Quiz #10: Safety & Violence

Quiz #10: Safety & Violence

• Due May 1 at 11:59pm
• Points 30
• Questions 10
• Available Apr 27 at 8am - May 1 at 11:59pm
• Time Limit None

Instructions

Please complete the 10-question, multiple choice quiz by the due date. Quizzes will be opened on the Monday before they're due. Most quizzes will be multiple choice and on the contents of the course readings (unless otherwise specified). 

Quizzes are not timed, as they are open-book. See each quiz for more information.

QUIZZES CLOSE ON FRIDAYS AT 11:59PM ON THE WEEK THEY ARE DUE.

The contents of this quiz are on the following readings: 

• Ch. 10.2: Unintentional Injuries
• Ch. 10.3: Violence
• Ch. 10.3.1: Gun Violence

This quiz was locked May 1 at 11:59pm.

Attempt History

AttemptTimeScoreLATESTAttempt 1Time:44 minutesScore:30 out of 30 Correct answers are no longer available.Score for this quiz: 30 out of 30Submitted Apr 29 at 1:39amThis attempt took 44 minutes. Question 13 / 3 pts

Which of the following correctly matches an age group with its highest injury risk?

 Adults over 75 — Falls   Children under 4 — Drug overdoses   Teens — Falls   Young adults — Drowning  Question 23 / 3 pts

What is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 1 and 44?

 Unintentional injuries   Infectious diseases   Cancer   Heart disease  Question 33 / 3 pts

Which type of unintentional injury caused the highest number of deaths in the United States in 2022?

 Accidental poisoning (including drug overdoses)   Unintentional falls   Drowning   Motor vehicle accidents  Question 43 / 3 pts

According to the passage, why did motor vehicle deaths increase during the COVID-19 pandemic despite fewer cars on the road?

 Reduced availability of emergency services   Poor road conditions during lockdowns   Increased reckless driving behaviors such as speeding and impaired driving   More inexperienced drivers on the road  Question 53 / 3 pts

Why is violence considered a public health issue, not only a criminal justice issue?

 Violence only affects people who break the law   Violence is only addressed by hospitals   Violence has no connection to social conditions   Violence impacts population health, contributing to injuries, deaths, and long-term physical and mental health problems  Question 63 / 3 pts

Which of the following best explains why violence is considered a public health issue?

 It is only handled by law enforcement agencies   It only involves physical harm   It affects the health and well-being of individuals and communities   It is limited to criminal behavior  Question 73 / 3 pts

Which of the following is an example of a protective factor that can help prevent violence?

 Stable and supportive relationships   Exposure to childhood trauma   High levels of community violence   Lack of access to mental health services  Question 83 / 3 pts

Which of the following statements about violence and reporting is most accurate?

 Sexual assault and rape are among the most underreported crimes   Property crimes are considered violent crimes by the FBI   Violent crime rates remain constant each year   Most violent crimes are reported to law enforcement  Question 93 / 3 pts

Which trend best describes gun violence in the United States between 2014 and 2023?

 The number of mass shootings decreased significantly   Firearm injuries declined while deaths increased   Gun violence remained unchanged   Mass shootings increased steadily over time  Question 103 / 3 pts

Which of the following statements about gun violence in the United States is most accurate?

 Gun violence has decreased steadily over the past decade   Firearm deaths in 2022 were lower than motor vehicle accident deaths   The majority of gun-related deaths are due to suicides   Most firearm deaths in the U.S. are caused by mass shootings