Safety and Injury Prevention Answers

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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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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
4

Why do governments create laws to reduce injury risks?

A
to reduce the need for lifeguards at public pools
B
to support research initiatives that find new ways to be safe
C
to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians on roadways
D
to uphold weapons restrictions only for people using them at home
5

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
7

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.
8

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
9

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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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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