personal safety Flashcards
(107 cards)
1
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injuries caused __ deaths in 2020
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201,000
2
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more than $___ is spent each year for medical care and rehabilitation of injured people
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4 trillion
3
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an injury that occurs when no harm is intended
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unintentional injury
4
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unintentional injuries
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motor vehicle crashes, falls, fires
5
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unintentional injury accounts for more yers of
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potential life
6
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leading causes of unintentional injury
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poisoning, falls, motor vehicle, suffocation
7
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an injury that is purposely inflicted
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intentional
8
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human factors of unintentional injury
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risk-taking behavior, alcohol, drugs
psychological and emotional factors
9
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environmental factors of unintentional injury
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natural, social, work-related, home-related
10
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home related injury
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poisoning, falls, fires, choking, drowning, shooting
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major and increasing cause of poisoning deaths
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opioid OD
12
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since 1999 the age-adjusted drug-poisoning death rate has more than
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tripled
13
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prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
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never run car in enclosed space
furnace inspected yearly
caution with anything that produces potentially toxic fumes
14
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leading cause of death among people 65+
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falls
15
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falls are a significant cause of unintentional death and injury for people aged
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44-64
16
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most falls occur on
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stairs
17
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often a factor in falls
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alcohol
18
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preventing falls
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Install handrails and nonslip mats
Keep floors, stairs, and outside areas clear
Install proper lighting
Use a ladder safely
Don’t use chairs to reach things
Use gates on stairs if small children are in the home
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leading cause of home fire
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cooking
20
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leading cause of fire death
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careless smoking
21
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fire prevention
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Properly dispose of all cigarettes
Maintain fireplaces, furnaces, heaters, chimneys, electrical outlets, cords, appliances
Keep portable heaters at least 3 feet from anything that might catch fire
22
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preparation or ire
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plan escape routes
install, maintain smoke detectors
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fire injury prevention
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Get out as quickly as possible
Trapped in a room with smoke coming in—don’t open door
Use alternative escape route
Shout for help through the window
Avoid inhaling smoke—crawl along the floor away from heat and smoke
Remember: stop, drop, roll
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1/3 of all unintentional firearm deaths and nonfatal injuries involve
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children and young adults under 25
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firearm safety
Always treat a gun as if it is loaded
Never point a gun at anything you don’t intend to shoot
Always unload a gun before storing it and store it under lock and key
Inspect firearms carefully before handling
Take a firearms safety course before handling a gun
Buy and use a gun lock designed specifically for your weapon
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___ Americans were injured and ___ killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2020
4.5 million, 38,680
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primary cause of paralysis and brain injury
crashes
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contributing factors to crashes
distracted driving, speeding, aggressive driving, fatigue and sleepiness, alcohol, drugs, lack of seatbelt air bags
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drivers in their 20s make up ___% of distracted drivers in fatal crashes
25
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mild sleep deprivation causes driving impairment comparable to ___ BAC
.05
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BAC of .05-.09 __ times more likely to crash than sober
9
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prevention of crashes
Defensive driving
Check rearview and side mirrors frequently
Be aware of the driving behaviors of other drivers
Don’t follow others too closely
Never assume other drivers see you or can anticipate your actions
* Turn signals, eye contact, allow space and time
Take special care at intersections
Always allow enough following distance
Slow down if weather or road conditions are poor
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motorcycles are involved in ___ traffic fatalities
1/7
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motorcycle crash injuries are more
severe
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reduce head injury risk
helmets
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motorcycle safety strategies
Wear light-colored clothing and drive with headlights on
Develop the necessary skills
Wear a helmet with the DOT symbol
Wear eye protection
Drive defensively
Never assume that other drivers can see you
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wearing a helmet reduces risk of head injury by
66-68%
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bicycle injuries are most often the result of
not understanding rules of road, failing to follow traffic laws, not having sufficient skills/experience, being intoxicated, careless/reckless automobile drivers
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leisure injuries
significant health-related problem
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leisure injury safety strategies
Don’t swim alone, use caution in unfamiliar or cold water, check depth before diving
In water activities, use personal floatation devices
Make sure facilities are safe, follow the rules, and practice good sportsmanship
Use safety equipment and avoid excessive speeds
Use proper precaution when exercising in hot and humid weather
Do not use alcohol or drugs during recreational activities
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weather related injuries
heat, cold, wind, lightening, flooding
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leading wether-related killer
extreme heat
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heat diseases
heat stroke, heat exhaustion
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cold diseases
hypothermia, frostbite
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wind injury
difficulty standing or walkingi
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in extreme wind move to
lowest point or interior room
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lightening can strike
even when not raining
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flooding safety
stay away from rapidly rising or moving water
dont attempt to walk or drive through flooded streets
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significant factors n the decline of work injuries
occupational safety and health act of 1970
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most common work injuries
back and repetitive strain
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proper lifting technique
Bend at the knees and hips, not waist
Place feet securely about shoulder-width apart; grip firmly
Lift gradually, with straight arms
Change the position of your feet before turning
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involve repeated strain on a body part due to overuse, awkward positions, and vibrations
repetitive strain injury
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ex. repetitive strain injury
carpal tunnel
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more than ___ million violent crimes occurred in the US in 2020
1.2
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most violent acts are associated with
arguments or committing of a crime
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use of physical force with the intent o inflict harm, injury, death
violence
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rate of violence vary by
geographical region, neighborhood, socioeconomic level
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college campuses contribute to violence because they are
transitory communities
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violence in the media
Mass media plays a major role
Because of exposure, people come to see violence as an effective means of solving problems
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violence is most often committed by
men
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many of violence victims are
acquainted with attacker
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consistently associated with violence and suicide
alcohol, other drugs
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on college campuses ___ is involved in 95% violent crimes
alcohol
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use of a handgun can change a suicide attempt to
completed suicide and violent assault to murder
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use of physical force to inflict injury or death on another including homicide, aggravated assault, robbery
assault
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firearm homicide rates are highest among
teens and young adults 15-34, Americans of African, indigenous people and hispanic ancestry
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most homicides are committed with a ___ during ___
firearm, argument of people who know each other
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___ people per year lose their lives in law enforcement related incidents
1000
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gang related violence most common in areas where
residents experience the most violent crime, have low income, high unemployment rates, high population density, high crime rate
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when a bias against another persons race or ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability motivates a criminal act
hate crime
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___ homicide indicents occurred in relation to schools between 1994-2018
423
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workplace violence __ over the past decade
decreased
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__ American workers are victims of workplace violence
2 million
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workers at higher risk of violence against them include those who
exchange money with public, work alone, in small groups
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most dangerous jobs
healthcare professionals, public service workers, customer service agents, law enforcement
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unlawful use of force or violence against people or property to intimidate or coerce a government, civilian population, or any segment thereof to further political or social objectives
terrorism
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generally refers to a broad range of abuse acts committed by one family member toward another
family violence
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physical, sexual, or psychological harm imposed by a current or former spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, other romantic/sexual partners
intimate partner violence
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repeatedly harassing or threatening a person through behaviors such as following a person, appearing at a persons residence or workplace, leaving written messages or objects, making harassing phone calls, or vandalizing property; frequently directed at a former intimate partner
stalking
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the use of the internet, email, chat rooms, Facebook, instagram, other electronic means to stalk another person
cyberstalking
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in 2018 ___ children were abused or neglected
1 in 7
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most closely associated with neglect
external stressors
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interpersonal stresses are more closely associated with
physical abuse
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over ___ older adults are abused, exploited, mistreated each year with only ____ incidents reported
4 million, 1 in 24
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most elder abusers are
family members serving as caregivers
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abuse may become an outlet for
frustration
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the solution to elder abuse is
greater social and financial assistance
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less than ___% of sexual crimes are reported
40
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any unwanted sexual contact
sexual assaut
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penetration without consent
rape
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victim is younger than the age of consent
statutory rape
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coerced sexual activity in which the victim knows or is dating the perpetrator
date rape
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make up the majority of perpetrators of sexual violence
acquaintances, current, former intimate partners, non-spouse relatives
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men who rape their dates tend to share certain attributes, including
hostility toward women, belief that dominance alone is a motive for sex, acceptance of sexual violence
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___ are a factor in more than 60% of sexual assault
drugs
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most common form of drug-facilitates sexual assault
alcohol
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date rape drugs
* Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol)
* Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
* Ketamine
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strategies to ensure your drink is not tampered with
* Drink moderately and responsibly, avoiding group drinking or drinking games
* Be wary of opened beverages
* Watch bartender pour drink
* Let your date be the first to drink
* If something is strange about your drink or if you left it unattended, get a fresh one
* Go with friends and leave with friends
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recommendations for dealing with sexual assault
If you feel you are in danger, trust your gut; don’t hesitate to run and scream
Yell, keep yelling
If attacked from behind, use elbows
Try kicking, aim low to avoid losing balance
An attackers most vulnerable spot is his knee. Don’t try to kick a rapist in the crotch, men will have better protective reflexes there
Once you start fighting, keep it up and get away
Remember ordinary rules of behavior don’t apply
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effects of rape
physical and psychological injury
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any sexual contact between an adult and child who is below the legal age of consent
child sexual abuse
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sexual activity between people too closely related to legally married
incest
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adults and adolescents can coerce a minor into sexual act by
using threats, force, promises of friendship, material rewards
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most sexual abusers are
male, heterosexual, known to the victim
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pedophiles
people who are sexually attracted to children
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unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other conduct of a sexual nature
sexual harassment
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explicit or implicit consequences of sexual harassment
Affects academic or employment decisions or evaluations
Interferes with an individual’s academic or work performance
Creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic, work, or student living environment
