Final Exam Flashcards
Unintentional Injury
An injury occurring without anyone intending that harm be done
Intentional Injury
An injury purposely inflicted either by the victim or another
Disabling Injury
Person was disabled beyond the day of the injury
Drug abuse vs misuse
Drug misuse is when you inappropriately use prescription or nonprescription drugs (basically do not take it as directed)
Drug abuse is the use of a drug when it is detrimental to ones health or well being
Stimulants
Energy drinks, meth, adderall, bath salts
They all cause stimulation effects like staying focused and attentive and a high level of energy.
Depressants
Barbiturates, benzo’s, hypnotics, xanax, Valium
They all slow down the CNS and can induce sleep.
Narcotics
Pain relievers, morphine, codeine, Demerol, OxyContin, Lortab, Percocet, heroin, krokodil, Vicodin, dilaudid
They all relieve pain in one way or another
Hallucinogens
LSD, peyote, ecstasy, ketamine, pcp
Drugs that produce profound distortions of the senses
Synesthesia
Impairment of mind characterized by a sensation that senses are mixed
Point source pollution
Single identifiable source, relatively easy to identify, control and treat
Non-Point Source Pollution
Pollution through runoff, seepage, etc, difficult to identify, control and treat
Average water usage
Average American uses 100 gallons of water daily
Primary Wastewater Treatment
Screening, filtration and sedimentation. Does not remove micro organisms or organic waste
Secondary Wastewater Treatment
Activated sludge removes pathogens
Water 90% clean and can be discharged into waterways
Tertiary Wastewater Treatment
Involves extended settling
Final step involves disinfection with chlorination or UV radiation
Fatal injury
An injury that results in one or more deaths
Popularity of specific drugs in the US
Alcohol
DARE Program
Drug abuse resistance education. Teaching students good decision making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.
Parties within a third party payment system
Medicare, Medicaid, veterans administration, children’s health insurance program, military
Managed Care
A system that integrates the functions of financing, insurance, delivery, and payment and uses mechanisms to control costs and utilization of services.
Health Insurance Policy
A written agreement between a private insurance company and an individual group that helps
Deductible
The amount you pay for an expense before your insurance will pay.
Copayment
A small fee made to the insurance company at the time of a medical expense.
Parts of Medicare
A: hospital insurance
B: medical insurance
C: managed care plans
D: prescription drug plans
Mainstream Smoke
Smoke inhaled and exhaled by the smoker
Sidestream smoke
The smoke that comes off the end of the cigarette
Factors contributing to food borne disease outbreaks
Inadequate cooking temperatures, unsanitary conditions or practices at the point of service like failure to wash hands, drinking raw milk.
