Teen Health Course 2

Chapter 15: Personal Safety

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Lesson 3

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1. When you get your own drink you know exactly what you are drinking, and you can be sure that no one put any drugs or alcohol in your drink.



2. The six safety precautions to take are:
   1. Tell your parents where you are going, who you will be with, and when you will be back.
   2. Carry money, a phone card, or a cell phone in case you need to make an emergency phone call.
   3. Stay in well-lit public places.
   4. Stick with another person or a group of your friends.
   5. Be aware of strangers.
   6. Pick code words with family and friends.



3. Some tips for staying safe in an unfamiliar neighborhood are:
   1. Be aware of your surroundings
   2. Walk with another person whenever possible
   3. Trust your feelings
   4. Cross the street if you feel someone is following you
   5. Don't fight with someone who tries to take your belongings.
   6. Use your voice – yell if someone tries to harm you
   7. Use your legs – run to the nearest store or police station for help



4. It is important to be cautious around charming strangers because not all dangerous strangers are rude or forceful when you first meet them.



5. Taking a self defense class would be good way to prepare yourself for any problems you might encounter when you are out.

Additional Resources for Teachers

Below are some additional links to information on staying safe while away from home.

1. Staying Safe on the Streets: http://teenadvice.about.com/library/teenquiz/13/blstreetsmartquiz.htm
2. Teens Health – Self-Defense Basics: http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/self_defense.html
3. Kid Power: http://www.kidpower.org/Research.html

Lesson 5

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1. If you are unsure whether the victim has a serious problem or if he or she is in severe pain, then there's enough doubt in your mind to call for emergency help.



2. To perform the Heimlich maneuver on someone who is choking:
   1. Stand behind the victim
   2. Make a fist and place it above his/her navel
   3. Put your other hand on top of your fist
   4. Give quick, upward thrusts



3. It is important to check the scene of an accident to be sure it is safe, otherwise you could become another victim.



4. The 14 items the Red Cross recommends you keep in a first aid kit are:
   1. First aid manual
   2. Emergency telephone numbers
   3. List of allergies and medications for each family member
   4. Antibiotic ointment
   5. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin
   6. Syrup of ipecac
   7. Bandages and gauze of assorted sizes and roller gauze bandages
   8. CPR barrier devices
   9. Medical exam gloves
   10. Elastic wraps
   11. Adhesive tape
   12. Antiseptic wipes
   13. Cold packs for icing injuries
   14. Thermometer, tweezers and small scissors



5. The ABCs of CPR are:
   1. Airway -- Open the victim's airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin.
   2. Breathing -- Listen, look and feel for signs of breathing. If the victim is not breathing, give two breaths and check for signs of circulation.
   3. Circulation -- Check for signs of circulation, such as breathing, coughing or movement in response to the breaths. If the victim has no signs of circulation, start chest compressions.

Additional Resources for Teachers

Below are some additional links to information on how to respond to an emergency are listed below. You might want to give student hypothetical situations and have them role play how to respond.

1. American College of Emergency Physicians: http://www.acep.org/webportal/PatientsConsumers/HealthSubjectsByTopic/EmergencyPreparedness/FactSheetWhattodoinanEmergency.htm
2. ALF Ambulance Emergency: http://www.alfambulance.net/FIRSTAID.HTM
3. Teen Health CPR: http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/er/cpr.html