Water Safety
What was the name of the musician's story we talked about in class? What happened to him?
Sean Kingston - Jet Ski accident
True or False: The best way to exit a building when there is a fire is to take the elevator because it’s faster than taking the stairs
False
Injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages 1-44
True - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 180,000 people die from injuries each year—1 person every 3 minutes
You are skateboarding and riding bikes with several of your friends. One of your friends attempts a boardslide and lands on his face. He is bleeding and seems to be in and out of consciousness. What do you do?
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Which of the following is not considered a medical emergency?
A. an unconscious person B. heart attack C. Choking D. Hangnail
How deep should the water be to safely dive into it?
9 feet
If your first and second exits are blocked and you must escape through a smoky area, you should:
Crawl low under the smoke to your exit
True or False: Accidents happen. People can’t prevent an accident
False - Most accidents, better called unintentional injuries, can be prevented by making healthier choices
Julie cuts her hand with a knife. What do you do to help control the bleeding?
Apply pressure directly over the wound
A result from the skin/body being burned and/or respiratory damage from smoke inhalation
Fire Related Injury
Diving accounts for what percent of all the spinal cord injuries in the United States?
10%
What three elements must be present at the same time to have a fire?
Oxygen, Fuel, and Heat
It’s okay to take a friend’s medication if they are your best friend and you really trust them
False - Doctors consider the potential benefits and risks to each patient before prescribing medications.
- Poisoning deaths among teenagers rose 91% between 2000 - 2009, mostly due to prescription drug abuse.
Proper first aid for a first degree burn is:
Run cool water on the burn
Practices and claims to have special knowledge in some field, typically medicine
Quackery
What are the three most common causes of drowning
Not knowing how to swim, not wearing a life jacket, lack of supervision, diving in shallow water, going beyond swimming ability, getting tired
If you are trapped in smoke or heat, recall 4 things that you should do to ensure your safety
- Before you open any door, feel the door with the back of your hand. If the door is warm to the touch, DO NOT attempt to open the door.
- Stuff the cracks of the door to keep out smoke
- Stay low to the floor, cover mouth and nose with a damp cloth
- Call the fire department and tell them where you're located
In North Carolina middle schools, most students report that they have ridden in a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been recklessly speeding.
False - MOST NC middle school students report that they have NOT done this!
What is the first step you should take when giving first aid
Make sure the scene is safe
Over-stretching or tearing a ligament, tendon, or a muscle
Sprain
What are two water safety tips?
Learn how to swim, never swim alone, make sure you have adult supervision, know your limits, don't depend on floatation devices, do not consume alcohol or drugs, obey all warning signs, etc.
What is the acronym for how to use a fire extinguisher and what does each letter stand for?
PASS - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Explain the difference between intentional and unintentional injuries
Intentional - Done by someone else or the individual (acts of violence: assault, murder, self-harm, and suicide)
Unintentional - Not planned (falls, car accidents, poisoning, drowning, suffocation, fires, head injuries)
What does the acronym RICE stand for and why do we use it?
Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate - Used as general care for sprains and strains
A medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood
Shock