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Which activity is the most effective way to prepare for an emergency?

A
taking a multiday CPR class
B
reading an article about becoming a lifeguard
C
browsing safety gear at a health fair
D
talking with friends about a first-aid class
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Moritz rescued his friend from a dangerous ocean rip current by pulling his friend from the water. Which activity most likely prepared him for this?

A
enrolling in a class about swimming safety
B
taking a CPR training class
C
watching online shows about being a lifeguard
D
talking with friends who are lifeguards
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How can a teenager best avoid risky behaviors that lead to injury?

A
by refusing to drink alcohol
B
by speeding only when running late for school
C
by fighting only when provoked to do so
D
by attending parties where alcohol is present
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Quinn is reading about safety equipment. In which situation will he find this knowledge most useful?

A
when operating power tools
B
while taking the dog for a walk
C
when walking to a friend’s house
D
while doing his homework on a computer
5

Raphael does not know how to safely use a circular saw. Which is long-term consequence that could result?

A
losing several fingers if he incorrectly uses the saw
B
missing a day from work if he cuts himself when using the saw
C
feeling pain if he gets sawdust in his eye during the cutting process
D
experiencing discomfort if he bruises his hand while handling the saw
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Which is a long-term consequence of an injury?

A
a few missed days from work or school
B
the need for physical therapy and rehabilitation
C
some temporary discomfort at the injury site
D
a visit to the emergency room right after the injury
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Which may cause an individual to hesitate when responding to an injury?

A
fear of only being able to help short-term
B
fear of making the situation worse
C
fear that telling someone might not help
D
fear of what other people may say
8

Bruno is responding to an injury. After checking for responsiveness and checking the surrounding area, what should he do next, according to the "three Cs”?

A
Wait for help to arrive.
B
Speak with a 911 dispatcher.
C
Ask a nearby person for help.
D
Administer CPR to the injured person.
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For which locations does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforce safety?

A
kitchens in private homes
B
backyard farms
C
community malls
D
personal art studios
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New York created bicycle lanes to promote safety. What was the result of this new legislation?

A
Injuries for road users continued to increase.
B
Bicycle fatalities increased.
C
The number of bicycle crashes remained steady.
D
Bicycle riding in the city doubled.

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