EXAM REVISON Flashcards
What is an STI
Bacterial and viral infections, and parasites can be transmitted through sexual contact and sharing needles spread sexually Anal Oral Anal-oral Vaginal
Types of STIs
Chlamydia bacterial, gonorrhoea bacterial, syphilis bacterial , genital herpes viral, HPV viral, crabs bacterial , hepatitis abc viral , HIV viral, AIDS viral
Symptoms and signs of STI’S
Infections, sore ,red, itchy, warts, rash, bleeding, abnormal discharge
How is HIV transmitted?
unclean needles, mother to baby by pregnancy, labour or nursing.
By having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex.
What is HIV
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
How common is gonorrhoea
65 people known to be infected per 100,000.
How to prevent sti’s
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
What education is available for STI’s
Family Planning clinic, Melbourne sexual health centre, testme, taught in schools health
Types of analgesics
Codeine
Nurofen
Aspirin
Paracetamols
Why do people use analgesics
To relieve pain, reduce fevers, help relieve the symptoms of a cold and flu, reduce inflammation, control diarrhoea and suppress coughs.
How are analgesics ingested
There swallowed and their purpose is intended to relieve pain
What do analgesics look like
Capsules, tablets, soluble powders, liquids, suppositories
Why do people misuse analgesics? Who?
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
Types and names of cannabis?
Marijuana
Hashish
Hash oil
Long term effect of cannabis
Lungs - bronchitis
Immune system - Impair the functioning of the immune system
Hormones- lowered sperm count, irregular menstrual cycle
Short term effect of cannabis
Red eyes
Mild paranoia
Loss of senses
Why do people use cannabis
To look cool, use to relax, stress, curiosity, peer pressure
Medicinal use
What is cannabis
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
What is analgesics
Medicines which relieve pain
“Pain killers “
Cannabis consumption statistics
36.4% from 12-17 used cannabis once
350 from 14-19 used cannabis
What is first aid? It’s aim?
help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.
Preserve life, prevent life worsening, promote recovery
What is DRSABCD
D- anger (surroundings) R- response (shake/shout) S- end for help A- irways B- reathing C- PR D- ephiblirator
What is CPR
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
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
Skeletal System
15
Skull, humerus, vertebrae, ulna, radius, femur, tibia, scapular, clavicle, rig cage, sternum, pelvis, phalanges, patella, fibula
How to put on a wrist bandage
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
How to put on a sling
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
How to perform cpr
Interlock fingers Give chest compressions 30 Open the airway Give rescue breaths 2 Watch chest fall Repeat chest compressions and rescue breaths.
What are soft tissue injuries
damage of muscles, ligaments and tendons throughout the body.
How can soft tissue injuries be helped
rest, ice, compression, elevation
