A9 Health and Wellbeing Flashcards
How can signposting support an individuals health?
.provides awareness on a wider range
.provides alternative options
.provides a safe and secure environment for the individual
What tool is used to measure BP?
blood pressure monitor
What is statins?
medicines that lower you cholesterol
What does lack of iron lead to?
anemia
What does a lack of calcium lead to?
weak teeth and bones
What is the normal heart rate?
60-100 times a minute
What tool is used to measure oxygen levels?
oximeter
What does a lack of protein lead to?
lack of muscle mass
What does a lack of Vitamin D lead to?
bone deformation such as rickets
What is the normal respiratory rate?
12-20 breaths per minute
What is the normal blood pressure for adults?
110/60 - 120/80
What are the 2 types of pain?
chronic and acute
What is the normal oxygen saturation levels for adults ?
95% - 100%
What is the average temperature for an adult?
36 - 37°C
How does nutrition and diet choices affect BMI?
obesity - increases risks of type 2 diabetes and heart attacks
malnutrition - leads to vitamin deficiency
How does smoking impact good health and well-being?
.increases the risk of lung cancer and others
.increases risk of heart disease
How does low physical activities impact health and well-being?
.greater risk of developing hypertension
.has been linked to anxiety and depression
What are some behavioural signs that a person is in pain?
.altered energy levels
.altered character
.changes in usual sleeping and energy pattern
What are the impacts of ageing on emotional well-being?
.loneliness/social isolation
.transitions and significant life events
What are 2 examples of social interventions that empower individuals to improve their health?
.national institute for health protection campaign
.sharing examples of health promotion activities
What is an evidence based approach?
making better decisions considering all the factors and statistics
What are 2 ways to support a person’s health, comfort and well-being?
.collaborative approaches across the healthcare sector
.encouraging individuals to make decisions about their care and treatment
.adopting a person-centred approach to support PIES
What is MECC?
an evidence-based approach to improve people’s health and well-being.
What are some verbal signs that’s a person is experiencing pain?
.self-report
.crying out
.groans/grunts
How does substance abuse and addiction impact heath and well-being?
.effects on health may occur after one use.
.longer terms include risks of heart disease, cancer and hepatitis
What is contraindication?
a reason that means it’s unadvisable to combine certain foods with particular medicines
What is a non-verbal sign that a person is in pain?
facial expressions e.g. frowning, looking sad or grimacing
What is signposting?
determining the most appropriate service for the individual to meet their needs
What are 2 ways to ensure efficient/effective nutrition and hydration?
.promoting the importance of nutrition and hydration
.close monitoring of nutrition and fluid intake
What are 2 ways to take holistic approaches?
.treating the person, not just the condition
.understanding the individual’s lifestyle
What are the MECC 6 major focuses?
.stop smoking
.drinking alcohol within recommended units
.eating healthily
.physically active
.keep to a healthy weight
.improve health and wellbeing
What are 3 symptoms of diabetes?
.fatigue
.increased thirst
.unexplained weight loss
What are 4 health inequalities?
.poverty
.poor living environment
.lack of life chances
.poor educational opportunities
What are the impacts of ageing on physical health?
.senses
.age associated diseases e.g. dementia
What does a lack of vitamin A lead to?
inflamed skin, night blindness, infertility, delayed growth and respiratory infections.
What are 2 examples of preventative approaches?
.help people to stay healthy and independent for as long as possible.
.providing people with knowledge to make healthy lifestyle choices
What does a lack of vitamin C lead to?
leads to severe deficiencies which causes scurvy, dry skin, hair loss and anemia.
How does alcohol consumption impact health and wellbeing?
.long-term effects including heart, pancreas and liver damage.
.weakens immune system.
What are the changes in approach to health care?
.from treating illness to promoting wellbeing.
.improved MDT working to support an individual
What are some physical signs that a person is in pain or whose health is deteriorating?
.skin condition
.moving slowly
.clenching
.repeatedly touching or guarding area of pain
What are 2 things that should be considered when making a diet plan?
.allergies
.likes and dislikes
.beliefs
.foods that can affect medicine
What are the impacts of ageing on cognitive health?
.memory
.attention
.reasoning
.problem solving
.information processing
