Safe Colleges Answers

Which of the following is one of the most reliable clues that something's off?

1. gut feeling
2. tunnel vision
3. focused hearing
4. none of these

In a crisis situation, it's helpful to:

1. have your phone available
2. know the location of a nearby emergency call box
3. know your surroundings
4. all of these

If you observe any pre-indicators of violence - especially several at once - try to talk to the individual to see if you can calm them down.

1. True
2. False

Pre-indicators are certain behaviors that indicate whether a person may become violent.

1. True
2. False

Anytime you enter a place, conduct a quick assessment of your surroundings to ensure it's a safe location.

1. True
2. False

In the event that you decide to run, wait for others to join you and move away from the situation's location.

1. True
2. False

The first step to increasing your situational awareness is to assess your surroundings.

1. True
2. False

Which of the following increases your situational awareness?

1. learning to predict events
2. trusting your feelings
3. assessing your surroundings for threat
4. all of these

If running away isn't an option, you should prepare to fight.

1. False
2. True

You have a responsibility to follow your institution's procedures to report a dangerous situation.

1. True
2. False

Mental rehearsing is a key component to survival.

1. True
2. False

Situational awareness allows you to control your breathing and emotions.

1. True
2. False

When cleaning up blood, use cloth towels instead of paper towels.

1. True
2. False

Always treat blood and other bodily fluids as if they might be contaminated.

1. True
2. False

Wearing disposable gloves while cleaning up blood is an example of a universal precaution.

1. True
2. False

People who become infected with a bloodborne pathogen always show symptoms immediately.

1. True
2. False

It may not always be necessary to touch a bleeding student.

1. True
2. False

If you've followed all of the procedures for properly cleaning up blood or bodily fluids, it's not necessary to report the incident.

1. True
2. False

Using tongs to pick up broken glass is a good practice.

1. True
2. False

A vaccine is available for hepatitis B.

1. True
2. False

A substance abuser is not likely to file a worker's compensation claim.

1. True
2. False

The three levels of drug and alcohol abuse are eat, drink, and be merry.

1. True
2. False

The purpose of the Drug Free Workplace Policy at your place of employment is to emphasize that drug and alcohol use is not permitted and to encourage employees with substance abuse problems to seek help.

1. True
2. False

If you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem, you should send out an email to other employees alerting them.

1. True
2. False

Some behaviors that may be signs of substance abuse include irritability, excessive talking and a short attention span.

1. True
2. False

Picking up the work slack for substance abusers is the best thing you can do to help them.

1. True
2. False

Employees who violate the Drug Free Workplace Policy don't suffer any consequences.

1. True
2. False

Some possible effects of substance abuse on a person's health include poor nutrition, lack of sleep, weakened immune system and being late or missing work.

1. True
2. False

Schools must ensure certain rights, accommodations and protective measures for those who experience sexual assault only if they choose to report to law enforcement.

1. True
2. False

Schools must ensure certain rights, accommodations and protective measures for those who experience sexual assault only if they choose to report to law enforcement.

1. True
2. False

It's safe to assume that someone else will intervene.

1. True
2. False

If a student or colleague is subjected to sexual violence, it's important to consider preserving all physical evidence.

1. True
2. False

Those who experience sexual violence aren't provided protection under Title IX.

1. True
2. False

According to the CDC, sexual violence refers to any sexual act that's committed against a person's will or:

1. when it violates school policy
2. when a victim physically resists
3. when a person is incapable of giving consent
4. all of these

Schools can ensure certain rights, accommodations and supportive measures only for victims who report the incident to law enforcement.

1. True
2. False

If a student confides in you that he or she is the victim of sexual violence, you may be required to report the offense according to your campus' reporting procedure.

1. True
2. False

Which strategy for defusing potentially harmful situations works best when you're unsure of what to do?

1. distract
2. direct
3. deactivate
4. delegate

In the case of sexual violence, your school's disciplinary procedures are separate from the criminal investigation process.

1. True
2. False

The SaVE Act requires colleges and universities to disclose information about crimes of sexual violence reported on and near campus:

1. at the end of each academic year
2. over the past three years
3. during a five-year period
4. every seven years

Many of those who have experienced sexual violence don't report it to law enforcement because:

1. they fear they won't be believed
2. they don't want to get the perpetrator in trouble
3. they don't want to be blamed for their actions
4. all of these above

If you see potentially dangerous or risky behavior:

1. wait for someone else to intervene
2. avoid hurting the person's feelings
3. don't do anything until the moment passes
4. don't be afraid to say or do something

Which strategy for defusing potentially harmful situations works best when the people involved are intoxicated?

1. distract
2. direct
3. deactivate
4. delegate

If you see potentially dangerous or risky behavior:

1. wait for someone else to intervene
2. avoid hurting the person's feelings
3. don't do anything until the moment passes
4. don't be afraid to say or do something

According to the CDC, sexual violence refers to any sexual act that's committed against a person's will or:

1. when it violates school policy
2. when a victim physically resists
3. when a person is incapable of giving consent
4. all of these

Which of the following is true in circumstances in which consent for sexual activity isn't clear?

1. you can infer consent as long as the person isn't unconscious or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
2. you can infer consent only if you're both in a current relationship
3. you can't infer consent for any reason
4. you can't infer consent unless you've gotten consent in the past

As a bystander, the _______ approach doesn't work when drugs or alcohol are involved, as the person you're trying to stop is more likely to become defensive or hostile.

1. distract
2. direct
3. deactivate
4. delegate

Which strategy for defusing potentially harmful situations works best when you're unsure of what to do?

1. distract
2. direct
3. deactivate
4. delegate

In the case of sexual violence, your school's disciplinary procedures are separate from the criminal investigation process.

1. True
2. False

Schools can ensure certain rights, accommodations and supportive measures only for victims who report the incident to law enforcement.

1. True
2. False

Which is NOT a strategy for defusing potentially harmful situations?

1. distract
2. direct
3. deactivate
4. delegate

The SaVE Act requires colleges and universities to disclose information about crimes of sexual violence reported on and near campus:

1. at the end of each academic year
2. over the past three years
3. during a five-year period
4. every seven years

Many of those who have experienced sexual violence don't report it to law enforcement because:

1. they fear they won't be believed
2. they don't want to get the perpetrator in trouble
3. they don't want to be blamed for their actions
4. all of these

Those who experience sexual assault or sexual violence on campus can:

1. notify local law enforcement
2. get help for campus authorities to notify law enforcement
3. decide not to notify these authorities
4. all of these

Which strategy for defusing potentially harmful situations works best when the people involved are intoxicated

1. distract
2. direct
3. deactivate
4. delegate

If a student confides in you that he or she is the victim of sexual violence, you may be required to report the offense according to your campus' reporting procedure.

1. True
2. False

An official with authority is any employee who has the authority to institute corrective measures on behalf o the college or university.

1. True
2. False

Everyone accepts Dan's treatment of his male coworkers. Could this qualify as sexual harassment?

1. Yes
2. No

Maria shouldn't be concerned by Annie's change in behavior.

1. True
2. True

Ben ought to file a report with the Title IX office.

1. Yes
2. No

All campus employees are considered to be "confidential employees" under Title IX.

1. True
2. False

Under Title IX, dating violence only includes committed acts of sexual or physical abuse, not threats of abuse.

1. True
2. False

In addition to the Title IX coordinator, what category of employees has special duties under Title IX?

1. officials with authority
2. responsible employees
3. competent employees
4. all of these

When someone starts disclosing an incident of sexual assault to an official with authority, it's best to let them finish their story before information them of reporting obligations and level of confidentiality.

1. True
2. False

"Actual knowledge" under Title IX includes things such as receiving a report of sexual harassment or personally observing it.

1. True
2. False

Which of these is NOT a protected activity under Title IX?

1. filing a discrimination complaint
2. participating in a discrimination investigation
3. unintentionally and/or unknowingly engaging in discrimination
4. assisting someone in reporting discrimination or filing a complaint

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on which of the following:

1. sex
2. race
3. religion
4. age

Title IX regulations addressing sexual harassment include which of the following?

1. dating violence
2. domestic violence
3. sexual assault
4. all of these

Which of these is NOT a type of discrimination covered under Title IX?

1. sexual harassment
2. lack of racial diversity within athletic teams
3. failure to provide equal opportunity in athletics
4. pregnancy

Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking are defined collectively as what under Title IX?

1. sexual assault
2. sexual misconduct
3. sexual harassment
4. sexual violence

Under current Title IX regulations, which of the following qualifies as sexual harassment?

1. quid pro quo harassment
2. unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would find so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it denies a person equal educational
3. all instances of sexual assault
4. all of these

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of noncompliance with Title IX?

1. civil litigation
2. a damaged public perception
3. increased federal funding to correct the gender imbalance in the school's athletic programs
4. a reduction in parent and alumni support

Situational awareness allows you to identify suspicious people or activities.

1. True
2. False

Mental preparation is a key component to surviving an active shooter situation.

1. True
2. False

Fighting should be your first option in an emergency situation.

1. True
2. False

Explore the scenario and select the best response to the following question.

Georgia is a clinical assistant at an orthodontic practice. Daily, she places orthodontic wires contaminated with blood and saliva from dental patients' mouths into a plastic waste bin with a cover and plastic lining.

When the plastic bag in the bin becomes full, she reaches into the bin to release the bag, ties it up, carries it to the office dumpster outside, and dumps it. Sometimes, she has to push the trash in the dumpster with a broom to make everything fit.

Which of the following changes to Georgia's routine would remove the greatest amount of risk of exposure to BBPs?

1. Don't push the trash down with a broom.
2. Ask the orthodontist to provide a puncture-resistant container without bags.
3. Don't reach into the bin.

Explore the scenario and select the best response to the following question.

Marjory cut her finger while getting ready for work this morning and put a bandage on it before leaving her house. She is HIV-positive and takes medication regularly to fight the infection and keep it in check.

During the workday, one of Marjory's coworkers sustains a work-related injury, and she offers to help clean the wound, which is bleeding. Her coworker doesn't know she has HIV.

What is the first thing Marjory should do?

1. Inform her coworker that she is HIV-positive and ask if they are comfortable with her treating the wound.
2. Put on protective gloves before going near her coworker and the wound.
3. Begin to clean and disinfect the wounded area, disposing of bloody materials in a biohazard bag.

Explore the scenario and select the best response to the following question.

Joanne is a linen worker for a large hospital and takes great pride in making the hospital safe for patients. Every day, she removes used bed linens and places them in blue, plastic laundry bags, and then carries them to the designated laundry drop-off.

One day, a bag split open while Joanne was carrying it. She gasped and tried to prevent the sheets from falling. They just slipped through her hands and fell to the floor. Joanne found a new bag to re-bag the laundry but felt something funny. She looked at her palms. Because she was not given protective gloves to wear, her skin was irritated and covered in a red substance that looked like blood.

What should Joanne do first?

1. Immediately consult the hospital's Exposure Control Plan.
2. Find the nearest wash station to wash her hands.
3. Complain to her supervisor about improper bags and for failing to provide protective gloves.

Explore the scenario and select the best response to the following question.

Terry is a postdoctoral at a national laboratory. Sometimes, Terry complains to his lab manager, Joanna, that the scalpels aren't sharp enough. He is afraid the scalpel will slip when he excises specimens from human tissue. Joanna says the scalpels are the sharpest in the country, and that Terry just "needs to be careful."

Terry is still nervous about using the scalpels, but also wants to meet Joanna's expectations.

What should Terry do?

1. Consult the laboratory's Exposure Control Plan.
2. Trust the scalpels are sharp and handle them more carefully.
3. Stop using these inappropriate scalpels.

Explore the scenario and select the best response to the following question.

Marie works in a lab pipetting human fluids from one vial to the other many times during the day. The lab manager, Suzanne, is often absent and does not give directions, other than saying "I'm not worried!" Meanwhile, Marie is under a rush scheduled to complete a phase of an experiment, alone.

Over the last week, Marie has felt distracted. She has made several spills, and mixed up the storage of a few samples, causing her even more stress. She doesn't think she can ask for time off.

What can Marie do to help reduce her risks of making mistakes when handling BBPs or OPIM?

1. Reach out to human resources, her organization's employee assistance program, or other individuals for support.
2. Employ universal precautions.
3. Wear better personal protective equipment.

Quid Pro Quo Harassment means: (1) in the employment context, when submission to or rejection of unwelcome sexual conduct by a College employee is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting that employee (2) in the education context, when a College employee conditions the provision of a College aid, benefit, or service on a student's participation in unwelcome sexual conduct.

1. True
2. False

Sexual activity requires consent. This consent must always be verbal.

1. True
2. False

This policy covers sexual assault but not general sexual harassment.

1. True
2. False

Dating or Domestic Violence is a private matter and is not included in this policy.

1. True
2. False

The evidentiary standard used by Lone Star College for this policy is the preponderance of the evidence standard.

1. True
2. False

Any student experiencing discriminatory treatment or civil rights violations may submit a civil rights complaint under this policy, including sexual violence or Title IX harassment.

1. True
2. False

If an investigation reveals an employee committed a civil rights violation, action will be taken under this same policy.

1. True
2. False

The College has no specific procedures for reporting and processing civil rights complaints from students.

1. True
2. False

Prohibition on retaliation does not apply to this policy.

1. True
2. False

Students experiencing a civil rights violation should complain to the applicable Chief Student Service Officer, President, or Lone Star College-Online's Chief Executive Officer as soon as possible.

1. True
2. False

An action or inaction that results in unequal treatment or impacts would not be classified as discriminatory if it was unintentional.

1. True
2. False

Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin under any program or activity receiving state financial assistance.

1. True
2. False

Title VI applies to an institution if the institution accepts students who pay, in part, with federal financial assistance.

1. True
2. False

Title VI and Title VII are essentially the same and can be used interchangeably.

1. True
2. False

Title VI applies to classroom assignments but does not apply to support services since all students are different.

1. True
2. False

If an employee is a victim of sexual harassment or sexual assault, they are not required to report their own incident.

1. True
2. False

If an employee witnesses or receives information which they reasonably believe constitutes sexual harassment while in the course and scope of their employment, they are only required to report the information if they witnessed the information firsthand.

1. True
2. False

If an employee receives information regarding sexual harassment and fails to report the information, there may be employment and/or legal consequences.

1. True
2. False

When reporting the abuse or neglect of a Minor, you should use the online Hotline at https://www.txabusehotline.org if it is urgent.

1. True
2. False

Should you need to make a report regarding the abuse or neglect of a Minor, you may also notify your Vice President of Student Services or Associate Vice Chancellor that you have made a report.

1. True
2. False

When a student discloses to you, it's your responsibility to get them to tell you as many details as possible about the incident.

1. True
2. False

Title IX covers students, but doesn't pertain to faculty and staff.

1. True
2. False

Sexual harassment, as defined by the current Title IX regulations, includes which of the following?

1. sexual assault
2. dating violence
3. discrimination based on community identity
4. all of these

Under current Title IX regulations, which of the following qualifies as sexual harassment?

1. any instance of quid pro quo harassment by a school's employee against a student
2. any unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would find so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it denies a person having the same access/opportunity to education
3. any instance of sexual assault (as defined in the Clery Act), dating violence, domestic violence or stalking (as defined in the Violence Against Women Act)
4. all of these

According to the Office for Civil Rights, sexual harassment can take which of the following forms?

1. quid pro quo
2. hostile environment
3. sexual assault
4. all of these

A teacher threatening to fail a student unless the student agrees to date the teacher qualifies as what form of sexual harassment?

1. quid pro quo
2. hostile environment
3. sexual assault
4. stalking

Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking are defined collectively as what under Title IX?

1. sexual assault
2. sexual misconduct
3. sexual harassment
4. sexual violence

It's important to investigate a sexual harassment claim before reporting it to your Title IX office.

1. True
2. False

Whether or not you're a designated official with authority to address the disclosure of sexual harassment, which of the following is your role if someone confides in you?

1. investigate the claim
2. offer advice
3. ask questions about what happened or who was involved
4. share resources for medical, advocacy, legal and counseling options

As an responsible employee under Title IX, which of these should you have a basic understanding of?

1. investigative procedures for violent offenses of a sexual nature
2. a student's rights to file reports and use the campus grievance process
3. the legal system as seen through the lens of a sexual assault victim
4. therapeutic methods that include trauma-informed best practices

When someone disclosing an incident of sexual assault to you, it's best to let them finish their story before informing them about your reporting obligations and level of confidentiality.

1. True
2. False

An employee telling lewd jokes could qualify as which form of sexual harassment?

1. quid pro quo
2. hostile environment
3. sexual assault
4. stalking