CH 16 Flashcards
unintentional injury
an injury that is not purposefully inflicted
the word that public health experts prefer to use in place of the word accident to describe injuries that can be avoided
unintentional injury
What percent of motor vehicle crashes are caused by speeding, failing to yield the right of way, and other types of improper driving?
85 percent
What effects does drowsiness lead to?
reduced awareness, slower reaction time, and impaired judgement
What portion of traffic fatalities are associated with aggressive driving behavior?
two-thirds
What tends to be a factor in most motor vehicle crashes that result in death?
Speeding
a source of driver inattention
drowsiness
What actions can bicyclists take to make themselves more visible to other vehicle operators?
wearing brightly colored clothing, using reflective tape, and using headlights or other portable lights
examples of aggressive driving behaviors
tailgating, speeding, and driving while drowsy
approximately how many e-scooter rides resulted in injuries?
20 out of every 100,000
what is the most significant safety concern for bicyclists?
making themselves visible to others on the road
What ethnic group has the highest pedestrian fatality rate?
American Indians and Native Alaskans
More than _______ of the adults in the United States are unable to swim the length of a pool 20 yards long
one-third
What percentage of e-scooter riders wear helmets?
less than 1 percent
Where do most injuries occur?
in the home
It is possible for a child to die of hyperthermia in vehicles when the ambient temperature outside is as low as:
70 degrees
typical early symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss
difficulty understanding speech, ringing or buzzing noises in the ears, and a slight muffling of sounds
Approximately what percent of all disabling injuries occur in the home?
40 percent
How frequently, in the U.S., does a child die from vehicular heatstroke?
every 9 days
purpose of chest compressions during CPR
to restore heartbeat
symptoms of unergonomic computer use
headaches, pinched nerves, and inflamed tendons
What group constitutes over 50 percent of all drowning victims?
White, non-Hispanic men
CPR
the traditional emergency rescue technique that involves mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions
What is the effect of tilting your head forward while looking at a smartphone or tablet on your lap?
it increases the pressure on your spine
violence
the use of force or the threat of force to inflict intentional physical or psychological injury on oneself or another person
alcohol poisoning
common cause of death by hazing
hate speech
verbal, written, or symbolic acts that convey a grossly negative view of a person or a group based on gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability?
the three most common crimes committed on or near college campuses
burglaries, aggravated assaults, and motor vehicle thefts
sexual coercion
imposing sexual activity on someone through the threat of nonphysical punishment, promise of reward, or verbal pressure rather than through force or threat of force
hazing
an action that serves as an initiation rite into an organization, such as a fraternity, and that produces mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule
T/F 15-25 percent of college men have engaged in sexual assault or sexual coercion
True
when rape involves a victim who is under the age of consent, it is referred to as…
… statutory rape
what type of rape is relatively rare?
stranger rape
sexual assault
any sexual behavior that is forced on someone without their consent
What does the Clery Act do?
it requires colleges to facilitate reporting of sexual assaults, it must inform victims of the outcomes of disciplinary action, and it requires college administrators to provide justice, medical treatment, and psychological counseling for crime victims and survivors
How does repeated exposure to graphic images of violence affect someone who views the images and experiences habituation and desensitization?
in increases the desire for more intense violent images
What percent of rape victims contract an STI from the rape?
between 4 and 30 percent
What percentage of college women report having experienced violent or abusive dating behaviors?
43 percent
desensitization
a raised threshold for reaction to violence and a loss of compassion
