Injury and Trauma Quiz

According to the text, how is an injury defined?

• Damage caused by internal force

• Damage caused by external force

• Damage caused by purposeful human action

• Damage caused unintentionally

What is the difference between intentional and unintentional injuries?

• Intentional injuries are caused by purposeful human action, while unintentional injuries are caused unintentionally.

• Intentional injuries are caused unintentionally, while unintentional injuries are caused by purposeful human action.

• Intentional injuries are caused by external force, while unintentional injuries are caused by internal force.

• Intentional injuries are caused by internal force, while unintentional injuries are caused by external force.

What is a major trauma?

• An injury that is caused unintentionally

• An injury that has the potential to cause prolonged disability or death

• An injury that is caused by purposeful human action

• An injury that is caused by external force

What are some examples of injuries mentioned in the text?

• Burns, bruises, and cuts

• Abrasions, brain injuries, fractures, and spinal cord injuries

• Sprains, strains, and dislocations

• All of the above

How are abrasions caused?

• By contact with any rough or rigid surface

• By purposeful human action

• By internal force

• By contact with any smooth surface

What is the most common type of brain trauma?

• Concussion

• Fracture

• Spinal cord injury

• Abrasion

How many Canadians are killed on average due to serious injuries every year?

• Over 15,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 200,000

• Over 300,000

What is the leading cause of death for children and youth between the ages of 1 - 19 in Canada?

• Falls

• Sports injuries

• Fires

• Unintentional Injuries

What percentage of injuries occur due to participating in some type of sport?

• 25%

• 35%

• 45%

• 55%

What do preventable injuries result in, according to the text?

• Emotional disabilities

• Physical disabilities

• Both physical and emotional disabilities

• No disabilities