pt/ethics Flashcards
define morals
the measure of conduct (behavior, and how it affects others)
define ethics
the study of morals (behavior, and how it affects others)
examples of social perimeters that affect our behavior
Family, church, school, work
what is the RULE OF LAW?
its what allows our society to function as a society where the individual can EXPECT justice
assaults on law enforcement officers, and excessive force charges are sometimes a result of what?
officers thinking the have special privladges, or they are above the law
What is Professionalism considered to be?
the most important moral parameter for all LEOs (law enforcement officers)
Examples of moral anchors are..
religious faith, family, honor
the four factors of professionalism are..
attitudes, ethical conduct, good communication, knowing through education and training.
Define DUTY
skilled performance, commitment above personal interest, and self sacrifice.
Two types of codes of conduct for LEOs
Law enforcement code of ethics, Canons of police ethics
What makes law enforcement different then most other businesses or professions?
PUBLIC TRUST
Who is the coolest cadet in the class
Brandon Michael Shafer
What is CHD, how many officers die yearly from CHD
chronic heart disease, approx. 2,035
Who said the first wealth is health
Ralph Waldo Emerson (RWE)
The three primary “physical disables”
Heart disorders, Lower back disorders, stomach ulcers
the most common heart disease is..
Coronary atherosclerosis (CA)
Atherosclerosis is the build up of..
cholesterol
The three primary coronary risk factors are..
Abnormal blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and smoking
carrier that transports (removes) harmful cholesterol from tissues to liver
HDL (high density lipoprotines
The study of the heart..
Cardiolagy
what is hypertension?
high blood presssure
Types of fat from animals (solid at room temp)
saturated fats
Main carrier (moves around) of harmful cholesterol in blood
LDL (low density lipoprotines
what VLDL (very low density lipoprotines) carries in the blood
Trglycerides
what is ischemia?
decreased blood flow to the organs, (caused by restriction)
what is a GOOD HDL level?
60 mg/dl or higher (40 mg is normal)
Whats a good LDL level?
Less the 130 mg/dl.
anything higher is a major risk factor
How to find TOTAL cholesterol level
HDL+LDL+VLDL
normal triglyceride level
Less the 150
ideal cholesterol level for men? , for women?
less then 4.0, women less then 3.5
your heart beats how many times per min in normal conditions
60 to 100 times
pre-hypertention blood pressure rating
systolic 121-139 diastolic 81-89
stage 1 hypertension rating
systolic 140-159 diastolic 90-99
stage 2 hypertention rating
systolic >160 diastolic >100
how often should you use aerobic exercises
30 min a day, preferably ALL days of week
deaths per year due to sedentary life styles
365,000
some of the secondary coronary risk factor..
Family history, obesity, diabetes, stress, type a personality, age/gender, abnormal resting EKG
Three common on duty/career related police officer injures
Back injuries, Heat injuries (illness), stress related illness
obesity is defined as…
30 or more pounds over weight
BMI of 30 or higher is
Obesity
Sever obesity is
100 or more lbs over weight
Diabetes is..
the pancreas in ability to produce hormone insulin
2 major risk factors of diabetes are..
obesity and physical inactivity
Four principles of back safty
physical fitness, avoid obesity, good posture, blood flow
sciatica is
pain, weakness, numbness in leg. pinching of sciatic nerve
you should get out of you patrol car and move..
every 20-30 mins
humidity greater the 75 percent can..
inhibit sweat evaporation
you should drink _ ounces of water for every pound loss in exercise
15 ounces, (almost two cups)
the only way to boost your heat tolerance is to..
be in the heat