5.1.1 Study: Personal Safety Study Guide Health Education Name: Date: 06/19/2020 Record key terms and their definitions in the table. Word intentional Definition Happening or being done in a way that was planned. unintentional Happening or being done in a way that was not planned. A directed focus of the senses and mind. attention impaired social norm Unable to function perfectly. In legal terms, impaired driving is driving under the influence of alcohol or other mind-altering drugs. A generally accepted rule of behavior or conduct. paraplegia Paralysis of the lower half of the body. quadriplegia Paralysis of all four limbs. traumatic brain injury Injury that results from a violent blow or jolt to the head. An object penetrating the skull can also cause traumatic brain injury. An anxiety disorder that is caused by being involved in a traumatic event. A disorder that is caused by not getting enough sleep or not getting quality sleep. post-traumatic stress disorder sleep deficiency Use this study sheet to keep track of the important concepts covered in this study. If you need help answering any of the questions, check with your instructor. Save these study sheets for review when preparing for quizzes and tests. How common is death from accidents in the United States? The fourth-most common cause of death is "accidents”. What are some general ways to avoid risk? Recognition- The first step in avoiding risk is recognizing situations that are inherently risky. Common sense is one guide. Preparation- Recognizing that you will soon be in a risky situation means you can prepare ways to reduce risk. Attention- Being in a risky situation requires attention and vigilance. Paying attention, or focusing the senses on one thing, requires doing only one task at a time. Stopping- Knowing when to leave a risky situation is also an important skill. You need to be able to make that decision when you know you may lose attention or make an error in judgment. What are some causes of car crashes? Impaired driving, driving while drowsy and using one’s phone while driving. What are some reasons speeding increases risk for injury? Increased speed also increases braking time and distance, making it harder to avoid a pedestrian or cyclist who suddenly enters the roadway in front of you. Explain why ATVs are dangerous for young children. They are dangerous because kids under the age of 12 don’t have the body size or strength to operate an ATV which can lead to many injuries and deaths. List safety precautions for driving an ATV. Wearing a helmet, wearing gloves and heavy boots. List safety precautions for riding a motorcycle. Wear a helmet and an eye protection. List risky swimming behaviors. Diving into a lake or river, swimming when impaired and alone and swimming in the ocean Give one example of individual behavior and one example of a social norm that reduces risk. You can drive at a reasonable speed, swim with a buddy, avoid alcohol, wear protective clothing, and eliminate distractions in most situations. Texting while driving is one example of a social norm that can lead to an unintentional injury. List examples of situations that can lead to intentional injury. Intentional injuries often occur in situations that involve fighting, sexual assault, or gun violence. Intentional injuries can also be self-inflicted. Identify a way to control risk in each of these situations. Activity Driving a car Way to control risk Avoid distractions, don’t drive when you’re impaired and don’t drive when drowsy. Swimming Don’t swim when impaired, don’t dive or swim in oceans, lakes or river and swim with a friend Wear safety equipment don’t ride them you’re impaired and avoid speeding. Riding a motorcycle Complete the table. Identify the safety protections needed for each activity. Activity Drilling a hole in steel Protection Use eye protection and wear hearing protection Operating a gas leaf blower Wear eye protection like goggles and wear hearing protection like ear muffins. Wear helmets, teeth protection, and knee pads Skateboarding Why is driving while sleep deprived such a risk? You will be focused on how tired you are rather than the road which can cause you to be distracted and that can cause you to crash to a car or to not drive normally, which can lead to many injuries and even death. Complete the table. Identify the long-term outcomes of these injuries. Injury Spinal-cord injury Long-term outcome Spinal injuries can result in complete or partial paraplegia. This is paralysis of the lower extremities. They can also cause quadriplegia. This affects the body function below the neck. Spinal cord injury shortens lives. People with Traumatic brain injury spinal cord injuries often experience other health complications. Brain injuries that cause confusion or a loss of consciousness for less than 30 minutes are considered mild. However, they often result in long-term headaches, sensory problems, depression, and sleep problems. Injuries involving a loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes are considered severe. They can result in loss of attention, speech, understanding, and long-term memory, as well as temporary or permanent coma.
