intentional and unintentional injury Flashcards
Damage to the body resulting from acute exposure to thermal and mechanical
Injury (Unintentional or Intentional)
Are something you do with the purpose of hurting yourself or others
Intentional Injury
When a person harms himself/herself on purpose
Self Inflicted
Means ending your own life. It is sometimes a way for people to escape pain or suffering
Suicide
Refers to suicidal gestures, risky behavior likely to result in death, or unsuccessful suicide attempt
Parasuicide
Is the act of committing physical harm or unwanted physical contact upon a person or, in some specific legal definitions, a threat or attempt to commit such an action
Assault
Committed by peers
Bullying, extortion, stalking,
An unwanted aggressive behavior. The behavior is repeated
Bullying
The act of using force or threats to force people to hand over their money or properties
Extortion
Is a pattern of behavior that makes you feel afraid, nervous harassed or in danger
Stalking
Injuries which are not expected; also known as accidents
Unintentional injury
A break or cracks in a bone
Fracture
A partial or complete displacement of the bones
Dislocation
An injury to the ligaments of a bone due to accidental tearing or overstretching
Sprain
An injury to the muscles which is result of improper use of muscle
Strain
