Injury Prevention

Which of these best describes the word injury?

• Emotional distress or mental harm
• Physical harm or damage to the body
• Spiritual or religious harm
• Financial loss or damage

Daniel accidentally tripped, fell, and scraped his knee on the sidewalk. What type of injury is this?

• Unintentional injury

• Intentional injury

• Violent injury

• Hazing

True or false: Unintentional injuries are usually preventable.

• True

• False

Which of the following definitions best relates to the word risk?

• Guarantee of success or victory

• Chance for gain or benefit

• Likelihood of finding treasure
• Possibility of loss, injury, damage, or failure

Which of the following is NOT an example of a good risk?

• Learning a new skill

• Trying to make new friends

• Trying out for a team

• Driving without a license

Bob got injured when he took an unsafe risk. What are some of the negative consequences he might suffer? Select all that apply.

• Pain and suffering

• Miss school or work

• May never completely recover

• Recovery will take time and medical care

Which unintentional injury causes the most deaths among young people?

• Injuries from falling

• Burn injuries

• Motor vehicle injuries

• Drowning

List 2 reasons why young people are more likely to suffer motor vehicle related injuries:

When should we wear a seatbelt?

• Only when driving on the highway.
• Only when traveling long distances.
• Only when the weather is bad.
• Whenever we are in a moving vehicle.

List 2 reasons why drunk driving is an unsafe risk: