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What do you do during the initial assesment of a victim?
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-Check the scene
-BSI -check the victim for consciousness (ABC's) and level of consciousness (-(Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unconscious) -Shout for help -Call 911 -Check ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation) -look for other injuries -OPQRST- Onset of pain, Provocation of pain, Quality of pain, radiation, severity, time -recovery position |
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spinal cord injury
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-result from car accidents, violence, falls, sports injuries
-look for neck or back pain, tingling or weakness, not fully alert, appears drunk, old people -minimize movement -manually support head as found (do not move it, talk calmly, say help is on the way) |
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bleeding injury
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-BSI
-apply dressing (direct pressure and elevation, additional dressing) -apply dressing 1/2 to 1 inch above and below with gauze -make two ends tie off -tie bandage directly over wound -use a knot and tuck in ends -check motor, sensory, and circulatory function |
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burn injury
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-stop the burn
-cool the burn -cover the burn |
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diabetic injuries
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diabetic coma (HYPERglycemia)
Insulin shock (HYPOglycemia) |
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Anaphylaxis
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allergic reaction to antigens
-hives, itching or rash, weakness, dizziness, trouble breathing coughing or wheezing, low BP, SHOCK |
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heat cramps
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overexposure to heat
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heat exhaustion
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early indicator body's cooling system is being overwhelmed
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heat stroke
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body's system is overwhelmed by heat and stops functioning
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frostbite
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condition where the body tissue freezes after being exposed to the cold environment
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hypothermia
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condition where the entire body cools because it's ability to regulate temperature fails
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drug misuse
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use for purpose not intended; excessive use
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drug abuse
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excessive use
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____ is the leading cause of preventable death among undergraduate college students
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binge drinking
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Warning signs of pill users can be remembered by spelling ___. What does it stand for?
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ACHES, (abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, eye problems, severe leg pain)
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Plan B aka ___, can be effective up to __ days after intercourse
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morning after pill, 5
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hormones present in birth control pill
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estrogen, progestin
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ortho evra is what type of contraceptive method
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patch
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it is considered binge drinking when a woman consumes __ drinks in a row
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4
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rum and coke will be absorbed faster than a drink of rum and OJ because:
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carbonation causes pyloric valve to relax
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the intoxicating substance in beer, wine, and liquor is:
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Ethanol
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a bottle of 60 proof vodka is __ percent alcohol
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30
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inhalation
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fastest route of administration
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CNS stimulants
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cocaine, crack, amphetamines, methamphetamines
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Schedule I drugs
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high potential for abuse and addiction, no accepted medical use
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Schedule II drugs
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high potential for abuse and addiction, restricted medical use
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Schedule III drugs
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some potential for abuse and addiction, currently accepted medical use
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injunction
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route of drug administration- through the skin
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intravenous
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type of injection- into bloodstream
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CNS depressants
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opiates, barbiturates, alcohol
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psychadelics
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LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, PCP, inhalents
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designer drugs
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MDMA
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intramuscular
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type of injection- into muscle
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subcutaneous
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type of injection- just under the skin
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HMO (Health Maintenance Organization)
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type of healthcare that provides a wide range of covered health benefits for a fixed prepaid amount
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cross-tolerance drugs
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-developing a physiological tolerance to one drug and showing a similar tolerance to selected other drugs
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simple rape
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rape by a person the victim knows that does not involve physical beating or use of a weapon
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biggest predictor of future violence
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past violence
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what are the emergency action steps
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check, call, care
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ways to minimize shock
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elevate the legs, maintain normal body temperature, monitor the victim's ABC's
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binge drinking
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having five or more drinks at a time or drinking to intoxication, leading cause of preventable death among college students
-5 drinks for men, 4 for women |
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proof
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the measure of percent of alcohol
-alcohol percentage is half of proof 100 proof is 50% alcohol |
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alcohol poisoning
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a severe and potentially fatal reaction to an alcohol overdose
-death from alcohol by either CNS and respiratory depression or inhalation of vomit or fluid in the lungs |
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#1 date rape drug
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alcohol
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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leading cause of preventable mental retardation- can't be cured
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alcohol abuse
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interferes with work, school, or social and family relationships or entails any violation of the law
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alcoholism
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personal and health problems related to alcohol use are severe and stopping alcohol consumption results in withdrawal symptoms
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side effects of alcohol
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reduces frequency of nerve transmissions, dehydration, irritates the gastrointestinal system, hangover, congeners, drug interactions
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side effects of caffeine
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increased heart rate, oxygen consumption, urinary output, wakefulness, dizziness, nausea, indigestion, mild delirium, insomnia, irregular heartbeat
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how long can sperm live in the vagina
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5 days
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how many sperm does the male release during sex
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40-250 million
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how long can an ovum survive after ovulation
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up to 48 hours
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leading cause of death for babies aged 1 month to 1 year
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SIDS
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characteristics of child abusers
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abused themselves, poor self image, feelings of isolation, extreme frustration with life, high stress and anxiety, tendency to abuse drugs and alcohol
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child abuse
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systematic abuse by caregiver, children in homes with domestic violence are at greater risk, usually by a parent
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single greatest cause of injury to women
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sexual battery
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cycle of violence
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tension building, acute battering, remorse/reconiliation
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primary aggression
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goal directed, hostile self assertion that is destructive in nature
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reactive aggression
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an emotional reaction brought about by frustrating life experiences
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addiction
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the habitual reliance on a substance or behavior to produce a desired mood
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how long can marijuana stay in blood system after use
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weeks
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addiction characterized by 4 common symptoms:
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compulsion, loss of control, negative consequences, denial
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cocaine
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-stimulant
can snort, smoke, or inject -euphoric, increased heart rate and blood pressure, loss of appetite, convulsions, paranoia, irritability, death |
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amphetamines
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stimulate CNS
aka bennies, dex, meth, speed, cross tops, uppers -high potential for abuse -increased heart beat, blood pressure, loss of sleep, dry mouth, convulsions, fever, chest pain |
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methamphetamine
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"crank"
powerfully addicting, easily made using over the counter drugs -lung and kidney damage, psychological damage |
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opiates
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aka narcotics
powerful depressant of the nervous system percodan, demerol, oxycontin, heroin |
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health hazards of tobacco
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cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disorders, sexual dysfunction, gum disease
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nicotine
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inceases heart and respiratory rate, constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure, dizziness, nausea
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mainstream tobacco smoke
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smoke drawn through tobacco while smoking
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sidestream tobacco smoke
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smoke from the burning end of a cigarette or exhaled by a smoker
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involuntary or passive smokers
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breathe smoke from someone else's smoking product
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birth control
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a pill containing progestin and estrogen taken every day- prevents fertilization by thickening cervical mucus- may also inhibit ovulation
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advantages of birth control
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not interuptive to intercourse, reversible, decreased acne, lighter and shorter periods
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disadvantages of birth control
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have to take it every day for maximum effectiveness, no STI protection, can cause blot clots, nausea, mood changes, spotting, breast tenderness, headaches
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contraceptive patch
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a patch worn on a woman's abdomen, shoulder, outer arm, or butt that releases estrogen and progestin
-worn for a week at a time and changed on the same day for 3 weeks |
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vaginal contraceptive ring
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NuvaRing
a flexible, transparent contraceptive ring that is inserted into the vagina- releases a continuous low dosage of estrogen and progestin- stops ovulation |
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depo-provera
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a progestin only injection that lasts 3 months- thickens cervical mucus to prevent fertilization- prevents impantation- may stop ovulation
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implanon
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progestin only flexible plastic contraceptive implant put under the skin of the arm- lasts 3 years- about size of match stick- thickens cervical mucus
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cross-tolerance
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occurs when a person develops a physiological tolerance to one drug and shows a similar tolerance to selected other drugs
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intolerance
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occurs when drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable reactions
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antagonism
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drugs work at the same receptor site and one drug blocks the actions of another
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synergism
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the interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are multiplied beyond what would normally be expected if taken alone
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polydrug use
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taking several medications or illicit drugs simultaneously
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receptor site theory
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drugs bind to specific receptor sites in the body
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