HPE Unit 1 Exam Revision Notes

Risk

The possibility of harm; potential for negative outcomes (physical, social, or reputational).

Social Risk

Negative social consequences from decisions or actions. Examples include social disapproval and damage to reputation.

Emotional Risk

Risks to emotional and mental wellbeing that can affect mood and wellbeing without being physically harmful. Examples include discrimination and relationship breakdown.

BINGE DRINKING

To consume an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time. Risks for teens include deaths, liver disease, poor decision-making, and injuries.

DRSABCD

A first aid acronym standing for: Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation.

CPR Steps for Unconscious Adults

Call 000 (emergency), lay them on their back and open the airway, check for breathing, perform 30 chest compressions, then 2 rescue breaths. Repeat until help arrives.

Recovery Position (When and How)

To be used if a person is unconscious but breathing and there are no life-threatening conditions. The steps are: kneel beside them, place the arm nearest you with the palm supporting the head, bend the knee of the top leg to stabilise, roll them onto their side, tilt the head back slightly to keep the airway open, and monitor breathing until help arrives.

Risk

The possibility of harm; potential for negative outcomes (physical, social, or reputational).

Social Risk

Negative social consequences from decisions or actions. Examples: social disapproval, damage to reputation.

Emotional Risk

Risks to emotional and mental wellbeing; can be not physically harmful but affect mood and wellbeing. Examples: discrimination, relationship breakdown.

Vaping Risks

addiction, lung ext{ }damage, toxic ext{ }chemicals, burns

Illicit Drugs Risks

Risks from unsafe substances; unknown purity/contaminants; potential for harm and legal consequences.

BINGE DRINKING

To consume an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time.

CPR: Unconscious Adult - Step 1

Call emergency (000: region-appropriate).

CPR: Unconscious Adult - Compressions

30 chest compressions.

DRSABCD First Aid Acronym

Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation.

Recovery Position - When to use

If a person is unconscious but breathing and there are no life-threatening conditions.

Risk

The possibility of harm; potential for negative outcomes (physical, social, or reputational).

Social Risk

Negative social consequences from decisions or actions. Examples: social disapproval, damage to reputation.

Emotional Risk

Risks to emotional and mental wellbeing; can be not physically harmful but affect mood and wellbeing. Examples: discrimination, relationship breakdown.

Vaping Risks

Addiction, lung damage, toxic chemicals, burns.

Illicit Drugs Risks

Risks from unsafe substances; unknown purity/contaminants; potential for harm and legal consequences.

Party Safe Behaviours (1)

Hydration and food; know your limits; look after yourself and others.

Party Safe Behaviours (2)

Stay with friends and check on mates; plan transport or designate a driver; avoid dangerous substances.

Party Safe Behaviours (3)

Be alert for signs of overdose or illness and seek help; respect others; support peers who are upset or unwell.

CPR: Unconscious Adult Steps

Call emergency (000); lay them on their back and open the airway; check for breathing; 30 chest compressions; 2 rescue breaths; repeat until help arrives.

DRSABCD Acronym

Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation.

Binge Drinking

To consume an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time.

Binge Drinking - Risks for Teens

Deaths, liver disease, poor decision-making, injuries.

Recovery Position - When to Use

If a person is unconscious but breathing and there are no life-threatening conditions.

Recovery Position - How

Kneel beside them; place the arm nearest you with the palm supporting the head; bend the knee of the top leg to stabilise; roll them onto their side; tilt the head back slightly to keep the airway open; monitor breathing until help arrives.

Teen Risk with Binge Drinking - Key Concerns

Potential for overdose, accidents, injuries, and harm to health.