Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding violence?

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A)  In the United States,violence is highest in the South.
B)  Neighborhoods that are disadvantaged in status and power are typically the ones with the most violence.
C)  People under the age of 25 account for nearly half of the arrests for violent crimes.
D)  Neighborhoods that are disadvantaged in status and power are typically the ones with the most violence,and people under the age of 25 account for nearly half of the arrests for violent crimes.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Most victims of violence are attacked by someone they know.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Heimlich maneuver for a choking adult involves blows to the upper back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Advanced air bag systems are being introduced that

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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 B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Most male-on-male rapes do not occur in prison.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The psychological reaction to rape is similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A recent study found hay fever sufferers who had taken antihistamines and drove were as impaired as if they were legally drunk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Knowledge about safety and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation can reduce the seriousness of injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Heimlich maneuver helps

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A)  maintain heartbeat.
B)  control shock.
C)  reduce the impact of trauma.
D)  clear an airway.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is(are)

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A)  head injuries.
B)  chest injuries.
C)  spinal injuries.
D)  blood loss.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Coerced sexual activity in which the victim knows the rapist is often referred to as acquaintance rape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

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1) Socioeconomic factors: Poverty, lack ...

Question 15

Shelly frequently spends time using the Internet and talking with people in chat rooms.Give her five guidelines to help her stay safe while online.

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Question 16

Probably the best advice for anyone who picks up a gun is to

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A)  hold it with two hands.
B)  determine the type of ammunition it requires.
C)  blow down its barrel to clear it of debris.
D)  assume it is loaded.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

About what percentage of sexual assaults of women are committed by someone the woman knows?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent
B)  40 percent
C)  60 percent
D)  80 percentE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

In most cases of child sexual abuse,the abuser is a pedophile,unknown to the victim,and a homosexual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive driving?

Accepted Answer

A)  tailgating
B)  speeding
C)  frequent and erratic lane changes
D)  tailgating and frequent and erratic lane changes
E)  All of these choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

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) A) and B)

Exam 21: Personal Safety

About what percentage of sexual assaults of women are committed by someone the woman knows?

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Most victims of violence are attacked by someone they know.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding violence?

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List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

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A recent study found hay fever sufferers who had taken antihistamines and drove were as impaired as if they were legally drunk.

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Coerced sexual activity in which the victim knows the rapist is often referred to as acquaintance rape.

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

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Advanced air bag systems are being introduced that

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Knowledge about safety and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation can reduce the seriousness of injuries.

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The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is(are)

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Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive driving?

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

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Probably the best advice for anyone who picks up a gun is to

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The psychological reaction to rape is similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.

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In most cases of child sexual abuse,the abuser is a pedophile,unknown to the victim,and a homosexual.

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Most male-on-male rapes do not occur in prison.

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The Heimlich maneuver for a choking adult involves blows to the upper back.

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

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The Heimlich maneuver helps

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Shelly frequently spends time using the Internet and talking with people in chat rooms.Give her five guidelines to help her stay safe while online.

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