8th Grade Health test Study Guide

CPR, Alcohol, Marijuana/Inhalants/Club Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco/Vaping

100 compressions

How many CPR compressions should you give in a minute?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

What does CPR stand for?

at least 2 inches deep

What is the depth of each CPR compression

An event that occurs when fatty material builds up and blocks blood in the coronary arteries

What is a Heart Attack?

Pain or discomfort in the chest, Shortness of breath, nausea

3 symptoms of a heart attack

Occurs when the heart malfunctions or stops beating

What is Cardiac Arrest?

Blood flow to the brain is cutoff and oxygen is not able to get to the brain

What is a stroke?

Droopy face, weakness in limbs, difficulty speaking

3 symptoms of a stroke

Protects all bystanders from getting in trouble if the victim doesn’t make it

What is the “Good Samaritan Law”

Automated external Defibrillator

What is an AED?

1. Check the scene to ensure it is safe

2. Tap the victim and shout, if they don’t respond, check for a pulse and breathing

3. Point to someone to call 911 and get the AED

4. Begin CPR

If you find an unconscious person, what are the steps that you should take?

Age, gender, general health, height, weight, food in stomach, concentration of alcohol in the drink, prescription of illicit drugs

What are some (8) factors affect how a person metabolizes alcohol?

0.8

What is the legal B.A.C (Blood Alcohol Concentration)

21-25 years old

When is the brain fully developed?

Jail time, license taken, fines, and community service

What are the consequences of a D.U.I?

Drink spiking, Infections could spread, More alcohol could be in the drink than you realize

What are the dangers of accepting a drink from someone?

1. Vomiting

2. Constipation

3. Headaches

4. Drowsiness 

5. Fatigue

Name 5 short term affects of drugs on the body

1. Liver Damage

2. Addiction

3. Respiratory Issues

4. Dental Problems

5. Depression

Name 5 Long term affects of drugs on the body

1. Peer Pressure

2. Family or friends do it

3. To be cool/fit in

4. Rebellion

5. Curiosity

5 Reasons why someone might try a drug

1. Blame someone else

2. Give a reason

3. Leave the situation

4. Make a joke of it

5. Keep saying no

6. Make an excuse

Names 6 refusal skills