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Injury Prevention and Safety Guide

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Injury Prevention and Safety Guide

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Unit 5: Injuries – Apex Health Study

Guide
Lesson 1: Safety and Injury Prevention
Why Injury Prevention Matters:
- Injuries are a leading cause of death for young people.
- Most injuries are preventable through smart choices and safety habits.

Personal Safety Strategies:


- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Use safety gear.
- Avoid drugs/alcohol while using equipment or driving.
- Know your limits.

Home Safety Tips:


- Keep floors clear.
- Use smoke detectors.
- Store chemicals safely.
- Prevent burns: turn pot handles in, check water temp.

School & Workplace Safety:


- Follow safety instructions.
- Wear required gear.
- Know fire exits and drills.

Sport Safety:
- Warm up before activity.
- Use proper equipment.
- Stop if in pain.

Lesson 2: Safety Laws and First Aid


Legal Protections:
- Good Samaritan Law: Protects those who offer emergency aid.
- OSHA: Ensures workplace safety.

First Aid Basics:


1. Check the scene
2. Call 911
3. Care for victim
Common First Aid Situations:
- Bleeding: Apply pressure, elevate, wrap.
- Burns: Cool with water.
- Choking: Abdominal thrusts.
- Fractures: Immobilize, ice.
- Concussions: Rest, monitor.

CPR & AED:


- CPR: 30 compressions, 2 breaths.
- AED: Follow voice instructions, no contact during shock.

Lesson 3: Weather and Natural Disaster Safety


Weather Hazards:
- Lightning: Go indoors.
- Tornado: Go to basement or interior room.
- Flood: Avoid water.
- Heat: Stay cool and hydrated.
- Cold: Dress warmly.

Natural Disasters:
- Earthquakes: Drop, cover, hold.
- Wildfires: Evacuate early.
- Hurricanes: Secure home, have supplies.
- Emergency Kit: Food, water, flashlight, first aid, documents.

Emergency Planning:
- Know evacuation routes.
- Family communication plan.
- Practice drills.

Lesson 4: Wrap-Up on Injuries


Review of Injury Types:
- Soft tissue: Sprains, strains, bruises.
- Bone: Fractures, dislocations.
- Head/spine: Concussions.
- Burns: 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree.

Injury Prevention:
- Be proactive, alert, informed.

Final Tips:
- Memorize R.I.C.E.
- Know CPR/AED basics.
- Practice emergency responses.
- Know common weather dangers.

Quick Memory Boosters


Acronyms:
- R.I.C.E. = Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
- CPR = 30:2 compressions to breaths
- AED = Automated External Defibrillator
- Emergency Response = Check, Call, Care

Sample Test Questions


1. What should you do first in an emergency?
A. Give CPR
B. Call 911
C. Check the scene for safety ✅
D. Move the injured person

2. What does the Good Samaritan Law protect you from?


A. Injury
B. Legal responsibility when helping ✅
C. Insurance claims
D. Getting sued by responders

3. Which is NOT part of R.I.C.E.?


A. Compression
B. Elevation
C. Running ✅
D. Ice

4. Safest place during a tornado?


A. Garage
B. Bedroom
C. Basement or hallway ✅
D. Car

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