PUBH 100 Actual questions and answers with 100% accuracy(VERIFIED BY PROFESSOR)

Which of these independent government agencies promote the safety of consumer products by addressing "unreasonable risks" of injury?

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Which of the following measures is a measure used in Bathroom to prevent injuries due to falls?

Grab Bars

What is the most typical cause of injuries at the age group 65+?

Falls

Which of the following document list information relating to occupational safety and health for the use of various substances and products ?

Material Safety Data Sheet/ Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Which of the following is NOT a method by which children learn:

By sitting

Which of the following causes for injury due to falls comes under "behavior / health of the person"?

Muscle Weakness

Which of the following rule says that you shouldn't use the top step of the ladder and if you need to use top step of ladder for reaching, use a bigger ladder?

Top Step rule

Which of the following is NOT a feature of STEADI program for elderly fall prevention?

Driving Education

You should replace batteries for smoke alarms .......... time(s) a year and test ..... time(s) each month by pushing the test button.

One and one

For the kitchen safety, pot handles should be.....

turned inward.

Which of the following is not type of portable power tools?

Mechanical

Which of the following UL certification for equipments says only the components are approved?

UL Recognized

As we have an increase in load (amperes current) for the extension cord the gauge number (tool plate rating) you should use will increase or decrease?

decrease

According to 2016 statistics, which part of body was most affected due to toy-related injuries for all ages?

Head/Face

Which of the following are the factors which influence flammability of fabric?

Ease of ignition and burn rate

Which of the following type of cloth has highest chance of catching fire?

Loose fitted low weight cotton cloth

Which of the following thing must be flame retardant and labeled?

Children's sleepwear

According to the Federal Hazardous Substance Act, which of the following is NOT used as a label/signal word for consumer products?

Run away

Getting bit by poisonous snake comes in which type of poisoning categories?

Injection

Which of the following are the most dangerous characteristics of carbon monoxide?

Flammable, Colorless, Odorless, tasteless

Mixing Chlorine bleach and toilet bowl cleaner/vinegar at home can produce which of the following gases?

Chlorine gas

Which of the following is not a symptom for Hyponatremia - condition that results from blood concentrations being diluted by large quantities of water?

Elevated Body Temperature

Which of the following is NOT a distress signal?

a. Showing flames on vessel

b. Speaking "help!help!" in your mind

c. Sending a Morse code

d. three fires or piles of rocks in a triangle

answer: b

Which of the natural environment may be classified into the Physical category?

a.forest

b. Good location for transportation

c. Animals

d. Oil and Natural Gas

answer: d

Which of the following hazard or natural disaster can be classified as geomorphic category?

a.Hailstorm

b. Grasshoppers

c. Hay fever

d. Earthquake

answer: d

Which of the following type of cloth has highest chance of catching fire?

Loose fitted low weight cotton cloth

According to the Federal Hazardous Substance Act, which of the following is NOT used as a label/signal word for consumer products?

a. Caution

b. Danger

c. Run away

d. Warning

answer: c

Mixing Chlorine bleach and toilet bowl cleaner/vinegar can produce which of the following gases?

Chlorine gas

What is the minimum typical height of water that can make cars float?

2 feet

According to NFPA 2015 statistics about fires in US, which of these categories of fire was the highest?

Outside and Other fires

Which of the following states of US is the least affected by Hurricanes?

a. Texas

b. Florida

c. Michigan

d. New York

answer: c

Which of the following is the four main factors for electrical shocks ?

Duration, Voltage, Resistance, and Path

What is the use of third thick prong/pin in the plug in appliances?

It is supposed to divert electrical current to the ground in the event of a "ground fault"

Which of the these indicators of a natural disaster is the predictability of an disaster or hazard to occur in a given area?

Areal Reliability

Which of the following disasters or hazards has a slow speed of onset?

a. Flash Flood

b. Earthquakes

c. Drought

d. Avalanche

answer: c

Which of the following states in US experiences/experienced greatest number of large earthquakes?

Alaska

Which of the following you should do when you driving outside during an earthquake?

Stop your car as far out of traffic as possible

Fire extinguishers work on which of these important principles?

Cutting off heat or oxygen from the fire

Which of the following is incorrect during filling gas at a gas station?

If a fire starts while you're refueling, remove the nozzle from the vehicle or try to stop the flow of gasoline.

"Under the right conditions low voltage can kill"

True

Which of the following is an incorrect statement?

a. Loose fitting plugs can overheat and lead to fire

b. Cords should be nailed or stapled to the wall, baseboard or to another object

c. Do not place cords under carpets or rugs or rest any furniture on them

d. Make sure there are safety covers on all unused outlets that are accessible to children

answer: b

Which of the following types of GFCI can be used for appliances which have short wires and cannot reach the outlet?

Portable

The minimum distance space heaters should be away from any combustible materials such as beddings, clothing, draperies, furniture and rugs are?

3 ft

Which of the following is NOT correct about "jump-starting a car"?

a. Make certain that the vehicles are touching

b. Do not jump start a damaged battery

c. Be sure vent caps are tight and level

d. Always wear proper eye protection, Never lean over battery

answer: a

"Nonfatal drowning injuries can cause severe brain damage that may result in long-term disabilities such as memory problems, learning disabilities, and permanent loss of basic functioning"

True

Which of the following factors is not an influencing factor for the risk of drowning?

a. Failure to wear life jackets

b. Lack of swimming ability

c. Lack of barriers

d. Green colored clothes

answer: d

Which of the following states was had the highest number of recreational watercraft accidents in 2015?

Florida

Which of the following INCORRECT considering the laws for PWC in California?

a. Water ski observer must be ≥ 13

b. Everyone on a PWC must wear a PFD

c. Must be ≥ 16 to operate PWC, 12 to 15 if with ≥ 18

d. January 1, 2018, require all boaters under 20 years old to carry a vessel operator card

answer: a

From 1993-2018, the difference between the rate of violent victimization and rate violent victimization reported to police has:

a decreasing trend

Which of the following age group has the highest rate of violent victimizations in 2017 and 2018?

18-24

Which of the following is important for preparing yourself for self-defense?

Mental Preparation

Develop repeatable skills

Correct! All of these

Have the right instruments/resources

"The hot burglary rate -the rate of crimes that occur when the householder is home -is 13 percent in the United States and about 50 percent in England and Wales" What is the most probable reason for this difference?

Most of the households in US have guns. Felons are more afraid of running into an armed homeowner than the police.

According to California State Laws: "As a general rule of thumb, any force used against an intruder must be proportionate to the harm reasonably feared." & "the right to use force in self defense (or in defense of another) ends "when the attacker withdraws or no longer appears capable of inflicting any injury""

True

Which of the following factors is important for Pepper Spray to be effective?

a. Effective range usually - 5 feet to 12 feet

b. Use at night

c. Take it outside, into an open area

d. Use in parking lot

answer: a

"Bicyclist deaths in Males below age 20 has increased over the years 1975 to 2015"

False

Which of the following is incorrect regarding ATVs?

a. Drive ATVs on a paved roads

b. Do not allow a child under 16 to drive or ride an adult ATV.

c. Do not drive ATVs with a passenger or ride as a passenger.

d. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear such as eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.

answer: a

Which of the activity was the most frequently mentioned activity associated with sport- and recreation-related injuries?

General Exercise

"A safety data sheet (SDS), material safety data sheet (MSDS), or product safety data sheet (PSDS) are documents that list information relating to occupational safety and health for the use of various substances and products."

True

According to dose (exposure) - response for hazardous substances and hazards, as we decrease the level of dose,

There is a reduction in the risk

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with Back Disorders?

a. IQ of the Person

b. Twisting while lifting

c. Poor Posture - how one sits or stands

d. Poor design of job or work station

answer: a

Intimate Parter Violence is ..a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner and an be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone.

True

Which of the following is incorrect in regards to intimate parter violence for 2002-2011?

a. Nonfatal serious violence comprised more than a third of intimate partner violence against females and males during the most recent 10-year period.

b. About 4% of females and 8% of males who were victimized by an intimate partner were shot at, stabbed, or hit with a weapon.

c. An estimated one-thirds of female and male intimate partner victimizations involved a physical attack.—

d. 8% of female intimate partner victimizations involved some form of sexual violence during the incident.

answer: c

Which of the following risk factors for IPV comes in the category of community factors

a. Being a victim of physical or psychological abuse (consistently one of the strongest predictors of perpetration)

b. Low social capital-lack of institutions, relationships, and norms that shape a community's social interactions

c. Dominance and control of the relationship by one partner over the other

d. Traditional gender norms (e.g., women should stay at home, not enter workforce, and be submissive; men support the family and make the decisions)

answer: b

Which of the following risk prevention and mitigation measure for IPV comes under the category of "Create Protective Environment" according to CDC?

a. Improve School Climate and Safety

b. Social-emotional learning programs for youth

c. Strengthen household financial security

d. Treatment and support for survivors of IPV, including teen dating violence

answer: a

According to the 1989-1998 statistics in USA, which week of age of infant has the highest percentage of infant homicides ?

First

According to 2016 statistics of BL, which of these industries has the highest nonfatal occupational injuries and illness?

Health care and social assistance

According to 2016 statistics of BL, which of these industries has the highest nonfatal occupational injuries and illness rate?

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Which of the following is NOT one of the vulnerable road users, defined by World Health Organization (WHO)?

a. Car drivers

b. Pedestrians

c. Cyclists

d. Motorcyclists

answer: a

Which of the following is NOT one of the five key areas for effective intervention identified by WHO?

a. Back Camera

b. Speed

c. Alcohol

d. Seat Belts

answer: a

Which of the age group has the highest fatality rates according to NHTSA during 1995-2005?

16-20

Why does California Provisional License doesn't allow teens to drive between 11 pm and 5 am during the first 12 months after getting licensed with some exceptions?

It has been seen that very high percentage of teenage motor vehicle deaths have happened at night time

What is prevalent time period for fatal accidents involving older drivers?

noon - 6 pm

Car Drivers are distracted most by ....

a. something outside their vehicle

b. talking with other occupant

c. eating or drinking

d. cell-phone use

answer: a

For better safety against airbags, steering wheel should be tilted towards your.........

Group of answer choices

chest

The type of enforcement in which motorists must be stopped for another reason in order to receive a seat belt citation is called?

Group of answer choices

Secondary Enforcement

"Seatbelt laws are different for different states. " True or False?

True

Which of the following is/are appropriate restriction(s) for elderly drivers?

Group of answer choices

No freeway driving

Driving from sunrise to sunset (no nighttime driving)

Wearing bioptic telescopic lens when driving/restricted to driving from sunrise to sunset"

answer: all of these

What is one of the main symptoms of Economy Class syndrome?

a. Diarrhea

b. Dizziness

c. Sweating

d. Blood Clots or Deep vein Thrombosis

answer: d

Which of the following clothes you should not wear in airline travel?

a. Clothes made of Synthetic fibers

b. Clothing that is non-restrictive

c. Long pants and long sleeves

d. Natural Fibers like Cotton, Denim

answer: a

"In-flight turbulence is the leading cause of injuries to airline passengers and flight attendants"

True

Which of the following things is correct for Child Restraint Seats on Airplane?

a. A CRS should be placed in a window seat

b. A CRS wider than 16 inches (40.6 cm) should fit in most coach seats

c. Child seats are all of same size

d. Children weighing 20 to 40 pounds (9.1 to 18.1 kilos) should be restrained in an approved rear facing CRS

answer: a

Which of the following category of persons have the highest accidents due to railroad?

a. Trespassers and non-trespassers

b. Employees and contractors

c. Passengers on Trains

answer: a

What should you do if your vehicle stalls on a crossing ?

Immediately get everyone out and far away from the tracks in the direction from which the train is approaching

Which of the following is an incorrect recommendation while traveling with light rail or BART?

a. When waiting for a train, stay in a central location that is occupied by other people

b. If available, know the location and use of the intercom on the train car

c. If someone bothers you, move to another seat or car and notify the train operator

d. During off hours, ride as far from the train operator as possible

answer: d

California law says: Unless specifically prohibited by NHTSA, all school buses...shall be equipped at all designated seating positions with a combination pelvic and upped torso passenger restraint system.

True

Which of the following is the best surface for playground?

Shredded Rubber

Which of the following is an incorrect recommendation for School Violence?

a. For all school personnel, provide staff development services that impart the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively promote safety and prevent injuries, violence and suicide.

b. Establish a social environment that promotes safety

c. Integrate school, family, and community efforts to prevent unintentional injuries, violence and suicides.

d. Do not provide physical education and extracurricular physical activity programs

answer: d