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Lena helps a child who is choking on his food. Which reliable method prepared her for helping with this injury?

her personal instinct to act

talking with a parent

years of watching younger siblings

safety training classes for babysitting

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Which is a long-term consequence of an injury?

a few missed days from work or school

the need for physical therapy and rehabilitation

some temporary discomfort at the injury site

a visit to the emergency room right after the injury

Which risk factor can be controlled to prevent an injury?

individual genetics

actions of negligence

equipment failure

effects from natural disasters

For which locations does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforce safety?

kitchens in private homes

backyard farms

community malls

personal art studios

How can a business owner best reduce the risk of injuries in the workplace?

by offering a kitchen in the workplace

by monitoring employee behavior

by offering resources to nearby citizens

by creating national workplace standards

How can a person best reduce the risk of sustaining permanent injuries?

Wear protective clothing while sleeping at home.

Secure a seat belt only when riding in the front seat.

Wear a cracked bicycle helmet while riding a bicycle.

Put away guns in a lockbox that is secure and in a discrete location.

Why do governments create laws to reduce injury risks?

to reduce the need for lifeguards at public pools

to support research initiatives that find new ways to be safe

to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians on roadways

to uphold weapons restrictions only for people using them at home

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

losing several fingers if he incorrectly uses the saw

missing a day from work if he cuts himself when using the saw

feeling pain if he gets sawdust in his eye during the cutting process

experiencing discomfort if he bruises his hand while handling the saw

How can a teenager best avoid risky behaviors that lead to injury?

by refusing to drink alcohol

by speeding only when running late for school

by fighting only when provoked to do so

by attending parties where alcohol is present

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