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Injuries and Accident Prevention

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

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1.

Which of the following best describes an intentional injury?

a)

The action that caused the injury was done on purpose.

b)

The victim could have prevented their injury from taking place.

c)

The action that caused the injury was not done on purpose.

d)

The victim could not have prevented their injury from taking place.

2.

What does it mean if an injury is classified as preventable?

a)

The victim could have prevented their injury from taking place.

b)

The action that caused the injury was done on purpose.

c)

The action that caused the injury was not done on purpose.

d)

The victim could not have prevented their injury from taking place.

3.

If an injury is unintentional and unpreventable, which of the following is true?

a)

The action that caused the injury was not done on purpose, and the victim could not have prevented it.

b)

The action that caused the injury was done on purpose, and the victim could have prevented it.

c)

The action that caused the injury was not done on purpose, and the victim could have prevented it.

d)

The action that caused the injury was done on purpose, and the victim could not have prevented it.

4.

Which combination correctly classifies an injury where the action was done on purpose and the victim could have prevented it?

a)

Intentional/Preventable

b)

Unintentional/Preventable

c)

Intentional/Unpreventable

d)

Unintentional/Unpreventable

5.

According to the material, what is the main difference between preventable and unpreventable injuries?

a)

Whether the victim could have prevented the injury.

b)

Whether the injury was caused by another person.

c)

Whether the injury was physical or emotional.

d)

Whether the injury happened at home or outside.

6.

Which of the following would be an example of an intentional injury?

a)

A fight at school.

b)

A car crash caused by a distracted driver.

c)

Trying a new skateboard trick and eating pavement.

d)

Falling on an icy sidewalk.

7.

Which of the following would be an example of an unpreventable injury?

a)

A fight at school.

b)

A car crash caused by a distracted driver.

c)

Trying a new skateboard trick and eating pavement.

d)

Speeding on icy roads and sliding into a ditch.

8.

Ryan and Tyrell are having a verbal dispute over who caused them to lose a basketball game. It escalates when Ryan pushes Tyrell. How would injuries from this event be classified?

a)

Intentional and Preventable

b)

Intentional and Unpreventable

c)

Unintentional and Preventable

d)

Unintentional and Unpreventable

9.

Ahmed is driving to work. It's snowing, so the roads are a little slick and the visibility is reduced. He's running late so he's trying to drive the speed limit. He hits an especially icy patch of road, which causes him to slide off the road. He manages to get control of the vehicle but, while sliding, he swipes someone's mailbox. How would this incident be classified?

a)

Intentional and Preventable

b)

Unintentional and Preventable

c)

Intentional and Unpreventable

d)

Unintentional and Unpreventable

10.

Henry and Patrick are driving home after grabbing pizza for a game night at home. Henry is driving, and Patrick is the passenger. Even though Henry is a new driver, he's being cautious. He is traveling 2 miles per hour over the speed limit, but is following all other traffic laws. They are stopped at a red light. Suddenly, a drunk driver appears in Henry's rearview mirror. Henry hopes that the other car will stop, but they don't, and end up slamming right into Henry's car. From Henry's perspective, how would this incident be classified?

a)

Intentional and Preventable

b)

Unintentional and Preventable

c)

Intentional and Unpreventable

d)

Unintentional and Unpreventable

11.

Which of the following is an example of a healthy risk?

a)

Having unprotected sex

b)

Trying a new sport

c)

Not wearing a seatbelt

d)

Smoking or abusing drugs

12.

What is a key characteristic of unhealthy risks?

a)

They help individuals grow in their development

b)

They are less likely to result in serious injury

c)

They have the possibility of serious or long-term risks

d)

They always result in positive outcomes

13.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an unhealthy risk?

a)

Not stretching before exercising

b)

Trying a new food

c)

Not wearing a seatbelt

d)

Smoking, drinking, or abusing drugs

14.

Why are healthy risks considered beneficial for individuals?

a)

They guarantee safety at all times

b)

They allow for individuals to grow in their development

c)

They always result in serious injury

d)

They have long-term negative consequences

15.

A student is deciding whether to try out for a new sport or to skip wearing a seatbelt while driving. Using your understanding of healthy and unhealthy risks, which choice represents a healthy risk and why?

a)

Trying out for a new sport, because it supports personal growth and is less likely to cause serious harm

b)

Skipping the seatbelt, because it is a common behavior

c)

Both are healthy risks, as they involve making choices

d)

Neither, because all risks are unhealthy

16.

Which of the following is an example of a healthy risk that a person could take?

a)

Trying out for a school sports team

b)

Smoking a cigarette

c)

Skipping classes

d)

Driving without a seatbelt

17.

Which of the following is an example of an unhealthy risk that a person could take?

a)

Volunteering for a new project

b)

Eating a balanced diet

c)

Driving under the influence of alcohol

d)

Studying for an exam

18.

Why is it important to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy risks?

a)

To avoid all risks in life

b)

To make informed decisions that promote well-being

c)

To ensure you never try anything new

d)

To always follow what others do

19.

Which of the following is a recommended action during a hurricane?

a)

Move furniture and valuables to a safe place

b)

Board up windows

c)

Stay inside and avoid electronics

d)

Seek shelter under sturdy furniture

20.

What should you do if you are caught outside during a tornado?

a)

Seek shelter under sturdy furniture

b)

Move furniture and valuables to a safe place

c)

Seek shelter in a ditch or low-lying area

d)

Turn off utilities

21.

During a flood, which of the following actions should you avoid?

a)

Be prepared to evacuate

b)

Turn off utilities

c)

Don’t travel through or drink flood water

d)

Stay inside and avoid electronics

22.

What is the best place to seek shelter during an earthquake?

a)

In a ditch or low-lying area

b)

Under sturdy furniture or a doorway

c)

In a lower-level interior room without windows

d)

Outside, covered with a coat and scarf

23.

Which emergency response is correctly matched with its recommended action?

a)

Blizzard – Move furniture and valuables to a safe place

b)

Thunderstorm – Stay inside and avoid electronics

c)

Flood – Seek shelter under sturdy furniture

d)

Terrorism – Board up windows

24.

Why is it important to check gas lines after an earthquake?

a)

To prevent flooding

b)

To avoid fire hazards from potential leaks

c)

To keep windows secure

d)

To ensure electronics are safe

25.

If a blizzard occurs and you must go outside, what should you do?

a)

Bring outdoor items inside

b)

Cover up with a coat, mittens, hat, and a scarf

c)

Turn off utilities

d)

Seek shelter in a ditch

26.

What is the primary instruction to follow during a terrorism emergency?

a)

Move furniture to a safe place

b)

Follow instructions from emergency officials

c)

Board up windows

d)

Stay inside and avoid electronics

27.

Which of these locations would be safest during a tornado?

a)

Shed

b)

Bedroom

c)

Garage

d)

Bathroom

28.

Which precaution should you take if you are stuck outside during a thunderstorm?

a)

Try to stay dry using an umbrella.

b)

Avoid animals - they may become aggressive if they are afraid.

c)

Keep away from tall structures and trees.

d)

Get rid of light clothing - it can attract lightning.

29.

What is the recommended first aid for a muscle cramp?

a)

Apply ice and elevate the muscle

b)

Stretch or massage the muscle and apply moist heat

c)

Call 911 immediately

d)

Submerge in cold water for 10-30 minutes

30.

Which method is recommended for treating a sprain or strain?

a)

RICE Method

b)

CPR Method

c)

AED Method

d)

HEAT Method

31.

What should you do if someone has a fracture?

a)

Submerge the area in cold water

b)

Get immediate medical assistance and create a brace or splint

c)

Apply moist heat and massage the area

d)

Wrap the area loosely

32.

How should a 1st degree burn be treated?

a)

Call 911 and elevate the arms and feet

b)

Submerge in cold water for 10-30 minutes and wrap loosely

c)

Apply moist heat and massage the area

d)

Use the RICE method

33.

If a 2nd degree burn is larger than 2-3 inches, how should it be treated?

a)

Treat as a first-degree burn

b)

Treat as a third-degree burn

c)

Apply moist heat

d)

Use the RICE method

34.

Which of the following is NOT recommended for a 3rd degree burn?

a)

Call 911

b)

Elevate the arms and feet

c)

Submerge in cold water

d)

Do not submerge in cold water

35.

What is the first step you should take before and after dealing with a wound?

a)

Apply a bandage

b)

Wash your hands

c)

Use an antiseptic spray

d)

Call for help

36.

Why is it recommended to wear protective gloves when helping another person with a wound?

a)

To keep your hands clean

b)

To prevent the spread of blood-borne diseases

c)

To avoid getting the wound wet

d)

To make the process faster

37.

Which of the following is the correct way to clean a cut or scrape?

a)

Wash with hot water only

b)

Wash with mild soap and water

c)

Use alcohol directly on the wound

d)

Leave it unwashed

38.

If a wound is more than an abrasion, what should you do after covering it with sterile gauze?

a)

Remove the gauze immediately

b)

Cover the gauze with a sterile bandage and elevate the wound above the heart

c)

Apply ice directly to the wound

d)

Leave the wound uncovered

39.

What should you do if the wound continues to bleed after initial care?

a)

Remove all dressings

b)

Wrap a bandage tightly enough over the dressing to maintain pressure

c)

Wash the wound again

d)

Ignore the bleeding

40.

A friend has a deep cut that is still bleeding after you have washed it and applied a sterile gauze. What is the next best step to take?

a)

Remove the gauze and let the wound air out

b)

Wrap a bandage tightly over the dressing and keep the wound elevated

c)

Apply lotion to the wound

d)

Do nothing and wait for the bleeding to stop

41.

Griffin just joined his school's soccer team. They had a rough practice and, later that night, he gets a cramp in his leg. How should he treat this?

a)

Ignore it - eventually it might go away.

b)

Massage or stretch the muscle.

c)

Apply ice.

d)

Take Tylenol or Ibuprofen.

42.

Uriah is cooking with his family. He's cutting a tomato when he accidently slices his finger. What is the first thing that he, or the person treating him, should do?

a)

Wash the wound with soap and water.

b)

Apply a band aid.

c)

Elevate the injury.

d)

Apply pressure.

43.

Truman has a second degree burn that is approximately 4 inches in size. What is the appropriate first aid response?

a)

Try to ignore it.

b)

Keep the burn below the heart line.

c)

Submerge the burn in cold water for 10-30 minutes.

d)

Seek immediate medical assistance.

44.

Identify the different parts of RICE.

a)

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

b)

Run, Ice, Compress, Exercise

c)

Rest, Inhale, Compress, Elevate

d)

Relax, Ice, Cover, Elevate

45.

In medical emergencies, such as if someone is having a heart attack or choking, what is the first step?

a)

Call for help or emergency services.

b)

Give them water.

c)

Move them to a different location.

d)

Wait to see if they recover on their own.

46.

Victoria walks into the women's restroom and finds someone on the floor. They are unresponsive and begin throwing up. Victoria does not know what happened prior to walking into the restroom. True or False: She should turn the victim's head (leaving the body still) so that the victim does not choke on the vomit.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only if the victim is conscious

d)

Only if medical help is delayed

47.

What is the immediate and most critical first aid action you should take when you witness a person with a deep laceration to their inner thigh and significant bright red blood spurting from the wound?

a)

Elevate the injured leg above the heart and apply a cold compress to the wound.

b)

Apply direct, firm pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or your hand, and call 911.

c)

Attempt to clean the wound thoroughly with bottled water and then apply a sterile dressing.

d)

Reassure the person and wait for professional medical help to arrive, as moving them could cause further injury.

48.

What does CPR stand for ?

a)

Caring people rule

b)

Cardio pulmonary resuscitation

c)

Cardio pulmonary research

d)

Children's protective rights

49.

What is the name of the law that will protect the responder from financial liability?

a)

Good Samaritan Law

b)

Got you covered law

c)

First responders law

d)

Responder vs victim law.

50.

What do the 3 C's stand for ( in order)

a)

Care, call, check

b)

Care,check, call

c)

Check, call, check

d)

Check, call, care

51.

How deep do we compress the chest on an adult when giving CPR?

a)

At least 2" but no more than 2.4"

b)

At least 1.5" but not more than 2"

c)

at least 1 " but no more than 1.5"

d)

at least 3" but no more than 3.5"

52.

When should we use an AED machine?

a)

After 5 cycles

b)

As soon as it arrives

c)

before giving chest compressions

d)

Following each rescue breath

53.

We walk into the gym, a person is lying on the floor. What is the 1st step in giving care?

a)

Check the person for consciousness

b)

Immediately start CPR

c)

Check the room for safety

d)

Call 9-1-1

54.

What is the compression rate in Adult CPR?

a)

90-110 bpm

b)

65-90 bpm

c)

85- 100 bpm

d)

100-120 bpm

55.

When do we stop giving CPR

a)

When we become too tired to continue

b)

If there are signs of life

c)

When the scene becomes unsafe

d)

All of the above

56.

If you are with a group of people, how many should you ask to call 911 and get the AED?

a)

Just yell it out and hope someone does it

b)

1 person

c)

Do not say anything and just it yourself

57.

When performing compressions-only CPR, what is the primary goal of the compressions?

a)

To inflate the victim's lungs.

b)

To clear an airway obstruction.

c)

To circulate oxygenated blood to the brain and other vital organs.

d)

To help the victim regain consciousness immediately.

58.

When performing CPR, where should your hands be placed on the victim's chest?

a)

On the upper part of the sternum (breastbone).

b)

On the lower half of the sternum, just above the tip of the xiphoid process

c)

Directly over the heart, regardless of sternum placement.

d)

On the victim's ribs to the side of the sternum.

59.

What does "full chest recoil" refer to in the context of CPR compressions?

a)

The victim's chest completely flattening after each compression.

b)

The rate at which you perform compressions.

c)

Allowing the chest to fully return to its original position.

d)

The depth of each compression.

60.

What does AED stand for?

a)

Automatic External Defibrillator

b)

An Excellent Device

c)

An Extra Device