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Term
First Aid
Definition
– the immediate and temporary care of a person taken with either injury or illness
Term
Survey the Scene
Definition
is it safe for both victim and rescuer
Term
Primary Survey
Definition
find conditions that are immediate threat to victim’s life
Term
Sign
Definition
outward appearance of illness of injury
Term
Symptom
Definition
victim tells you what happened or where it hurts
Term
Shock
Definition
brought on by any severe injury to the body which has a traumatic effect on the body; it first affects the circulatory system and then the entire cardiovascular system
Term
Puncture
Definition
deep hole in the skin, not wide
Term
Incision
Definition
clean cut
Term
Laceration
Definition
rugged cut
Term
Sprain
Definition
overstretching of a ligament in a joint
Term
Strain
Definition
stretching muscle fibers beyond their normal limits
Term
Cardiovascular Disease
Definition
the leading cause of death in the US
Term
Rescue Breathing
Definition
must be done in 4 to 6 minutes
Term
Heat Stroke
Definition
life threatening, uncommon, safety mechanism has ceased
Term
Heat Exhaustion
Definition
not serious, relatively common, safety mechanism working well
Term
Combustion
Definition
Fuel + Heat + Oxygen
Term
Fuel
Definition
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Term
Heat
Definition
Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear
Term
Heat Transfer
Definition
Conduction, Convection, Radiation
Term
Flash Point
Definition
lowest temperature at which a substance will ignite
Term
An unsupervised fire will rage in
Definition
8 to 12 minutes
Term
Average temperature of a fire
Definition
800degrees to 1200degrees
Term
Maximum Temperature your lungs can handle
Definition
150 degrees
Term
How fast should you get out of your house in a fire
Definition
MUST evacuate in 2 to 4 minutes
Term
Smoke Detectors
Definition
first line of defense in a home fire, because fatalities occur when we’re sleeping
Term
Primary Escape Route
Definition
SAFEST route from your home
Term
Secondary Escape Route
Definition
another safe route from our home, because the primary escape route could be blocked during the fire
Term
Meeting Place
Definition
a safe location which every family member knows to go to
Term
Combustion produces
Definition
smoke (gases
Term
Carbon Monoxide
Definition
loss of motor control, irrational decision making, death
Term
Carbon Dioxide
Definition
causes hyperventilation, large amount of CO2 present
Term
Hydrogen Chloride
Definition
produces hydrochloric acid in your lungs
Term
Hydrogen cyanide
Definition
an extremely poisonous gas
Term
Most fire-related deaths caused by
Definition
smoke inhalation
Term
Class A Fire
Definition
ordinary combustible materials, burns extremely hot-Use Type A Extinguisher
Term
Class B Fire
Definition
flammable liquids that produce vapors that ignite-Use Type B Extinguisher – smothers, prevents oxygen from getting to fire
Term
Class C Fire
Definition
electrical fire-use type C Extinguisher
Term
Class D Fire
Definition
combustible metals, industrial use- use type D extinguisher
Term
Arson
Definition
the malicious or fraudulent burning of property
Term
Auto accidents
Definition
are the number one killer of our nation's youth
Term
Six out of ten passenger fatalities
Definition
another teenager is driving
Term
How many auto accidents occur every year that are seriously injured or killed
Definition
3,368,000-one person every six seconds
Term
one in four accidents involve
Definition
speeding
Term
nearly 25% of all teen accidents involve
Definition
speeding
Term
Thirty-three percent of teenage boys and 14% of teenage girls admit to regularly driving
Definition
at speeds higher than 70 miles per hour
Term
of all drivers
Definition
teenager use safety belts the least
Term
Safety belts reduce the number of deaths by 45% and serious injury by 50%
Definition
TRUE
Term
more than half of all U.S. drivers
Definition
don't wear safety belts
Term
Teen boys
Definition
are four times more likely to die driving at night
Term
How many people die or are seriously injured in the back seat
Definition
276,000
Term
How many people die or are seriously injured in the back seat
Definition
276,000
Term
Teenage girls
Definition
are *8*times more likely to die driving at night
Term
The fatal crash risk for teens is highest at what time
Definition
9pm and 6am
Term
curfews reduce accidents by
Definition
23%
Term
Impaired Driving
Definition
is one of the leading causes of death for people between the ages of 16 and 20
Term
Alcohol is responsible for more than
Definition
42% of teen motor-vehicle deaths
Term
About 2in 5 Americans
Definition
will be involved in an alcohol related crash
Term
Alcohol, which impairs the decision making and control processes
Definition
is present in nearly half of all fatal car crashes
Term
Drivers License
Definition
Class "D", "Privilege" Learners permit, Juniors License
Term
Suspension
Definition
your license is taken away for a period of time before its is returned. You may be required to pay a suspension termination fee
Term
Revocation
Definition
license is terminated
Term
Revocation
Definition
license is terminated
Term
How long is the Probation Period
Definition
6 months
Term
Point System
Definition
Identifies "persistent violators" that is who commit a series of violations in a relatively short time period
Term
Road Rage
Definition
emotional state of anger, which escalates into violent criminal acts using the car as a weapon
Term
Blood-Alcohol Content (BAC)
Definition
measurement of alcohol content in bloodstream
Term
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Definition
BAC is 0.8 or higher
Term
Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI)
Definition
BAC is 0.4 to 0.7
Term
Zero Tolerance
Definition
0.2 or higher -1st graph on breathalyzer is considered DWI
Term
Implied Consent
Definition
is giving your consent that when a police officer implies you take a breathalyzer test
Term
Risktaking
Definition
don't do something you'll regret for the rest of your life
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
a state of well being; free from illness, disease, and injury; balance in all aspects of health
Term
Health Risks
Definition
– Hereditary, Environment, Behavioral
Term
Responsible Decisions
Definition
Awareness, Knowledge-based decisions, applying the skills
Term
Decision Making Process
Definition
a. D – Define the problem
b. E – Explore your alternatives
c. C – Consider the consequences
d. I – Identify your values
e. D – Decide and act according to your plan
f. E – Evaluate the results
Term
Personality
Definition
a unique combination of traits, behaviors, attitudes, feelings, and thoughts
Term
Extrovert
Definition
a friendly and outgoing person
Term
Introvert
Definition
a shy or quiet person
Term
Aggressive
Definition
able to express one’s feelings in a non-threatening way
Term
Assertive
Definition
able to express one’s feelings in a non-threatening way
Term
Maslow
Definition
Developed a theory that people must a hierarchy of needs
Term
Erickson
Definition
Developed an eight stage theory of personality development
Term
Freud
Definition
Developed a theory that personality has an id, ego, and superego
Term
Mental Health
Definition
state of being comfortable with yourself, with others, and with your surroundings; able to be realistic about strengths and weaknesses, handle responsibilities, feel enjoyment and sense of achievement
Term
Id
Definition
biological urges, such as hunger or thirst
Term
Ego
Definition
thoughtful, decision-making part of personality
Term
Superego
Definition
judges right and wrong; conscience
Term
Psychoanalysis
Definition
treatment technique that brings memories into conscious mind, resolve inner conflicts
Term
. Erik Erikson
Definition
a. Devised an eight-stage theory of personality development
Term
Abraham Maslow
Definition
Hierarchy of Needs
Term
Stress
Definition
reaction of your body to threatening or challenging events
Term
Stressor
Definition
situation, event, or person causing the stress
Term
Future Shock
Definition
the disease of change, nervousness, anticipation, continuous feelings of anxiety
Term
The Stress Response
Definition
Fight or Flight
Term
Eustress
Definition
a stress that produces a positive effect
Term
Immune system
Definition
The system affected by long-term stress
Term
Adrenaline
Definition
Increases your heart rate
Term
Ulcer
Definition
an illness caused by too much stomach acids
Term
Distress
Definition
a stress that causes a negative effect
Term
Psychosomatic illness
Definition
a physical disorder caused by stress or other emotional causes
Term
High Blood Pressure
Definition
A condition that can be a factor related to heart disease
Term
Relaxation
Definition
State that you are not actively responding to actively stressors
Term
Hardiness
Definition
a trait in which people have a great deal of resistance to stress
Term
Drug
Definition
is any substance that alters the way cells and tissues function
Term
Medicine
Definition
any substance used to treat a disease, disorder, or injury
Term
Prescription Drugs
Definition
drugs given under the direction of a doctor; strong drugs
Term
Over-the-Counter (OTC)
Definition
drugs that may be purchased by anyone
Term
Illegal Drugs
Definition
against the law, most of the time they have no medical use
Term
What a drug does to your body is called
Definition
the action
Term
Drug effect
Definition
what you feel is the effect
Term
writing a prescription, a doctor considers
Definition
age, weight, height, body type, sex, heart rate, breathing rate, history, etc. to come up with the proper dosage
Term
Side Effects
Definition
unwanted, even dangerous, physical and mental effects
Term
Overdose
Definition
– serious reaction form excessive amounts of a drug
Term
. Drug Allergies
Definition
side effects that occur because you body rejects a drug
Term
Antagonistic
Definition
of the drugs are canceled out
Term
Synergistic
Definition
many times greater that either would produce on its own
Term
Drug Abuse
Definition
people intentionally misuse drugs for non-medicinal purposes
Term
Why Teens use Drugs
Definition
want to be accepted by friends
Term
why adults use drugs
Definition
want to escape
Term
Tolerance
Definition
resistance to a drug causes your body to need more
Term
Risks
Definition
your body makes both immediate and gradual changes to accommodate the action and effects of any chemical substance
Term
Dependence
Definition
state in which a person is incapable of controlling drug use
Term
Controlled Substance
Definition
drug use is specifically limited by law because it can cause dependence
Term
Withdrawal Symptoms
Definition
body’s reaction to not having a drug it depends on
Term
Depressants
Definition
slows down the central nervous system and body functions
Term
Anti-Anxiety, Tranquilizers, Methaqualone
Definition
relieve tensions; sleep disorders, calm,happiness
Term
Sedatives, Hypnotics, and Barbiturates
Definition
relax, induce sleep
Term
Anti-Psychotics
Definition
major tranquilizers, used for mental or emotional illness
Term
Stimulants
Definition
speeds up the central nervous system and body functions
Term
Caffeine
Definition
mild stimulant
Term
Amphetamines
Definition
powerful prescription, feelings of well-being, high energy, psychological dependence, depression when it wears off
Term
Cocaine
Definition
most powerful stimulant, but short active
Term
Mainlining
Definition
snorting
Term
Narcotics
Definition
any depressant drug made, or is chemically similar to, opium from poppy plants; eases pain and dulls senses
Term
Morphine
Definition
relieves pain, induces sleep
Term
Codeine
Definition
suppresses coughing, drowsiness
Term
Heroin
Definition
most abused narcotic
Term
Opium
Definition
mixed with tobacco and smoked; induces sleep, intense dreams; euphoric state
Term
Methadone
Definition
chemically similar to heroin, used for addicts
Term
Psychoactive
Definition
alters perception, thought, and mood; hard to tell what is real and what isn’t; distorts senses, unpredictable mood swings; memory loss; frightening trips; lose time
Term
LSD
Definition
(lysergic acid diethytomide) strongest hallucinogen -"bad Trips"
Term
Mescaline
Definition
psychoactive component of peyote cactus – imaginary shapes and colors
Term
Psilocybin
Definition
South American mushroom – like LSD but not as strong
Term
PCP
Definition
phencyclidine) angeldust – stimulant, depressant, hallucinogen
Term
Marijuana
Definition
Indian Hemp Plant
Term
THC
Definition
active chemical in marijuana -psychoactive component
Term
Hashish
Definition
concentrated form of marijuana
Term
Inhalants
Definition
volatile organic solvents, liquid to vapor
Term
Anabolic Steroids
Definition
Synthetic drugs that resemble the male hormone testosterone
Term
Designer Drug
Definition
new chemical similar to another drug
Term
Look-Alike Drug
Definition
contain any kind of unknown substance
Term
Alcohol
Definition
most widely abused drug among high school students
Term
Ethanol
Definition
powerful depressant that slows down the activity of the central nervous system
Term
Fermentation
Definition
involves sugar and yeast
Term
Distillation
Definition
C. Distillation – involved fermented liquid being heated
Term
Proof
Definition
effect on the body
Term
Intoxication
Definition
1. Intoxication – negative effect that alcohol has on the body and behavior from mild loss of judgment to a loss of consciousness
Term
Metabolism
Definition
changes a substance chemically so that it can be used or removed from the body
Term
Oxidation
Definition
Sobering up – ONLY TIME!
Term
Intoxication factors
Definition
body weight, amount of food, rate of consumption, rate at which it burns, gender, concentration, volume
Term
Behavioral Effects
Definition
a person’s mood and reason for drinking can alter the effects of alcohol
Term
DWI
Definition
– Driving while intoxicated – 0.8 or higher
Term
DWAI
Definition
DWAI – Driving while ability impaired – driving under the influence – 0.5-0.8
Term
Dependence
Definition
addiction withdrawal
Term
Total Alcohol Syndrome (TAS)
Definition
pregnant women that drink put the health of their child atrisk – birth defects, health problems, delayed growth, poor motor skills, mental retardation
Term
Reverse Tolerance
Definition
Causes costly problem for society and emotional ordeals for everyone involved, family member, friends, and co-workers
Term
AL-AONON
Definition
helps friends and family members of alcoholics learn how they cancontribute to recovery
Term
ALATEEN
Definition
help for teens who live with alcoholics
Term
Nicotine
Definition
1. Nicotine – stimulant that causes addiction
a. Rapid pulse, rise in BP, drop in skin temperature, constriction of vessels
Term
Tar
Definition
dark, sticky mixture of chemicals that form when tobacco burns
Term
Carbon Monoxide
Definition
poisonous, colorless, odorless gas
Term
Anoxia
Definition
decrease in oxygen, shortness of breath
Term
Carcinogen
Definition
causes cancer
Term
Cardiovascular Dis
Definition
more deadly among smokers
Term
Cancer
Definition
uncontrolled cell growth that invades surrounding tissue and destroys it
Term
Leukoplasia
Definition
white patches
Term
Emphysema
Definition
breathing disorder in which the air sacs lose their ability to expand and contract
Term
Metabolism
Definition
chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
Term
Calories
Definition
amount of energy released when nutrients are burned
Term
Carbohydrates
Definition
made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; great source of energy
Term
Glucose
Definition
most important sugar, most energy
Term
Starch
Definition
complex carbohydrates
Term
Glycogen
Definition
type of starch, stored in body
Term
Fiber
Definition
complex carbohydrate from plants; can’t be broken down by body
Term
Fats
Definition
highest energy content
Term
Saturated
Definition
all single bonds
Term
Unsaturated
Definition
double or triple bonds
Term
Cholesterol
Definition
waxy, fat like substance found in animal cells
Term
Proteins
Definition
contain nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; energy source
Term
Amino acids
Definition
building blocks of proteins
Term
9 essential amino acids
Definition
body can not live without them
!
Term
Vitamins
Definition
– made by living things, required in small amounts, assist in chemical reactions in the body
Term
Deficiency
Definition
– person does not obtain enough of a certain vitamin
Term
Minerals
Definition
nutrients that are not made by living things (ex. Calcium)
Term
Hemoglobin
Definition
iron-containing substance in red blood cells
Term
Anemia
Definition
not enough iron for hemoglobin
Term
Water
Definition
65% of our body weight
Term
Electrolytes
Definition
dissolved substances that regulate body processes
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
steady state within the body
Term
Dehydration
Definition
c. Dehydration – person does not obtain enough water
Term
Food Guide Pyramid
Definition
Graph that groups foods according to types and indicated how many servings of each type should be eaten daily
Term
Daily Values
Definition
amount of nutrients the average person should obtain each day
Term
Food Guide by
Definition
U.S Department of Agriculture
Term
Malnutrition
Definition
person’s nutrient consumption is inadequate
Term
Managing Weight
Definition
Weight depends on body structure and level of activity
Term
Appetite
Definition
desire for food based on emotional factors
Term
Hunger
Definition
physical discomfort that is caused by your body’s need for food
Term
Emotional stress
Definition
appetite increases
Term
Obesity
Definition
person’s weight is more than 20% above their appropriate weight
Term
Insulin
Definition
substance that enables glucose to pass from the blood into the cells
Term
Diabetes mellitus
Definition
body does not produce enough insulin, high levels on glucose in blood; can’t eat lots of sugar
Term
Hypoglycemia
Definition
low blood sugar
Term
Food Labels
Definition
required by the FDA
Term
Food Additives
Definition
chemicals added to food to prevent it from spoiling
Term
Enriched
Definition
nutrients added to replace those that were lost
Term
Fortified
Definition
nutrients added that were not originally there
Term
Emulsifier
Definition
keeps fats from separating from the other ingredients in a food
Term
Digestion
Definition
breaking down of food
Term
Crown
Definition
part of tooth above gums
Term
Dentin
Definition
major component of teeth, yellowish bonelike material
Term
Enamel
Definition
hardest material in the body, covers teeth
Term
Root Canal
Definition
tooth’s nerves and blood vessels
Term
Gingiva
Definition
gums, tissues that surround teeth, bone housing the tooth
Term
Halitosis
Definition
bad breath
Term
Plaque
Definition
sticky, invisible bacteria filled film that covers the teeth
Term
Tartar
Definition
hardened plaque, leads to gingivitis
Term
Malocclusion
Definition
upper and lower teeth don’t meet properly
Term
Enzymes
Definition
help chemical reactions in the body
Term
Epiglottis
Definition
covers windpipe while swallowing
Term
Esophagus
Definition
food passage
Term
Stomach
Definition
chemical digestion, churns food
Term
Small Intestine
Definition
absorbs nutrients
Term
Liver
Definition
removes harmful material from the body
Term
Gallbladder
Definition
stores bile
Term
Pancreas
Definition
produces hormones
Term
Ulcers
Definition
open sores
Term
Crohn’s Disease
Definition
ongoing inflammation of lower part of the small intestine
Term
Excretion
Definition
body gets rid of waste
Term
Nephron
Definition
filtering unit of the kidney
Term
Uremia
Definition
kidney failure – poisons body and blood
Term
Skeletal System
Definition
supports body, protects vital organs, and enables you to move
Term
Axial Skeleton
Definition
bones in head, breastbone, ribs, and backbones
Term
Cranium
Definition
a. Cranium – thick, hard part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain
Term
Jawbone
Definition
only moving bone in the skull
Term
Vertebrae
Definition
33 bones that make up the spinal column
Term
Appendicular Skeleton
Definition
– all other bones in body (arms, hands, legs, shoulders, etc.)
Term
Joints
Definition
point where 2 bones meet
Term
Ligaments
Definition
strong bands that hold bones together and prevent them from popping apart
Term
Synovial fluid
Definition
lubricates joints and reduces wear on bones
Term
Immovable
Definition
Cranium
Term
Hinges
Definition
Knee
Term
Ball and Socket
Definition
Shoulder
Term
Pivot
Definition
Neck
Term
Gliding
Definition
Wrist
Term
Periostem
Definition
tough membrane that covers the bones
Term
Marrow
Definition
soft tissue that fills the bone
Term
Red marrow
Definition
fills spongy bone, makes blood cells
Term
yellow marrow
Definition
fills long bones, mostly fat, can become red marrow
Term
Ossification
Definition
process that replaces bone cartilage with muscle
Term
Fracture
Definition
break in a bone
Term
Dislocation
Definition
ends of the bone are forced out of their normal positions
Term
Sprain
Definition
overstretched or torn ligament
Term
Torn Cartilage
Definition
serious damage to the cartilage that covers the ends
Term
Bursitis
Definition
painful irritation of the bursa
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
condition in which bones become weak and break easily
Term
Skeletal
Definition
voluntary
Term
Smooth and Cardiac
Definition
involuntary
Term
Lactic acid
Definition
waste products from cells that don’t use to move
Term
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Definition
brain and spinal cord
Term
Rabies
Definition
animal bite, infects the CNS; can be fatal if untreated
Term
Epilepsy
Definition
disturbed impulses to the brain; results in seizures
Term
Alveoli
Definition
small sacs at the end of the bronchial
Term
Tuberculosis
Definition
chronic disease; long term bacterial infection; airborne
Term
Bacteria
Definition
Toxins (poisons
Term
Virus
Definition
Attacks the reproductive system of healthy cells.- Can NOT be killed with antibiotics, only antivirals
Term
Fungus
Definition
Ringworm, Athlete’s foot, etc
Term
Protozoans
Definition
tiny organisms that live in tropical polluted water
Term
Phagocytes
Definition
white blood cells-Destroy pathogens
Term
Macrophages
Definition
very large white blood cells,Break up pathogens, present physical pieces to Helper T Cells
Term
Helper T Cells
Definition
Analyze physical pieces of pathogen, sends out biological make-up of the pathogen to B Cells and Killer T Cells
Term
B Cells
Definition
Engineer antibodies that match the protein structure of the pathogen that is causing the infection
Term
Killer T Cells
Definition
1. Destroy pathogens
Memory cell – remembers a pathogen
Term
Antibodies
Definition
Neutralize pathogens by bonding with the protein structure
Term
Active Immunity
Definition
Result of having an infection
Term
Immunization
Definition
you receive a vaccine for a certain pathogen – “shot”
Term
Vaccines cannot prevent infections
Definition
but prevents infection from developing into the disease
Term
Passive Immunity
Definition
a shot of antibodies made in an outside medium
Term
Fever
Definition
cell damage begins at 100+ degrees
Term
Allergies
Definition
NOT an infection, chemical reaction
Term
Chlamydia
Definition
Most common bacterial STD in the US
Term
Gonorrhea
Definition
Bacterial STD can lead to loss of Kidney
Term
Genital Herpes
Definition
virus that can't be treated, works in cycles
Term
Protease Inhibitors
Definition
current treatment for AIDS patients
Term
AZT
Definition
slows down the replication process-First treatment given to AIDS
Term
Pneumocystis Carini
Definition
cancer of the lung
Term
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Definition
skin cancer
Term
Arc
Definition
HIV-related complex
Term
AIDS
Definition
4. AIDS – opportunistic diseases – immune system destroyed
Term
Jaundice
Definition
leads to liver loss-red blood cells don’t carry oxygen anymore, leads to yellow skin, red eyes, etc.
Term
anaphylactic shock
Definition
Allergic reaction to medicine
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