Question 1

List at least eight strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.

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1. Always wear a seatbelt while driving ...

Question 2

About 80 percent of all incidents of elder abuse are reported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

People who live in households in which guns are kept have a much greater risk of suicide than people who live in households without guns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Among women,the leading cause of workplace death is

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A)  severe lacerations.
B)  homicide.
C)  electrocution.
D)  crushing injuries.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Sexual harassment may take the form of verbal abuse without physical contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety belt use?

Accepted Answer

A)  distribution of the stopping force over the entire body
B)  prevention of the "second collision"
C)  prevention of being thrown from the car
D)  an increase in the confidence of the driverE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about reducing the risk of injury is TRUE?

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A)  Public education campaigns about risky behaviors can help prevent injuries.
B)  Engineering strategies such a safety belts can help lower injury rates.
C)  Ultimately it is up to each individual to take responsibility for avoiding injuries.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The most common motivating bias in hate crimes is

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A)  sexual orientation.
B)  religious affiliation.
C)  race and ethnicity.
D)  national origin.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 9

Which of the following statements about motor-vehicle-related crashes is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most motor vehicle crashes occur 50 miles or more from home.
B)  Most motor vehicle crashes involve drivers who have no valid license.
C)  Most motor vehicle crashes occur on one-way streets.
D)  Most motor vehicle crashes are caused by bad driving,especially speeding.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

A person who tracks his or her partner's time and restricts his or her partner's access to money is exhibiting behaviors associated with battery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The profession that is the most dangerous in terms of workplace violence is driving a taxi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are safe cycling strategies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  using lights and reflectors,especially at night or in dark areas.
B)  riding against the flow of traffic to increase visibility.
C)  wearing a helmet that sits straight on the head.
D)  stopping at all stop signs.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Strategies to help women avoid consuming a beverage containing a date-rape drug include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  obtaining a fresh drink after leaving one's drink unattended for any period of time.
B)  not accepting an opened beverage of any type from a stranger.
C)  limiting your drinking to one drink per hour.
D)  going to a party or club with several friends.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

A substantial number of hate crimes are committed by males under age 20.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

Most of the perpetrators of workplace violence are

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic males.
B)  African American males.
C)  White females.
D)  White males.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

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)  putting a light switch by the door to every room.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Parents who abuse their children tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  have high socioeconomic status.
B)  believe in physical forms of punishment.
C)  have high self-esteem.
D)  have strong marriages.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 18

To determine a safe following distance in a car,you should follow the two-second rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about preventing poisoning by gases is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should never operate a vehicle in an enclosed space.
B)  You should have your furnace inspected every five years.
C)  You should keep a window open in the house at all times.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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List at least eight strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.

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About 80 percent of all incidents of elder abuse are reported.

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People who live in households in which guns are kept have a much greater risk of suicide than people who live in households without guns.

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Among women,the leading cause of workplace death is

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Sexual harassment may take the form of verbal abuse without physical contact.

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety belt use?

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The most common motivating bias in hate crimes is

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A person who tracks his or her partner's time and restricts his or her partner's access to money is exhibiting behaviors associated with battery.

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The profession that is the most dangerous in terms of workplace violence is driving a taxi.

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All of the following are safe cycling strategies EXCEPT

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Strategies to help women avoid consuming a beverage containing a date-rape drug include all of the following EXCEPT

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All of the following are recommended strategies for avoiding falls EXCEPT

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Parents who abuse their children tend to

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