Core Concepts in Health, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Personal Safety: Protecting Yourself from Unintentional Injuries and Violence

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of years of potential life lost in the United States.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	The primary cause of motor vehicle crashes is bad driving, especially speeding.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Air bags cause more injuries than they prevent.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Head injuries cause 60% of bicycle-related deaths.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	Alcohol is a contributing factor in a significant number of pedestrian deaths.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	More deaths due to falls occur among young people than older people.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Most fatal burns occur in the home.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	The highest drowning rate is among those in their early teens.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	People under age 25 account for almost 50% of the arrests for violent crimes in the United States.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Because each situation is different, experts disagree about whether a woman should resist a rapist.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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