Question 1

All of the following are recommended strategies for avoiding falls,EXCEPT

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A)  setting the base of a straight ladder 1 foot out for every 4 feet of ladder height.
B)  installing nonslip applications in the shower or bathtuB.
C)  standing no higher than the second step from the top of a stepladder.
D)  avoiding alcohol or other drug intoxication.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the three important S's when selecting a bicycle helmet?

Accepted Answer

A)  strap
B)  straight
C)  sticker
D)  secureE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Drugs are a factor in what percentage of sexual assaults?

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  45
C)  60
D)  75E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

To prevent back injuries,heavy objects should be carried as far away from the body as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding carbon monoxide gas?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a slight rotten-egg smell.
B)  It is colorless.
C)  It cannot be detected.
D)  It rarely causes problems in family homes.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Approximately how many Canadians over the age of 12 injury themselves enough to limit their daily activities each year in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 million
B)  4 million
C)  6 million
D)  8 millionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

It is estimated that less than ____________ percent of sexual assault in Canada is reported to the police.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  20
C)  30
D)  40E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Choose one of the following categories of violence described in your text and describe it;include key risk factors and prevention strategies in your answer:
assault and homicide
gang-related violence
hate crimes
workplace violence

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Assault and Homicide:

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Question 9

Which of the following statements is an example of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A boss tells an employee that she'll get a promotion if she has sex with him.
B)  A floor supervisor has several calendars of sexually suggestive photos posted in plain view of employees who enter his office for daily status meetings.
C)  An employee repeatedly makes unwelcome sexually vulgar remarks to another employee about that person's appearance but never makes physical contact.
D)  All of these statements are examples of sexual harassment.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding child sexual abusers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most sexual offenders are heterosexual men.
B)  Women more frequently sexually abuse children than do men.
C)  Sexual offenders are approximately equally divided between men and women.
D)  Sex offenders are rarely known by their victims except in the case of incest.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The use of email,chat rooms,bulletin boards,or other electronic communication devices to stalk another person is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  stalking.
B)  cyberstalking.
C)  online stalking.
D)  criminal.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following are key factors in leisure injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  misuse of equipment
B)  lack of experience or skill
C)  use of alcohol or other drugs
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is a common cause of motor vehicle injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatigue
B)  cell phones
C)  speeding
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Advanced air bag systems are being introduced that

Accepted Answer

A)  protect both front-and back-seat passengers.
B)  have sensors that respond to crash severity.
C)  are voice-activated.
D)  detect alcohol and activate immediately.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following workers is most likely to suffer a work-related injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  technician
B)  labourer
C)  manager
D)  office administratorE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Wearing a safety belt would have prevented fatal injuries for at least ________ of people killed in automobile crashes who were not wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent
B)  25 percent
C)  45 percent
D)  60 percentE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Approximately how many hospitalizations are attributable to poisonings each year in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  1000
B)  3000
C)  5000
D)  7000E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Mopeds are easier to handle in an emergency than motorcycles because they have less power and travel more slowly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A common human factor that leads to injuries is risk-taking behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Strategies for preventing motorcycle and moped injuries include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  wear light-coloured clothing.
B)  wear a helmet.
C)  drive offensively.
D)  protect your eyes with goggles or a face shielD.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 20: Personal Safety

Which of the following is a common cause of motor vehicle injuries?

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Approximately how many Canadians over the age of 12 injury themselves enough to limit their daily activities each year in Canada?

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Which of the following statements is an example of sexual harassment?

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Choose one of the following categories of violence described in your text and describe it;include key risk factors and prevention strategies in your answer: assault and homicide gang-related violence hate crimes workplace violence

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Which of the following workers is most likely to suffer a work-related injury?

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Which of the following are key factors in leisure injuries?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three important S's when selecting a bicycle helmet?

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Drugs are a factor in what percentage of sexual assaults?

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Approximately how many hospitalizations are attributable to poisonings each year in Canada?

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Strategies for preventing motorcycle and moped injuries include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Mopeds are easier to handle in an emergency than motorcycles because they have less power and travel more slowly.

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Wearing a safety belt would have prevented fatal injuries for at least ________ of people killed in automobile crashes who were not wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash.

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It is estimated that less than ____________ percent of sexual assault in Canada is reported to the police.

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Advanced air bag systems are being introduced that

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding carbon monoxide gas?

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All of the following are recommended strategies for avoiding falls,EXCEPT

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To prevent back injuries,heavy objects should be carried as far away from the body as possible.

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A common human factor that leads to injuries is risk-taking behaviour.

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The use of email,chat rooms,bulletin boards,or other electronic communication devices to stalk another person is called:

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Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding child sexual abusers?

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