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Safety and Injury Prevention Answers

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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
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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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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 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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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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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
8

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
9

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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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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