Lab 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to blood flow during stress response
A
It does not move towards extremities which causes the peripheral skin temperature to drop
2
Q
What happens to peripheral skin temp after relaxing and breathing
A
Peripheral skin temperature rises as blood flow moves back to extremities.
3
Q
Temperature goal for peripheral skin
A
35 degrees celsius
4
Q
Improper breathing may lead to:
A
- Difficult talking or moving normally
- Forgetfulness
- Anxiousness
- Headaches or excessive muscle tension
- Racing Heartbeat
5
Q
AHHSOME
A
Technique for breathing
6
Q
How does AHHSOME work?
A
Releases tension in key muscle groups and encourages effecting breathing, blood flow, and brings attention back into present.
7
Q
Quantitative Breathing
A
Exhale for a longer period time than when you inhale.
8
Q
How to make Quantitative Breathing more effective?
A
- Inhale through nose evenly
- Top of inhalation, relax muscles you used to get air in
- Spend a little longer on exhalation/pause with each breath
