Which term is described as a factor that can increase risk of injury?

• A. Prevention
• B. Hygiene
• C. Glucose
• D. Risk Factor

Answer: (D)

A factor that can increase risk of injury is called a risk factor. This term directly identifies something that makes harm more likely to happen, which is exactly what the question is asking you to recognize. For example, things like fatigue, wet or uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or alcohol use can raise the chances of an injury occurring, and each of these would be described as risk factors.

The other terms describe different ideas: prevention refers to actions taken to reduce or avoid injuries, not to the things that raise risk; hygiene focuses on cleanliness to prevent illness or infection, not specifically injury risk; and glucose is a metabolic indicator of blood sugar level, not a general label for factors that increase injury risk.