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Safety and Injury Prevention Answers

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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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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 phrase best describes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

A
a federal agency that promotes workplace safety
B
a local agency that conducts onsite safety training
C
a local agency that inspects workplace hazards
D
a federal agency that monitors workplace behavior
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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
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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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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
8

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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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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