Question 1

Which of the following statements about smoke detectors is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should be cleaned monthly.
B)  They should be tested yearly.
C)  They should be placed on each level of a home.
D)  Batteries should be replaced yearly.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is

Accepted Answer

A)  head injuries.
B)  chest injuries.
C)  spinal injuries.
D)  blood loss.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

For every 4 feet that a ladder extends up a wall,the ladder base should be placed 1 foot away from the wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Higher highway speed limits reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for people

Accepted Answer

A)  who are retired.
B)  under age 45.
C)  85 and older.
D)  ages 50 to 55.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Research suggests that the hormone ________ may be linked to male aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen
B)  adrenaline
C)  testosterone
D)  progesteroneE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Heimlich maneuver
B)  conflict resolution
C)  artificial respiration
D)  cardiopulmonary resuscitationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Personal Safety

Which of the following statements about smoke detectors is FALSE?

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Research suggests that the hormone ________ may be linked to male aggression.

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

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Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for people

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The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

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

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For every 4 feet that a ladder extends up a wall,the ladder base should be placed 1 foot away from the wall.

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

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Higher highway speed limits reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities.

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Exam 21: Personal Safety

Which of the following statements about smoke detectors is FALSE?

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Research suggests that the hormone ________ may be linked to male aggression.

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

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Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for people

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The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

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

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For every 4 feet that a ladder extends up a wall,the ladder base should be placed 1 foot away from the wall.

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

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Higher highway speed limits reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities.

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