Balance Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary question to ask when assessing a patient

A

“Tell me about your life”

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2
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Limit naps to ___ minutes

A

30

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3
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avoid this close to bedtime

A

caffeine

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4
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you should have this type of activity daily

A

aerobic exercise

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5
Q

avoid foods that cause ____

A

indigestion

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6
Q

ensure exposure to ____lighting

A

natural

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7
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have a ___ bedtime routine

A

relaxing

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8
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ensure _____ sleep environment

A

pleasant

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9
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A professional organization developed what types of recommendations for sleep duration

A

age-specific

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10
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recommended sleep amount for teenagers? What is the age group

A

14-17 yrs; 8-10 hours

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11
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recommended sleep amount for younger adults? what is the age group

A

18-25 yrs; 7-9 hours

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12
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recommended sleep amount for adults? what is the age group

A

26-64 yrs; 7-9 hours

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13
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recommended sleep amount for older adults? what is the age group

A

65+; 7-8 hours

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14
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what is the ideal temperature in a room

A

65 degrees

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15
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at what time does the body reach its lowest temperature

A

5:00 am

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16
Q

what is one reason that studies say people have insomnia

A

they have improper regulation in body temperature

17
Q

definition of thermoregulation

A

the maintenance of a particular temperature by physiologic and behavior mechanisms- balance between heat loss and heat production

18
Q

4 factors that affect the thermoregulation in aging populations

A
  1. average body temperature
  2. decreased ability of blood vessels to constrict and dilate
  3. reduced ability to sweat
  4. decreased metabolism
19
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what are the 6 things that decrease with sleepiness/fatigue

A
  1. vigilance(alertness)
  2. reaction time
  3. memory
  4. psychomotor coordination
  5. information processing
  6. decision making ability
20
Q

driving while drowsy is compared to….

A

driving with BAC close to the legal limit

21
Q

these are repetitive head drops and last only a few seconds

A

microsleeps

22
Q

What are some substitutes for sleep

A

none. you should be well rested

23
Q

what are 4 signs of drowsiness

A
  1. frequent blinking
  2. trouble keeping eyes open/focused
  3. memory lapses/daydreaming
  4. drifting into lanes or rumble strip
24
Q

what are the 2 interventions for drowsiness

A
  1. 20-minute nap

2. 2 cups of coffee or equal caffeinated drink

25
This is when the switch is always "on". Your worries are on an endless loop
anxiety
26
This is when the day drags on. Daytime drowsiness can be a result of mood-related poor sleep or low mood itself
depression
27
What is the verse that we should remember when life gets overwhelming/busy
Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble"
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Be ____ when something different or stressful occurs...or when what you should do isn't clear
patient
29
___ and ___ ___ what He is saying to you based on who He is.
Hear; act on
30
you should do this rather than react based on your limited skills, insight, and ability to read the future
respond
31
move ____ the opportunities knowing He will do His part.
toward
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do this as an act of Worship
exercise
33
5 benefits of exercise
1. improved cardiac function 2. improved breathing ability 3. increased use of glucose and fatty acids 4. improved GI motility 5. increased production of body heat (burn calories)
34
This is known as our internal clock. What chemical does it influence in our bodies on a 24 hr cycle telling our bodies when to become drowsy or awake
Circadian rhythm; melatonin
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these 2 health risks increase with insufficient sleep
1. high blood pressure | 2. heart problems