Balance Flashcards
What is the primary question to ask when assessing a patient
“Tell me about your life”
Limit naps to ___ minutes
30
avoid this close to bedtime
caffeine
you should have this type of activity daily
aerobic exercise
avoid foods that cause ____
indigestion
ensure exposure to ____lighting
natural
have a ___ bedtime routine
relaxing
ensure _____ sleep environment
pleasant
A professional organization developed what types of recommendations for sleep duration
age-specific
recommended sleep amount for teenagers? What is the age group
14-17 yrs; 8-10 hours
recommended sleep amount for younger adults? what is the age group
18-25 yrs; 7-9 hours
recommended sleep amount for adults? what is the age group
26-64 yrs; 7-9 hours
recommended sleep amount for older adults? what is the age group
65+; 7-8 hours
what is the ideal temperature in a room
65 degrees
at what time does the body reach its lowest temperature
5:00 am
what is one reason that studies say people have insomnia
they have improper regulation in body temperature
definition of thermoregulation
the maintenance of a particular temperature by physiologic and behavior mechanisms- balance between heat loss and heat production
4 factors that affect the thermoregulation in aging populations
- average body temperature
- decreased ability of blood vessels to constrict and dilate
- reduced ability to sweat
- decreased metabolism
what are the 6 things that decrease with sleepiness/fatigue
- vigilance(alertness)
- reaction time
- memory
- psychomotor coordination
- information processing
- decision making ability
driving while drowsy is compared to….
driving with BAC close to the legal limit
these are repetitive head drops and last only a few seconds
microsleeps
What are some substitutes for sleep
none. you should be well rested
what are 4 signs of drowsiness
- frequent blinking
- trouble keeping eyes open/focused
- memory lapses/daydreaming
- drifting into lanes or rumble strip
what are the 2 interventions for drowsiness
- 20-minute nap
2. 2 cups of coffee or equal caffeinated drink