National Injury Prevention Day

Injury Prevention

100

True or False? Unintentional Injury is the leading cause of premature death for people ages 1-44.

True

200

Which of the following is considered to be an intentional injury? Motor vehicle crash, Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound, Burn, or Fall

Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound

300

Define a mechanism of injury.

The external cause that led to the occurrence of an injury.

400

Is this injury prevention activity focused on the individual, relationship, community, or society level? Educational program aimed at increasing safe driving?

Individual

500

Describe primary prevention.

Preventing injuries and violence before they happen.

Fall Prevention

100

True or False? Falls are a normal part of aging.

False

200

Falls is the #_____ mechanism of injury for admitted Trauma patients at Memorial Hermann Katy.

#1

300

How many minutes of exercise should an older adult complete each week to decrease fall risk?

150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise

400

1 out of ______ falls results in an injury that causes the older adult to restrict their activities for a day or more or to seek attention from the healthcare system. 

10

500

Name 3 factors that can increase a person's fall risk.

Age, medications, comorbidities, exercise, eye sight, diet, home hazards

Motor Vehicle Safety

100

What is the #1 factor that contributes to someone experiencing a motor vehicle or motorcycle crash?

Speeding

200

Motor vehicle or motorcycle crashes are the #___ top mechanism of injury for all admitted trauma patients and Memorial Hermann Katy.

2

300

What height does a child have to be to ride without a car seat or booster seat?

4'9

400

Name 3 things that can cause a driver to be distracted?

talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, adjusting the stereo, entertainment, or navigation system

500

Out of 200 United States cities, how does Houston rank in terms of riskiest city for driving? 

154

Suicide Prevention

100

True or False? Firearm safety storage is especially important for families with a family member experiencing suicidal thoughts or history of previous suicide attempt.

True

200

What is the number to the free, 24/7 text and call suicide and crisis hotline?

988

300

Suicide is the ___ leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34 and the _____ leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 44. 

2nd, 4th

400

Name 3 individual risk factors that increase suicide risk.

• Previous suicide attempt
• History of depression and other mental illnesses
• Serious illness such as chronic pain
• Criminal/legal problems
• Job/financial problems or loss
• Impulsive or aggressive tendencies
• Substance use
• Current or prior history of adverse childhood experiences
• Sense of hopelessness

500

Name 3 circumstances that protect against suicide risk.

Individual Protective Factors

• Effective coping and problem-solving skills
• Reasons for living (for example, family, friends, pets, etc.)
• Strong sense of cultural identity

Relationship Protective Factors

• Support from partners, friends, and family
• Feeling connected to others

Community Protective Factors

• Feeling connected to school, community, and other social institutions
• Availability of consistent and high quality physical and behavioral healthcare

Societal Protective Factors:

• Reduced access to lethal means of suicide among people at risk
• Cultural, religious, or moral objections to suicide

Sports Injury Prevention

100

Sports injuries are the ____ top mechanism of injury for admitted trauma patients at Memorial Hermann Katy.

3rd

200

Name 2 common sports injuries.

• Sprains and strains
• Joint injuries (knee)
• Muscle injuries
• Dislocations
• Fractures
• Achilles tendon injuries
• Pain along the shin bone

300

Name 3 ways to prevent sports injuries?

• Develop a fitness plan that includes cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility. This will help decrease your chance of injury.
• Alternate exercising different muscle groups and exercise every other day.
• Cooldown properly after exercise or sports. It should take 2 times as long as your warm-ups.
• Stay hydrated. Drink water to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
• Stretching exercises can improve the ability of muscles to contract and perform, reducing the risk of injury. Each stretch should start slowly until you reach a point of muscle tension. Stretching should not be painful. Aim to hold each stretch for up to 20 seconds.
• Use the right equipment or gear and wear shoes that provide support and that may correct certain foot problems that can lead to injury.
• Learn the right techniques to play your sport.
• Rest when tired, Avoid exercise when you are tired or in pain.
• Always take your time during strength training and go through the full range of motion with each repetition.
• If you do sustain a sports injury, make sure you participate in adequate rehabilitation before resuming strenuous activity.

400

Approximately ___ out of 10 emergency department visits for sports-related trauma brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions are among children aged 17 and under.

7

500

Rank the following in terms of highest rates of concussion: Girls' soccer, boys' wrestling, boys' football, boys' soccer

-Boys' football

-Girls' soccer

-Boys' wrestling

-Boys' soccer