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Unit 3- Injury Prevention & Safety Flashcards

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One important aspect of personal safety and injury prevention is the ability to recognize when a situation is ____ and when _____.

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Potentially Dangerous- Help is needed

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The National Safety Council reports that a fatal home injury occurs every _____ and a disabling home injury occurs every _____.

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18 minutes- 4 seconds

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What are the types of injuries?

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Intentional-Unintentional IU

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Define Intentional Injury

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The result of a deliberate attempt to cause harm.

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Define Unintentional Injury

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An injury resulting from an unexpected event, or accident.

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Define Accident Chain

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A sequence of events that leads to an unintentional injury.

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What does the accident chain consist of?

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It consists of 5 steps; the situation-the unsafe habit- the unsafe action- the accident-the result. SUUAR

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What 3 elements must be present for a fire to occur?

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Fuel-Heat-Oxygen FHO

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What are two things that can increase your chances of survival in case of a fire?

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Smoke Alarm- Fire Extinguisher SF

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Define Smoke Alarm

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An alarm that is triggered by the presence of smoke.

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Define Fire Extinguisher

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A portable device that puts out small fires by ejecting fire-extinguishing chemicals.

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When unplugging an electrical device, pull from the _____, not the _____.

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Plug-Chord

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Both employees and employers must follow safety rules issued by the _____.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA)

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What is the purpose of OSHA?

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The agency in the federal government that is responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace.

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Define Heat Exhaustion

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An overheating of the body that results in cold, clammy skin, and symptoms of shock. CCS

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Define Hypothermia

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A condition in which body temperature becomes dangerously low.

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Define Vehicular Safety

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Obeying the rules of the road, as well as using or exercising common sense and good judgement.

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Define Graduated Driver’s License

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A licensing program that gradually increases a new driver’s privileges over time as experience and skill are gained.

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Define Road Rage

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Is a practice of endangering drivers by using a vehicle as a weapon.

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Define a defensive driver

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A driver who is aware of potential hazards and and reacts to avoid them.

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Define Severe Weather

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Harsh or dangerous weather conditions

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Define Emergency Survival Kit

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A group of items that can be used for a short time until an emergency situation has stabilized.

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Define Hurricane

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A powerful storm that originates at sea, characterized by winds of at least 74 miles per hour, heavy rains, and sometimes tornadoes. S74HT

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Define Flash Flood

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A flood with great volume and of short duration that is usually caused by heavy rainfall.

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What are the peak months for tornadoes?
March through August.
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Define Tornado
A whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground and produces a narrow path of destruction on land. WFN
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Define Blizzard.
A snowstorm with winds of at least 35 miles per hour.
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Define Earthquake
A violent shaking movement of the earth's surface.
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Define First Aid
The immediate, temporary care given to an ill or injured person until professional medical care can be provided.
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Some infectious agents, such as _____ and _____ , can be transmitted through contact with blood and other body fluids.
HIV- Hepatitis B
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Define Universal Precautions
Actions taken to prevent the spread of disease by treating all blood and other body fluids as if they contained pathogens.
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What are the types of open wounds?
Abrasion-Laceration- Puncture- Avulsion ALPA
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Define Abrasion
If the skin is scraped against a hard surface, tiny blood vessels in the outer layers of the skin break, resulting in an abrasion.
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Define Laceration
A cut caused by a sharp object, such as a knife or or broken glass, slicing through the layers of the skin.
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All lacerations are accompanied by _____.
Bleeding
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What are the results of deep lacerations?
Heavy bleeding, damage to the nerves, large blood vessels, and soft tissues. HNVS
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Define Puncture
A small but deep hole caused by a pin, nail, fang, or other object that that pierces the skin.
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Define Avulsion
Results when tissue is partially or completely separated from the skin.
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If elevating the wound and applying a pressure bandage do not stop the bleeding, _____ may be used.
Pressure Point Bleeding Control PPBC
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What does the procedure of pressure point bleeding control involve?
It involves pressing the main artery against a bone to stop blood supply to the injured area.
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Explain everything about a first-degree burn.
Only the outer layer of the skin is burned and turned red. Cool the burn with cold running water or by immersing it in cold water for 10 minutes. A clean, cold, wet towel will help reduce the pain.
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Explain everything about a second-degree burn.
One in which the top several layers of the skin are damaged. The skin will have blisters and appear blotchy. Cool the burn with cold water, and elevate the burned area. Wrap the area loosely with a sterile, dry dressing.
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Explain everything about a third-degree burn.
A serious burn in which deeper layers of skin and possibly fat, muscle, nerves, and bone are damaged. Cool the burn with large amounts of cold water. Cover the area with a dry, sterile dressing or clean clothing.
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Define Chain of Survival.
A sequence of actions that maximize the victim's chances of survival.
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What are the 4 links in the chain of survival?
Call 911- Begin CPR -Easy defibrillation- Transfer to advanced care. 9CDA
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Define Defibrillator
A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm.
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Define Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
A life-saving first-aid procedure that combines rescue breaths with chest compressions, supplying oxygen to the body until normal body functions resume.
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What are the three steps for infant and children CPR?
Airway-Breathing-Circulation ABC
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Define Shock
A failure of the cardiovascular system to keep an adequate supply of blood circulating to the vital organs of the body.
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What are some of the symptoms of shock?
Restlessness-Irritability- Altered Consciousness- Nausea-Pale Appearance RIANP
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Define Strain
An injury to the muscle, usually resulting from the overuse of the muscle.
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What are the symptoms of a strain?
Pain, Swelling, Bruising, and loss of movement. PSBM
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Define Sprain
An injury to a ligament. SL
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How can minor sprains be treated?
Through using the RICE method.
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What is the RICE Method
Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation
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Define Fracture
A break in the bone
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Define Unconsciousness
A condition in which a person is not alert and aware of his or her surroundings.
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Define Concussion
A jarring injury to the brain that affects normal brain function.
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Define Poison
Any substance- solid, liquid, or gas- that causes injury, illness, or death when introduced into the body.
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Define Venom
A poisonous substance secreted by a snake, spider, or other creature, that is injected into the body through a sting or a bite.
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Define Poison Control Center
A 24-hour hot line that provides emergency medical advice on treating poisoning victims.
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Define Body Langauge
Nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture. GFBP
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Define Self-Defense
Includes any strategy for protecting oneself from harm.
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Define Assertive
Standing up for your rights and beliefs in firm but positive ways.
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Define Violence
The threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property.
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Define Bullying
The act of seeking power and attention through the psychological, emotional, verbal, or physical abuse of another person. PEVP
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Define Sexual Harassment
Uninvited and unwelcome sexual contact directed at another person.
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Define Gang
A group of people who associate with one another to take part in criminal activity.
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Define Peer Mediation
A process in which trained students help other students find fair ways to resolve conflict and settle their differences.
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Define Assailant
A person who commits a violent act against another.
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Define Prejudice
An unfair opinion or judgement of a particular group of people.
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Define Assault
An unlawful attack on a person with the intent to harm or kill.
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Define Random Violence
Violence committed for no particular reason.
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Define Homicide
The willful killing of one human being by another.
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Define Sexual Violence
Any form of unwelcome sexual conduct directed at an individual, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape. HAR
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Define Sexual Assault
Any intentional sexual attack against another person.
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Define Rape
Any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will.
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Define Abuse
The physical, mental/emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another. PMES
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Define Physical Abuse
The intentional infliction of bodily harm or injury on another person.
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Define Verbal Abuse
Using words to mistreat or injure another person.
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Define Stalking
The repeated following, harassment, or threatening of an individual to frighten or cause him or her harm. FHT
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Define Date Rape
When one person in a dating relationship forces the other person to participate in sexual intercourse.

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