Explain why there is a decrease in the popularity of cigarettes
Laws have made it more difficult to use publicly; awareness of side effects and use of anti-smoking ads
100
Refusal to accept reality
Denial
200
What is the age requirement to perform CPR?
there isn't one
200
Why do you check the scene before approaching a victim?
You cannot help a victim if you become a victim
200
Why is marijuana more potent now?
Chemicals are added to it
200
What does alcohol do to the central nervous sytsem?
Slows it down
200
You made a silly mistake on a project and laugh it off. Which defense mechanism was used?
humor
300
What is step 4 of CPR (as discussed in class) and how do you perform it?
Give breaths - tilt head and pinch nose; give 2 breaths; see chest rise and fall
300
True or False: If you aren't giving breaths there is no point in giving compressions
False - some oxygen is in the victim's body
300
Although not all drugs are physically addictive, all are _____________________ addictive
psychologically
300
This drug is one of the most potent; it is a hallucinogen and causes severe disassociation from reality
LSD (acid)
300
You used to get very angry and aggressive when you were upset. Now you've joined a boxing league to release frustration healthily. What defense mechanism is this?
Sublimation?
400
Why do you give compressions in CPR?
Keep blood (and oxygen) pumping through body and brain
400
Step 5 of CPR is 'Repeat.' What are you repeating?
Compressions-breaths cycle
400
These drugs are sold legally but act on the brain similarly to heroin
Painkillers; cough and cold medicines
400
This stimulant is completely synthetic. It causes prolonged insomnia and paranoia. It aggressively wears down the body.
Crystal Meth (methamphetamine)
400
You had a bad day at school so you get an attitude and end up arguing with your parents at home. What defense mechanism was used?
Displacement
500
What law protects you if CPR fails or if you hurt someone during CPR, such as breaking a rib
Good Samaritan Law
500
How long should you continue CPR? (provide 2 reasons you'd stop)
Why is using substances especially dangerous for adolescents? (2 reasons we discussed in class)
Higher risk for addiction; damaged brain development
500
Sometimes people argue certain drugs are good to use because they come from plants; we know that just because it comes from a plant doesn't make it good for us. Name 4 drugs that come from a plant.
Tobacco; Marijuana; Cocaine; Heroin; Alcohol
500
What is the main difference between supression and reperession?
Supression is conscious while repression is unconscious