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Safety and Injury Prevention Answers

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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
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Which risk factor can be controlled to prevent an injury?

A
individual genetics
B
actions of negligence
C
equipment failure
D
effects from natural disasters
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How can a person best reduce the risk of injuries on the road?

A
by always wearing a seat belt when driving
B
by obeying speed limits only on highways
C
by following family advice about booster seat installation
D
by riding with people who only occasionally drive while intoxicated
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Lena helps a child who is choking on his food. Which reliable method prepared her for helping with this injury?

A
her personal instinct to act
B
talking with a parent
C
years of watching younger siblings
D
safety training classes for babysitting
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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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In a laboratory, Emma poured a chemical down the drain. While doing so, she experienced severe skin irritation.Which statement most likely explains why she did not report the incident?

A
She feared that people would discover why she got an injury.
B
She feared that health professionals would not be able to help her.
C
She feared that talking might lessen the severity of the situation.
D
She feared that people would also find out that her eyes were irritated.
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How can a business owner best reduce the risk of injuries in the workplace?

A
by offering a kitchen in the workplace
B
by monitoring employee behavior
C
by offering resources to nearby citizens
D
by creating national workplace standards
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Lara does a flip into the pool and injures herself. Which is a possible long-term consequence of the injury?

A
a red mark from the splash
B
a bruise at the site of injury
C
an immediate need for treatment
D
a permanent disability or paralysis
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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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