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Safety and Injury Prevention Answers

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

A
when operating power tools
B
while taking the dog for a walk
C
when walking to a friend’s house
D
while doing his homework on a computer
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How can a business owner best reduce the risk of injuries in the workplace?

A
by offering a kitchen in the workplace
B
by monitoring employee behavior
C
by offering resources to nearby citizens
D
by creating national workplace standards
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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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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
browsing safety gear at a health fair
D
talking with friends about a first-aid class
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Lara does a flip into the pool and injures herself. Which is a possible long-term consequence of the injury?

A
a red mark from the splash
B
a bruise at the site of injury
C
an immediate need for treatment
D
a permanent disability or paralysis
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Which is a long-term consequence of an injury?

A
a few missed days from work or school
B
the need for physical therapy and rehabilitation
C
some temporary discomfort at the injury site
D
a visit to the emergency room right after the injury
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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
Wait for help to arrive.
B
Speak with a 911 dispatcher.
C
Ask a nearby person for help.
D
Administer CPR to the injured person.
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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
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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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Raphael does not know how to safely use a circular saw. Which is long-term consequence that could result?

A
losing several fingers if he incorrectly uses the saw
B
missing a day from work if he cuts himself when using the saw
C
feeling pain if he gets sawdust in his eye during the cutting process
D
experiencing discomfort if he bruises his hand while handling the saw
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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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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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How can a person best reduce the risk of sustaining permanent injuries?

A
Wear protective clothing while sleeping at home.
B
Secure a seat belt only when riding in the front seat.
C
Wear a cracked bicycle helmet while riding a bicycle.
D
Put away guns in a lockbox that is secure and in a discrete location.
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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
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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