Question

part f - lo 6, discuss key strategies that are likely to minimize the risk of unintentional injuries

unintentional injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in america overall, and the leading cause among people aged 1 to 44. many of these injuries could be minimized or prevented by reducing distracted and impaired driving, wearing helmets and following laws while cycling, and taking appropriate precautions while swimming.

which of the following are actions that can be taken to minimize the risk of drowning?

select all that apply.

□ swim straight (perpendicular) toward the shore if caught in a riptide

□ be sure to monitor children if the water depth is more than 24 inches.

□ always swim with a buddy

□ limit yourself to two alcoholic drinks before swimming

□ check water depth before you enter

Explanation:

• For "Swim straight (perpendicular) toward the shore if caught in a riptide": This is incorrect. The correct action for a riptide is to swim parallel to the shore to get out of the riptide's pull, then swim toward shore.
• For "Be sure to monitor children if the water depth is more than 24 inches": Children should be monitored around any body of water, especially when depth is over 24 inches (where they could potentially drown), so this is a valid safety measure.
• For "Always swim with a buddy": Swimming with a buddy allows for help in case of an emergency, reducing drowning risk, so this is valid.
• For "Limit yourself to two alcoholic drinks before swimming": Alcohol impairs judgment and swimming ability; even one drink is not recommended, so this is incorrect.
• For "Check water depth before you enter": Checking depth helps avoid diving into shallow water (which can cause injury or drowning - related issues like hitting the bottom), so this is valid.

Answer:

B. Be sure to monitor children if the water depth is more than 24 inches
C. Always swim with a buddy
E. Check water depth before you enter