ch. 2 wellness and stress management Flashcards
management of acute stress
focus on: 1. personal safety
2. scene safety, including safety of others
3. patient care
utilize others to help manage crisis situations
nutrition
your body’s sources of fuel are consumed in increased amounts during time of stress… to perform efficiently you must eat nutritious food
exercise & relaxation
reg. exercise will enhance the benefits of maintaining good nutrition& adequate hydration you should get about 30 min a day @ least 5 days a week
actions to help you sleep
- avoid alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco use.
2. get at least 3 naps 2-3 hours long
disease prevention
be aware of hereditary factors, maintain a healthy weight and a consistent exercise routine this will help reduce risk of disease
tobacco use
produces horrible cardiovascular and lung disease/ disaster
alcohol use
acceptable consumption 1 drink for women 2 drinks for men.
how many deaths per year does alcohol abuse cause?
88, 000
drug use
all drugs can be abused
how much money does drug abuse cost america yearly
$190 billion
balancing work , family, health
find a balance between work an family.. your family might not understand why you don’t feel like going out after a “bad call”
infections disease
a medical condition, caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful organisms within the body
communicable disease
a disease that can be spread from one person or species to another, immunizations, protective techniques and simple hand washing can minimize the risk of infection
pathogen
a microorganism that is capable of causing disease in a susceptible host
contamination
the presence of infectious organisms or foreign bodies on or into objects.
