Chapter 12

Question 1

Infectious diseases

Answer 1

those diseases caused by microbes that can be passed to or among humans by several methods, including contact with infectious agents that gain entry to the body through a variety of portals, including the skin, mouth, nose and body parts engaged in sexual contact

Question 2

Best prevention from infection

Answer 2

adopting a risk free or low risk lifestyle that includes protective devices, immunizations, and sanitary health habits.

Question 3

Top cause of infant death:

Answer 3

unintentional suffocation which is often attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Question 4

Recommendations to reduce SIDS include

Answer 4

Promote Back to Sleep message in child care programs
Raising awareness and change practices in child care settings
Disseminating information on national child care recommendations and standards related to SIDS risk reduction
Supporting states to enhance existing and establish new child care regulation

Question 5

MVA prevention birth-age 2:

Answer 5

Rear-facing child safety seat, in the back seat, buckled with the seat’s harness until they reach the weight limit

Question 6

MVA prevention ages 2-4 or 40 lbs:

Answer 6

Forward facing child safety seat, in the back seat buckled with the seat’s harness until they reach the weight lim

Question 7

MVA prevention 4-8 or 4’9”

Answer 7

Booster seat in the back seat with belt

Question 8

MVA prevention after age 8 or over 4’9”

Answer 8

seat belt preferably in the back seat

Question 9

Burn safety tips:

Answer 9

ensuring homes are equipped with smoke alarms, creating and practicing escape plans, cooking with care and lowering water heater temperature to below 120 degrees F

Question 10

What is the leading cause of mortality in children?

Answer 10

firearm death

Question 11

Heat exhaustion symptoms:

Answer 11

nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, pale and moist skin, heavy perspiration, normal or low body temperature weak pulse, dilated pupils, disorientation, fainting spells

Question 12

Heat stroke symptoms:

Answer 12

characterized by fever of 104F or higher, severe headache, dizziness and feeling lightheaded, a flushed or red appearance to the skin, lack of sweating, muscle weakness or cramps, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, tachypnea, feeling confused or anxious and possibly seizures

Question 13

Football most common injuries:

Answer 13

soft tissue injuries, damage to bones and internal organs. Knee and ankle are most common injury sites

Question 14

Basketball most common injuries:

Answer 14

sprains, strains, bruises, fractures, dislocations, abrasions and dental injuries. Vulnerable joints include the ankles and shoulders. Females have higher incidence of knee injuries secondary to LE alignment

Question 15

Soccer most common injuries:

Answer 15

abrasions, lacerations and bruises. Heading may cause head injury or concussion

Question 16

Baseball and softball most common injuries:

Answer 16

those that relate to sliding or being hit by a ball, resulting in soft tissue injury or fracture

Question 17

Track and field most common injuries:

Answer 17

sprains, strains and abrasions

Question 18

Leading cause of fire related deaths:

Answer 18

smoking

Question 19

Primary cause of residential fires

Answer 19

cooking

Question 20

Symptoms of botulism:

Answer 20

double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty with swallowing, dry mouth and muscle weakness that descend through the body (starting at shoulder and moving down)

Question 21

When do botulism symptoms begin?

Answer 21

within 6 hours to 2 weeks (most commonly between 12 and 36 hours) after eating contaminated food

Question 22

What is the leading preventable cause of death in US?

Answer 22

cigarette smoking

Question 23

Most common workplace injuries:

Answer 23

strains, sprains, and tears and the areas of the body most commonly injured are the back, upper extremities, lower extremities and trunk

Question 24

Vulnerability factors for intimate partner violence:

Answer 24

A history of physical abuse
Prior injury from the same partner
Having a verbally abusive partner
Economic stress
Partner history of alcohol or drug abuse
Childhood abuse
Being under the age of 24

Question 25

What is the leading cause of nonfatal injury in children younger than 19?

Answer 25

unintentional falls

Question 26

What do infants fall from?

Answer 26

furniture, stairs or walkers

Question 27

What do toddlers fall from?

Answer 27

windows and balconies

Question 28

What do older children fall from?

Answer 28

bicycles, skateboards, scooters and playground equipment

Question 29

Heavy drinking for men:

Answer 29

more than 2 drinks/day

Question 30

Heavy drinking for women:

Answer 30

more than 1/day

Question 31

Binge drinking for men:

Answer 31

5 or more drinks during a single session for men

Question 32

Binge drinking for women:

Answer 32

4 or more drinks during a single occasion