Question 1

In a car crash,your chances of being killed are 25 times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle than if your seat belt holds you in the car.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is(are)

Accepted Answer

A)  head injuries.
B)  chest injuries.
C)  spinal injuries.
D)  blood loss.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding school violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most violence occurs in suburban schools.
B)  Murder and suicide make up half of all cases reported.
C)  Characteristics of violent students may include depression.
D)  Children and adolescents have a higher risk of violence at school than at home.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Research suggests that the hormone ________ may be linked to male aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen
B)  adrenaline
C)  testosterone
D)  progesteroneE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following types of over-the-counter drugs has been found to impair driving skills as significantly as alcohol intoxication?

Accepted Answer

A)  aspirin
B)  antihistamines
C)  antifungal medicine
D)  decongestantsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following are examples of assault?

Accepted Answer

A)  homicide
B)  aggravated assault
C)  robbery
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

A personal flotation device is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  PFD
B)  lifejacket
C)  saviour
D)  A and BE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The economic cost of injuries each year in Canada is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 billion
B)  10 billion
C)  14 billion
D)  20 billionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The leading cause of fire deaths is

Accepted Answer

A)  careless smoking.
B)  cooking.
C)  burning leaves.
D)  unattended candles.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Define and explain the causes associated with unintentional injuries.Give three examples from each of the categories of unintentional injuries,and explain which category is responsible for the greatest number of deaths among Canadians.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

All of the following are recommended strategies for preventing fire injuries,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  if your clothes catch fire,run to put the flames out.
B)  crawl along the floor to help avoid smoke inhalation.
C)  check the temperature of a door by feeling it before opening it.
D)  take short,shallow breaths,preferably through a wet cloth.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

According to police data,what percentage of Canadians accused of sexual offences in 2007 were male?

Accepted Answer

A)  50
B)  65
C)  83
D)  97E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  snowboarding
B)  mountain biking
C)  riding a lightweight scooter
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoke detectors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should be cleaned monthly.
B)  They should be tested yearly.
C)  They should be placed on each level of a home.
D)  Batteries should be replaced yearly.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it

Accepted Answer

A)  affects employment decisions.
B)  interferes with work performance.
C)  creates a hostile environment.
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The most common form of elder abuse is

Accepted Answer

A)  physical abuse.
B)  emotional abuse.
C)  financial exploitation.
D)  neglect.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Household water heaters should be set to no higher than what temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  40°C
B)  49°C
C)  55°C
D)  63°CE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Health-related risk factors that have been linked to increased risk of work-related injuries include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  having at least three chronic conditions.
B)  smoking.
C)  drinking in moderation.
D)  being obese.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE regarding preventing poisoning by gases?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should never operate a vehicle in an enclosed space.
B)  You should have your furnace inspected yearly.
C)  You should keep a window open in the house at all times.
D)  A and BE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The most common type of poisoning by gas is carbon monoxide poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Personal Safety

The most common form of elder abuse is

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Which of the following are examples of assault?

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The most common type of poisoning by gas is carbon monoxide poisoning.

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The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is(are)

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Household water heaters should be set to no higher than what temperature?

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Health-related risk factors that have been linked to increased risk of work-related injuries include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding preventing poisoning by gases?

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In a car crash,your chances of being killed are 25 times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle than if your seat belt holds you in the car.

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Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

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The leading cause of fire deaths is

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Define and explain the causes associated with unintentional injuries.Give three examples from each of the categories of unintentional injuries,and explain which category is responsible for the greatest number of deaths among Canadians.

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Which of the following types of over-the-counter drugs has been found to impair driving skills as significantly as alcohol intoxication?

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Research suggests that the hormone ________ may be linked to male aggression.

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According to police data,what percentage of Canadians accused of sexual offences in 2007 were male?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding school violence?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoke detectors?

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The economic cost of injuries each year in Canada is approximately:

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All of the following are recommended strategies for preventing fire injuries,EXCEPT

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Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it

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A personal flotation device is also known as:

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