Safety And Injury Prevention New Exam Questions And Answers

SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION NEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How can a person best reduce the risk of injuries on the road? a. by always wearing a seat belt when driving b. by obeying speed limits only on highways c. by following family advice about booster seat installation d. by riding with people who only occasionally drive while intoxicated Which may cause an individual to hesitate when responding to an injury? a. fear of only being able to help short-term b. fear of making the situation worse c. fear that telling someone might not help d. fear of what other people may say Which activity is the most effective way to prepare for an emergency? a. taking a multiday CPR class b. reading an article about becoming a lifeguard c. browsing safety gear at a health fair d. talking with friends about a first-aid class 1. Lara does a flip into the pool and injures herself. Which is a possible long-term consequence of the injury? a. a red mark from the splash b. a bruise at the site of injury c. an immediate need for treatment d. a permanent disability or paralysis According to the graph, during which year did people practice the riskiest behavior in terms of helmet use? a. 1994 b. 1998 c. 2006 d. 2014 Raphael does not know how to safely use a circular saw (power tool). Which is long-term consequence that could result? a. losing several fingers if he incorrectly uses the saw b. missing a day from work if he cuts himself when using the saw c. feeling pain if he gets sawdust in his eye during the cutting process d. experiencing discomfort if he bruises his hand while handling the saw How can a teenager best avoid risky behaviors that lead to injury? a. by refusing to drink alcohol b. by speeding only when running late for school c. by fighting only when provoked to do so d. by attending parties where alcohol is present Which risk factor can be controlled to prevent an injury? a. individual genetics b. actions of negligence c. equipment failure d. effects from natural disasters New York created bicycle lanes to promote safety. What was the result of this new legislation? a. Injuries for road users continued to increase. b. Bicycle fatalities increased. c. The number of bicycle crashes remained steady. d. Bicycle riding in the city doubled. Why do governments create laws to reduce injury risks? a. to reduce the need for lifeguards at public pools b. to support research initiatives that find new ways to be safe c. to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians on roadways d. to uphold weapons restrictions only for people using them at home For which locations does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforce safety? a. kitchens in private homes (private) b. backyard farms (private) i. community malls (public) c. personal art studios (private)