to Schools, on concussions focuses on the

Approximately what percentage of elementary schools are required to teach about injury prevention and safety?

Injury rates for females are almost two times more than that of males in the 0 to 19 years age group.

The leading cause of death in the United States is

Most states consider a child old enough to be at home alone when he or she reaches the age of 14.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poor neighborhoods?

Your curriculum allows only enough time to teach three safety topics. Identify the three safety topics you would choose. Provide an explanation as to why you chose these three safety topics and not others identified as important by the text authors.

Most injuries in the United States

Nonfatal injury rates related to motor vehicles were highest among the 1 to 14 age group.

Approximately 50% of middle schools are required to teach about injury prevention and safety.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding children and motor-vehicle injuries?

Children younger than ________ years of age should ride in the back seat because of the chance of air bag injury in the front seat.

Parental supervision would be considered a protective factor for injury prevention.

Other than the crash itself, what is the leading reason children are killed in automobile collisions?

Most nonfatal poisonings are caused by lead-based items.

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

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Exam 8: Promoting Safety and Preventing Unintentional Injury

As students grow older, peer pressure to engage in risky behaviors becomes a strong motivator.

Poisonings are classified as either intentional or unintentional.

The CDC program, Heads Up to Schools, on concussions focuses on the

Approximately what percentage of elementary schools are required to teach about injury prevention and safety?

Injury rates for females are almost two times more than that of males in the 0 to 19 years age group.

The leading cause of death in the United States is

Most states consider a child old enough to be at home alone when he or she reaches the age of 14.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poor neighborhoods?

Your curriculum allows only enough time to teach three safety topics. Identify the three safety topics you would choose. Provide an explanation as to why you chose these three safety topics and not others identified as important by the text authors.

Most injuries in the United States

Nonfatal injury rates related to motor vehicles were highest among the 1 to 14 age group.

Approximately 50% of middle schools are required to teach about injury prevention and safety.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding children and motor-vehicle injuries?

Children younger than ________ years of age should ride in the back seat because of the chance of air bag injury in the front seat.

Parental supervision would be considered a protective factor for injury prevention.

Other than the crash itself, what is the leading reason children are killed in automobile collisions?

Most nonfatal poisonings are caused by lead-based items.

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

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