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Health EOC vocab

Health EOC vocab. Injury Prevention and Safety. 1. Among teens, alcohol is a factor in a large % if deaths from car crashes MAINLY because, . Alcohol impairs a driver’s ability to react to dangerous situation People under the influence of alcohol often drive too slowly

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Health EOC vocab

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  1. Health EOC vocab Injury Prevention and Safety

  2. 1. Among teens, alcohol is a factor in a large % if deaths from car crashes MAINLY because, • Alcohol impairs a driver’s ability to react to dangerous situation • People under the influence of alcohol often drive too slowly • Most intoxicated drivers are under age 21 • There are a large number of teen drivers Answer: A

  3. 2. Which of these is the Most important way to protect yourself from serious injury on a motorcycle? • Drive only during daylight • Wear a leather jacket • Wear a helmet • Do not carry passengers Answer: C

  4. 3. If someone is choking and unable to breath, what is the BEST action for you to take? • Hit the victim on the back to knock out the object causing the choking • Use the Johnson compression technique to clear the throat • Perform the Heimlich Maneuver and call for help • Keep the victim quiet and wait for the choking to stop Answer: C

  5. 4. If you come upon a person who is injured and unconscious, what should you do FIRST? • Make sure it is safe for you to help the person • Check to see if the person is bleeding • Check to see if the person I breathing • Check to see if the person's heart is beating Answer: A

  6. 5. Which of these statements about driving under the influence of alcohol is true • It does not impair drivers ability to concentrate • It accounts for about half of all the traffic deaths • It is more dangerous for males than for females • It becomes less risky with driving experience Answer: B

  7. 6. Which of these statements about people who commit suicide is true • They rarely talk to anyone before attempting suicide • They are always severely mentally ill • They rarely use alcohol or other drugs • They usually indicate they need help prior to attempting suicide Answer: D

  8. 7. Consuming alcohol increases the chance of an automobile crash because alcohol • Slows reaction time • Improves coordination • Promotes good judgment • Increases inhibition Answer: A

  9. 8. Sally has told Ola that she is feeling worthless and wants to end her life. Which of the following individuals would be LEAST likely prepared to help A. a school counselor B. A friend C. A mental health professional • A school nurse Answer: B

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