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Making Wise Personal-Safety Decisions Answers

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

A
T
B
F
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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
5

When hiking or climbing, it is important to be watchful of areas where erosion has occurred, due to an increased risk of rock slides. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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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
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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
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All houses are built according to safety standards, so it is not important to consider injury prevention while at home.

A
T
B
F
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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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What was the greatest cause of weather-related fatalities in the United States in 2008?

A
tornadoes
B
heat
C
flashfloods
D
hurricanes

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