Making Wise Personal-Safety Decisions Answers

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All houses are built according to safety standards, so it is not important to consider injury prevention while at home.

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It is not necessary to wear a lifejacket on a boat as long as there is one available.

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When hiking or climbing, it is important to be watchful of areas where erosion has occurred, due to an increased risk of rock slides. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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It is unimportant to take the weather into account when you are planning water activities.

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Wilma is 4'8" tall and needs to get a glass from a top shelf of a cabinet so she can get something to drink. Which of the following is the safest choice for Wilma?

A
jumping to knock the glass into her hands
B
using a stool or a small ladder to reach the glass
C
grabbing a chair from the table and using it to reach the glass
D
climbing on the countertop so it will be easy to reach the glass
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Strong swimmers do NOT need to restrict themselves to swimming in areas patrolled by lifeguards.

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Which of the following is NOT a strategy to prevent falls?

A
keeping walking surfaces free from moisture and clutter
B
replacing damaged electrical cords
C
installing handrails for stairs
D
keeping a ladder handy for reaching high places
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Which of the following could be a potential safety hazard of indoor recreation?

A
slippery rocks and loose gravel
B
flash floods
C
traveling without a compass, map, or GPS
D
a liquid spill on the floor that was not cleaned
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Recreational water illnesses can only be contracted in fresh water sources, not swimming pools.

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Which is the BEST place to store medication?

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in a clearly labeled bottle in the medicine cabinet
B
in a childproof bottle under the sink
C
in a container in the refrigerator, on a top shelf that is hard to reach
D
in a clearly labeled childproof bottle on a high shelf

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