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Bruno is responding to an injury. After checking for responsiveness and checking the surrounding area, what should he do next, according to the "three Cs”?

A
Ask a nearby person for help.
B
Wait for help to arrive.
C
Speak with a 911 dispatcher.
D
Administer CPR to the injured person.
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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
watching online shows about being a lifeguard
B
talking with friends who are lifeguards
C
taking a CPR training class
D
enrolling in a class about swimming safety
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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
talking with friends about a first-aid class
D
browsing safety gear at a health fair
4

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 of what other people may say
D
fear that telling someone might not help
5

Quinn is reading about safety equipment. In which situation will he find this knowledge most useful?

A
when walking to a friend’s house
B
while doing his homework on a computer
C
when operating power tools
D
while taking the dog for a walk
6

Which risk factor can be controlled to prevent an injury?

A
actions of negligence
B
individual genetics
C
effects from natural disasters
D
equipment failure
7

How can a person best reduce the risk of injuries on the road?

A
by following family advice about booster seat installation
B
by riding with people who only occasionally drive while intoxicated
C
by always wearing a seat belt when driving
D
by obeying speed limits only on highways
8

Which statement most likely explains why she did not report the incident? In a laboratory, Emma poured a chemical down the drain. While doing so, she experienced severe skin irritation.

A
She feared that health professionals would not be able to help her.
B
She feared that people would discover why she got an injury.
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.
9

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

A
by attending parties where alcohol is present
B
by fighting only when provoked to do so
C
by speeding only when running late for school
D
by refusing to drink alcohol
10

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
safety training classes for babysitting
C
talking with a parent
D
years of watching younger siblings

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