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Chapter 26: Safety and Injury Prevention

Online Quizzes

1
Which group has the highest incidence of being victimized by violent crime?
A)Elderly
B)Adults
C)Teens
D)Young children
2
Which is a self-defense strategy?
A)Being unaware of surroundings
B)Looking lost
C)Appearing to be afraid or uneasy
D)Holding your head high and walking with a deliberate stride
3
Which is NOT a method of protecting yourself while online?
A)Not telling your name
B)Agreeing to meet in person
C)Keeping your phone number private
D)Not revealing the name of your school
4
Which statement about unintentional injuries is false?
A)Taking precautions can prevent unintentional injuries.
B)You can prevent these injuries by breaking the accident chain.
C)These are injuries resulting from an unexpected event.
D)Unintentional injuries cannot be prevented.
5
Which is NOT a way to prevent a fire in your home?
A)Burning candles can be left unattended only if they are out of the reach of children.
B)Keep matches, lighters, and candles away from children.
C)Make sure that all cigarettes are extinguished completely.
D)Follow instructions for using space heaters.
6
Which is an electrical fire hazard?
A)Having only the toaster plugged into an outlet that has space for two plugs.
B)Having electrical cords attached to walls with plastic tabs.
C)Hiding electrical cords under a rug to keep them out of the way.
D)Not using electrical appliances near water.
7
Which is false when participating in cold-weather activities?
A)Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin.
B)Going out alone is okay because you'll leave footprints in the snow.
C)Wear warm, layered clothing to protect against frostbite.
D)Both a. and b.
8
What should you NOT do if you fall into cold water while boating and while wearing a personal floating device?
A)Draw your knees to your chest to conserve heat.
B)Get your head wet.
C)Keep your head above water.
D)Stay calm.
9
Which is the cause of most deaths in people between the ages of 15 and 20?
A)Motor vehicle crashes
B)Boating accidents
C)Swimming
D)Poisoning
10
Which statement about motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles is false?
A)Riders should wear helmets.
B)Riders must follow the same laws as drivers of cars.
C)ATVs are allowed on paved roads.
D)Four-wheeled ATVs are less likely to flip than three-wheeled ATVs.
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