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Making Wise Personal-Safety Decisions Answers

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Which of the following steps is NOT helpful in preventing drowning?

A
Being able to swim 10 meters closer to the shore and then relax.
B
Straightening the legs, press arms down, and then inhale.
C
Raising arms, separating legs to lift the mouth above the water, and exhaling every 5 to 10 seconds.
D
Relaxing in the rest position.
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Betty is a professional high diver and takes a vacation to a beach she has not visited before. While there, she notices a tall cliff, which she thinks would make an excellent place to practice her diving. Which of the following statements about this situation is FALSE?

A
It would be safer for Betty to practice at home since she is unfamiliar with the area.
B
It would be perfectly safe for Betty to swim around and make sure the water is deep enough. If she finds that it is, the cliff could be a good place to practice.
C
Betty could check in town to see if there are any group tours that include supervised cliff diving, instead of diving alone.
D
Betty could do some research about the area and see if it is a common cliff for diving. If she finds that it is safe, she could then plan another trip with a group of fellow divers to practice at the cliff.
3

When is it NOT necessary for a person to wear sunscreen during a recreational activity?

A
when it's cold outside
B
when it's not a sunny day
C
when the activity is shaded by trees
D
when the activity is indoors
4

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to prevent falls?

A
keeping walking surfaces free from moisture and clutter
B
replacing damaged electrical cords
C
installing handrails for stairs
D
keeping a ladder handy for reaching high places
5

Strong swimmers do NOT need to restrict themselves to swimming in areas patrolled by lifeguards.

A
T
B
F
6

Wilma is 4'8" tall and needs to get a glass from a top shelf of a cabinet so she can get something to drink. Which of the following is the safest choice for Wilma?

A
jumping to knock the glass into her hands
B
using a stool or a small ladder to reach the glass
C
grabbing a chair from the table and using it to reach the glass
D
climbing on the countertop so it will be easy to reach the glass
7

It is unimportant to take the weather into account when you are planning water activities.

A
T
B
F
8

It is not necessary to wear a lifejacket on a boat as long as there is one available.

A
T
B
F
9

Which of the following could be a potential safety hazard of indoor recreation?

A
slippery rocks and loose gravel
B
flash floods
C
traveling without a compass, map, or GPS
D
a liquid spill on the floor that was not cleaned
10

Which of the following is of the least importance for safety when planning a recreational outing?

A
the weather forecast at your house
B
the amount of water you plan to take
C
the equipment and clothing you pack
D
the weather conditions in the area of travel
11

What was the greatest cause of weather-related fatalities in the United States in 2008?

A
tornadoes
B
heat
C
flashfloods
D
hurricanes
12

Betty is a professional high diver and takes a vacation to a beach she has not visited before. While there, she notices a tall cliff, which she thinks would make an excellent place to practice her diving. Which of the following statements about this situation is FALSE?

A
It would be safer for Betty to practice at home since she is unfamiliar with the area.
B
It would be perfectly safe for Betty to swim around and make sure the water is deep enough. If she finds that it is, the cliff could be a good place to practice.
C
Betty could check in town to see if there are any group tours that include supervised cliff diving, instead of diving alone.
D
Betty could do some research about the area and see if it is a common cliff for diving. If she finds that it is safe, she could then plan another trip with a group of fellow divers to practice at the cliff.
13

Which of the following steps is NOT helpful in preventing drowning?

A
Being able to swim 10 meters closer to the shore and then relax.
B
Straightening the legs, press arms down, and then inhale.
C
Raising arms, separating legs to lift the mouth above the water, and exhaling every 5 to 10 seconds.
D
Relaxing in the rest position.
14

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to prevent falls?

A
keeping walking surfaces free from moisture and clutter
B
replacing damaged electrical cords
C
installing handrails for stairs
D
keeping a ladder handy for reaching high places
15

Which of the following is NOT an environmental condition you need to consider when planning an outdoor activity?

A
amount of pollution
B
wildlife
C
weather conditions
D
solar energy
16

It is unimportant to take the weather into account when you are planning water activities.

A
T
B
F
17

Wilma is 4'8" tall and needs to get a glass from a top shelf of a cabinet so she can get something to drink. Which of the following is the safest choice for Wilma?

A
jumping to knock the glass into her hands
B
using a stool or a small ladder to reach the glass
C
grabbing a chair from the table and using it to reach the glass
D
climbing on the countertop so it will be easy to reach the glass
18

Which is the BEST place to store medication?

A
in a clearly labeled bottle in the medicine cabinet
B
in a childproof bottle under the sink
C
in a container in the refrigerator, on a top shelf that is hard to reach
D
in a clearly labeled childproof bottle on a high shelf
19

Recreational water illnesses can only be contracted in fresh water sources, not swimming pools.

A
T
B
F
20

Strong swimmers do NOT need to restrict themselves to swimming in areas patrolled by lifeguards.

A
T
B
F

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