Question 1

According to the World Health Organization,a suicide claims a life every ____________ seconds worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  25
C)  40
D)  60E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

How many children are victims of assault annually in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  25,000
B)  40,000
C)  54,000
D)  62,000E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Sexual activity between close relatives,such as siblings or parents and their children is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  promiscuous behaviour.
B)  incest.
C)  illegal.
D)  unethical.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  lift with your arms straight.
B)  bend at the waist.
C)  keep the lifted object close to the body.
D)  set the object down gently.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Burns are the leading cause of death in fires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

For maximum safety,bicycle riders should ride against the flow of traffic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

More than 90 percent of motor vehicle occupants wear seat belts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 8

What percentage of older adults are abused in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2
B)  3-5
C)  4-10
D)  6-12E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What percentage of stalkers in Canada are men on average?

Accepted Answer

A)  35
B)  50
C)  75
D)  84E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is the only type of automobile crash in which front air bags provide substantial protection?

Accepted Answer

A)  a side collision
B)  a rollover crash
C)  a collision in which your car is struck from the rear
D)  a head-on collisionE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

All of the following are helpful strategies to prevent injuries during a fire,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  get out as quickly as possible.
B)  crawl along the floor away from heat and smoke.
C)  if your clothes catch fire,run quickly to evacuate.
D)  if you're trapped in a room go to the window and shout for help.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Wearing a helmet while riding your bike decreases your risk of a head injury by what percentage?

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  50
C)  70
D)  85E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in Canada for people

Accepted Answer

A)  who are retired.
B)  under age 44.
C)  85 and older.
D)  ages 50 to 55.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

Accepted Answer

A)  call for help.
B)  remove the victim from contact with the poison.
C)  cover the victim with blankets.
D)  elevate the victim's feet.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

For every 120 cm that a ladder extends up a wall,the ladder base should be placed 30 cm away from the wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

About what percentage of sexual assaults against women are committed by strangers?

Accepted Answer

A)  15
B)  33
C)  52
D)  67E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What percentage of students report being bullied each week?

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  5
C)  8
D)  10E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 20

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

Accepted Answer

A)  seduction.
B)  harassment.
C)  solicitation.
D)  rape.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 20: Personal Safety

According to the World Health Organization,a suicide claims a life every ____________ seconds worldwide.

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How many children are victims of assault annually in Canada?

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Sexual activity between close relatives,such as siblings or parents and their children is called:

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All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting,EXCEPT

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Burns are the leading cause of death in fires.

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For maximum safety,bicycle riders should ride against the flow of traffic.

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More than 90 percent of motor vehicle occupants wear seat belts.

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What percentage of older adults are abused in Canada?

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What percentage of stalkers in Canada are men on average?

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Which of the following is the only type of automobile crash in which front air bags provide substantial protection?

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

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All of the following are helpful strategies to prevent injuries during a fire,EXCEPT:

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Wearing a helmet while riding your bike decreases your risk of a head injury by what percentage?

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Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in Canada for people

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The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

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For every 120 cm that a ladder extends up a wall,the ladder base should be placed 30 cm away from the wall.

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About what percentage of sexual assaults against women are committed by strangers?

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

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The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

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