Applications Flashcards

1
Q

When can neurological damage to the hypothalamus take place

A

After surgery
Disease
Tumor
Trauma
Stoke
Old age

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2
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What can damage to the hypothalamus cause

A

Insomnia

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3
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What are relaxation techniques

A

Techniques that help people fall asleep more easily

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4
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State the three relaxation techniques

A

Clearing the mind
Deep breathing
Relieving tension in the body

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5
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How do you clear the mind

A

Set time aside each day to write your worries once they do this they are to try not to worry about it at any other point in the day

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6
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How to relieve tension in the body

A

Visualise each muscle relaxing
Start with feet
Tense muscles for a few seconds then release

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7
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How to use deep breathing

A

Upright position
Closing the mouth
Inhale through nose for 4 seconds
Hold for 7
Exhale for 8
Repeat 3-4 times

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8
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How is relaxation technique useful

A

Rebalance the nervous system

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9
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What is sleep hygiene

A

Cleaning up your environment before sleep

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10
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How to improve sleep hygiene

A

Reduce alcohol and nicotine and coffee

Avoiding late meals before bed
Regular exercise
Avoiding naps

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11
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How to improve the physical environment ( bedroom) for sleep hygiene

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Darkness
Quiet
Good temp
Comfortable bed
Anything to do with work out of sight out of mjnd

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