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1
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What is an STI

A 
Bacterial and viral infections, and parasites can be transmitted through sexual contact and sharing needles spread sexually 
Anal
Oral
Anal-oral
Vaginal
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Types of STIs

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Chlamydia bacterial, gonorrhoea bacterial, syphilis bacterial , genital herpes viral, HPV viral, crabs bacterial , hepatitis abc viral , HIV viral, AIDS viral

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Symptoms and signs of STI’S

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Infections, sore ,red, itchy, warts, rash, bleeding, abnormal discharge

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4
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How is HIV transmitted?

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unclean needles, mother to baby by pregnancy, labour or nursing.
By having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex.

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5
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What is HIV

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The human immunodeficiency Virus
Attacks the immune system targeting white blood cells, cells are destroyed and it’s harder for cells to fight infections, cancer can also be formed

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6
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How common is gonorrhoea

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65 people known to be infected per 100,000.

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7
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How to prevent sti’s

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Use latex condoms every time you have sex
Avoid sharing towels or underclothing
Wash before and after intercourse
Get a vaccination for hepatitis B
Get tested for HIV
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8
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What education is available for STI’s

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Family Planning clinic, Melbourne sexual health centre, testme, taught in schools health

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Types of analgesics

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Codeine
Nurofen
Aspirin
Paracetamols

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Why do people use analgesics

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To relieve pain, reduce fevers, help relieve the symptoms of a cold and flu, reduce inflammation, control diarrhoea and suppress coughs.

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How are analgesics ingested

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There swallowed and their purpose is intended to relieve pain

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What do analgesics look like

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Capsules, tablets, soluble powders, liquids, suppositories

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Why do people misuse analgesics? Who?

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Some people intentionally take more then the recommend amount, to increase the effects of being high, or trying to self harm

People who have depression/ teens

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Types and names of cannabis?

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Marijuana
Hashish
Hash oil

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Long term effect of cannabis

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Lungs - bronchitis

Immune system - Impair the functioning of the immune system

Hormones- lowered sperm count, irregular menstrual cycle

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Short term effect of cannabis

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Red eyes
Mild paranoia
Loss of senses

17
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Why do people use cannabis

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To look cool, use to relax, stress, curiosity, peer pressure

Medicinal use

18
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What is cannabis

A

Cannabis is a drug that comes from Indian hemp plants such as cannabis sativa and cannabis indican

Main chemical THC

Cannabis is a depressant drug
Slows down central activity system and the messages between the body and brains

19
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What is analgesics

A

Medicines which relieve pain

“Pain killers “

20
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Cannabis consumption statistics

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36.4% from 12-17 used cannabis once

350 from 14-19 used cannabis

21
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What is first aid? It’s aim?

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help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.

Preserve life, prevent life worsening, promote recovery

22
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What is DRSABCD

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D- anger (surroundings)
R- response (shake/shout)
S- end for help
A- irways
B- reathing 
C- PR
D- ephiblirator
23
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What is CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until help arrives
to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest

24
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All muscles in the body

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Pectorals, bicep, trapezius, deltoid, latissimus, abdominal, obliques, side obliques, hamstring, Quadriceps, gastro chemius, soleus, rhomboid, tricep, gluteusmaximus

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Skeletal System

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Skull, humerus, vertebrae, ulna, radius, femur, tibia, scapular, clavicle, rig cage, sternum, pelvis, phalanges, patella, fibula

26
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How to put on a wrist bandage

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Have the bandage starting where thumb and pointing finger are continue to wrap where the base of the palm and around the wrist then wrap diagonally around palm and hand several times

27
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How to put on a sling

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Have person up supported horizontal, put material on der the arm and on the shoulder, garb long piece and pull up and tie both parts together, pull sling to little fingers

28
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How to perform cpr

A 
Interlock fingers 
Give chest compressions 30
Open the airway 
Give rescue breaths 2
Watch chest fall
Repeat chest compressions and rescue breaths.
29
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What are soft tissue injuries

A

damage of muscles, ligaments and tendons throughout the body.

30
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How can soft tissue injuries be helped

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rest, ice, compression, elevation

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