Deck 25: Focus On Reducing Your Risk of Unintentional Injury

Question 1

Drivers in which of the following groups are most likely to be involved in an accident?

A) Teenagers
B) Adults with more than one child in the car
C) Adults between the ages of 20 and 29
D) Adults age 70 and older

Answer 1

Teenagers

Question 2

How many American adults suffer from hearing loss?

A) More than 16 million
B) More than 26 million
C) More than 36 million
D) More than 46 million

Answer 2

More than 36 million

Question 3

In households where children are present, alcohol, medications, and dietary supplements should be stored in.

A) the garage or off the premises.
B) an upper-level cabinet.
C) the refrigerator or freezer
D) a locked or inaccessible cabinet.

Answer 3

a locked or inaccessible cabinet.

Question 4

Even normally safe substances can cause poisoning if

A) label instructions aren't written clearly.
B) too much is taken into the body.
C) the substance is expired or spoiled.
D) they are used for an unlabeled purpose.

Question 5

A device worn to provide buoyancy and prevent drowning is a

A) personal safety monitor.
B) personal flotation device.
C) navigation device.
D) life raft.

Question 6

Janelle is visiting friends who have a backyard swimming pool. A precaution to stay safe while swimming is to

A) swim alone.
B) wait at least 20 minutes after your last alcoholic beverage before going in the pool.
C) not swim when you are hungry or thirsty.
D) stop swimming as soon as you start to feel fatigued.

Question 7

Eating, drinking, talking on a cell phone or texting, and using other electronic devices all result in

A) erratic driving.
B) speeding.
C) distracted driving.
D) running red lights.

Question 8

It is wise to wear a life jacket when

A) sailing.
B) motorboating.
C) kayaking.
D) All the choices are correct.

Question 9

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

A) About one-quarter
B) About one-third
C) About half
D) About three-quarters

Question 10

Each year in the United States, fireworks cause approximately how many injuries?

A) 3,000
B) 5,000
C) 7,000
D) 9,000

Question 11

How many people die in the United States each day due to motor vehicle accidents involving alcohol-impaired drivers?

A) 22
B) 32
C) 45
D) 55

Question 12

Antilock brakes, air bags, and traction control are important features to look for in buying a new car because they

A) increase resale value.
B) increase safety.
C) come standard in most models.
D) improve performance.

Question 13

The first-aid procedure that involves performing chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on an unconscious victim is

A) MRI.
B) CPR.
C) CPM
D) RPR.

Question 14

Studies indicate that helmet use reduces the risk of skiing head injury by what percentage?

A) 10% to 20%
B) 20% to 30%
C) 30% to 40%
D) 30% to 50%

Question 15

Which of the following can result from a fall?

A) Bruising
B) Dislocation or fracture
C) Head injury
D) All the choices are correct.

Question 16

Nine out of 10 people who drown while boating were

A) not wearing a life jacket.
B) not properly trained in how to operate a boat.
C) drinking while boating.
D) distracted by music or conversation before falling overboard.

Question 17

Skateboarding injuries are more likely to occur when a skateboarder

A) attempts a stunt beyond his or her skill level.
B) tries out a new board without adequate instruction.
C) practices alone.
D) is on an unfamiliar surface.

Question 18

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

A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40

Question 19

Alcohol reduces your ability to

A) stay alert and make good decisions.
B) have confidence in meeting new people.
C) relax and overcome anxiety.
D) clearly taste the food you consume.

Question 20

Distracted driving and speeding negatively affect

A) the resale value of your car.
B) correctly finding your destination
C) gas mileage on trips.
D) motor vehicle safety.

Question 21

One of the most common causes of back injuries is

A) motor vehicle accidents.
B) starting an exercise program that is too strenuous.
C) attempting to lift a heavy object.
D) too many hours spent using a computer.

Question 22

Speeding plays a role in what percentage of fatal motor vehicle crashes?

A) About one-quarter
B) About one-third
C) About half
D) About three-quarters

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

A) falls.
B) high electric bills.
C) fires.
D) clutter.

Question 25

Which commonly used electronic device has been associated with hearing loss in young people?

A) Laptop computer
B) Tablet
C) Cell phone
D) Portable music device

Question 26

Doing exercise that strengthens the core muscle groups will help to prevent

A) injuries from loss of balance.
B) neck strain.
C) repetitive motion injuries.
D) low back pain.

Question 27

One of the most common chronic ailments experienced by college students is.

A) low back pain.
B) migraine headaches.
C) influenza.
D) mononucleosis

Question 28

An extreme environmental event that causes widespread destruction of land and/or property, injuries, and sometimes deaths is a(n)

A) natural disaster.
B) national disaster.
C) weather phenomenon.
D) emergency situation.

Question 29

Revoking an impaired driver's license may reduce the risk for motor vehicle accidents.

Question 30

Prescription medication can cause impaired driving.

Question 31

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is

A) risky driving.
B) careless driving.
C) impaired driving.
D) distracted driving.

Question 32

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

A) poison.
B) illicit drug.
C) pollutant.
D) chemical.

Question 33

Which of the following are symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

A) Uncontrolled tremors
B) Excessive bleeding
C) Tingling sensation or pain
D) Numbness or temporary paralysis

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive motion disorder that affects the

A) neck and back.
B) back and shoulder.
C) wrist and hand.
D) ankle and foot.

Question 37

Which of these workers has the lowest risk for fatal injury?

A) Truck driver
B) Construction worker
C) Surgeon
D) Fisherman

Question 38

Injuries to joints that occur due to the physical stress of motions made over and over again are known as

A) occupational-related disorders.
B) repetitive motion disorders.
C) tendonitis.
D) bursitis.

Question 39

Which of the following conditions is a repetitive motion disorder?

A) Sprain
B) Tension headache
C) Fracture
D) Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 40

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

A) 75 decibels
B) 85 decibels
C) 95 decibels
D) 105 decibels

Question 41

Minicars currently being sold are equipped with enough safety features that they don't pose any additional risk if involved in a crash.

Question 42

The number of skiing injuries has been declining in recent decades due to shorter skis, improved safety features on equipment, and increased safety measures being taken by resorts and ski areas.

Question 43

While legal penalties exist for drunk driving, there are no similar penalties for operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol.

Question 44

The most common cause of traumatic brain injury is falls.

Question 45

About one-half of all boating fatalities involve alcohol.

Question 46

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.

Question 47

Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death among Americans.

Question 48

Skateboarding injuries happen due to both inexperience and overconfidence.

Question 49

Accidental poisonings sometimes occur because people mix common household products together; certain combinations can give off toxic fumes.

Question 50

If your state doesn't mandate bike or motorcycle helmets, you don't need to bother wearing them to prevent injuries.

Question 51

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

Question 52

Two of the primary factors contributing to injuries from dormitory fires are alcohol use and the failure of smoke alarms or alarm systems that have not been kept in working order.

Question 53

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

Question 54

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

Question 55

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

Question 56

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

Question 57

Alcohol poisoning is the leading cause of death among young adults.

Question 58

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

Question 59

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

Question 60

In a fire, the first priority is to get out, and then call 911 once you are in a safe location.

Question 61

Name the five primary factors that affect motor vehicle safety.

Question 62

List at least five safety tips for cyclists.

Question 63

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

Question 64

List at least three safety tips to prevent boating accidents.

Question 65

List at least three safety tips to prevent poisoning.