Overall review Flashcards
Recovery Position
when someone is showing symptoms of alcohol poisoning.
Physiological vs. psychological dependence
physiological dependence= you actually need the drug to function physically
Psychological dependence= you think you need the drug to live everyday life, not physically dependent though.
What is the proof of an alcoholic beverage
% of alcohol in a beverage. % of alcohol x 2 = proof.
example of halucinogens
drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions. Examples include PCP, LSD, ketamine, Ecstasy
Injecting drugs increases the chance of..
spread of disease
steroid side effects
similar to male hormone testosterone. Increased risk of cancer, heart disease, sterility, acne, weight gain/loss, violent, suicidal, or depressive tendencies.
synergist effects
two substances when used together create a greater effect then their individual parts.
addiction cycle
tolerance, psychological dependence, physiological dependence, addiction
how to respond to an emergency
Check- the area to make sure it is safe, call- call for help, care- care for the injured person
CPR compressions
tilt head, check, begin chest compression’s. Life saving first aid procedure that combines breathes with chest compression’s supplying oxygen to the body until normal functions are recovered.
how to protect yourself against disease transmissions when providing first aid.
use mouth guard, make sure area is safe, do not get any blood on yourself,
concussions
injury to the brain that affects normal brain functions. no external signs of concussions. do not move unconscious concussed victim.
most common case of airway obstruction in unconscious person
tongue blocking airway
chocking and how to administer abdominal thrusts
look for chocking signs, ask questions, make fist, and forceful thrust hand back and up 2 inches above belly button.
when you are doing a body check, what are you looking for
fatigue, bleeding, weakness, etc…
