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Safety and Injury Prevention Answers

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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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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
3

Which risk factor can be controlled to prevent an injury?

A
individual genetics
B
actions of negligence
C
equipment failure
D
effects from natural disasters
4

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
5

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
6

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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