Making Wise Personal-Safety Decisions
Which of the following is of the least importance for safety when planning a recreational outing? A. the weather forecast at your house B. the amount of water you plan to take C. the equipment and clothing you pack D. the weather conditions in the area of travel
A
Which of the following steps is NOT involved in drownproofing? A. Swim 10 meters closer to the shore and then relax. B. Straighten the legs, press arms down, and then inhale. C. Every 5 to 10 seconds, raise arms, separate legs to lift the mouth above the water, and exhale. D. Relax in the rest position.
A
Betty is a professional high diver and takes a vacation to a beach she has not visited before. While there, she notices a tall cliff, which she thinks would make an excellent place to practice her diving. Which of the following statements about this situation is FALSE? A. It would be safer for Betty to practice at home since she is unfamiliar with the area. B. It would be perfectly safe for Betty to swim around and make sure the water is deep enough. If she finds that it is, the cliff could be a good place to practice. C. Betty could check in town to see if there are any group tours that include supervised cliff diving, instead of diving alone. D. Betty could do some research about the area and see if it is a common cliff for diving. If she finds that it is safe, she could then plan another trip with a group of fellow divers to practice at the cliff.
B
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to prevent falls? A. keeping walking surfaces free from moisture and clutter B. replacing damaged electrical cords C. installing handrails for stairs D. keeping a ladder handy for reaching high places
B
Wilma is 4'8" tall and needs to get a glass from a top shelf of a cabinet so she can get something to drink. Which of the following is the safest choice for Wilma? A. jumping to knock the glass into her hands B. using a stool or a small ladder to reach the glass C. grabbing a chair from the table and using it to reach the glass D. climbing on the countertop so it will be easy to reach the glass
B
When is it NOT necessary for a person to wear sunscreen during a recreational activity? A. when it's cold outside B. when it's not a sunny day C. when the activity is shaded by trees D. when the activity is indoors
D
Which is the BEST place to store medication? A. in a clearly labeled bottle in the medicine cabinet B. in a childproof bottle under the sink C. in a container in the refrigerator, on a top shelf that is hard to reach D. in a clearly labeled childproof bottle on a high shelf
D
Which of the following is NOT an environmental condition you need to consider when planning an outdoor activity? A. amount of pollution B. wildlife C. weather conditions D. solar energy
D
All houses are built according to safety standards, so it is not important to consider injury prevention while at home.
F
It is not necessary to wear a lifejacket on a boat as long as there is one available.
F
It is unimportant to take the weather into account when you are planning water activities.
F
Strong swimmers do NOT need to restrict themselves to swimming in areas patrolled by lifeguards.
F
When hiking or climbing, it is important to be watchful of areas where erosion has occurred, due to an increased risk of rock slides.
T
When planning a water activity, it's best to include a friend or a group of friends rather than going alone, even if it's an easy activity.
T
