Sections 1&2 deffinitions Flashcards
evidence-based practice
practice that relies on evidence for guidance and decision making. Sources of evidence: individual expertise, current peer-reviewed research, prioritizing client goals and values
risk factor
attribute, characteristic or exposure that makes it more likely an individual will get a disease or injury
cholesterol
waxy, fat-like substance found in cells
BMI formulas
metric: weight (kg)/ height (m)^2
imperial: 703x weight(lbs)/height (in)^2
BMI underweight
<18.5
BMI healthy
18.5-24.9
BMI overweight
25-29.9
BMI obese
30-34.9
BMI obesity II
35-39.9
BMI obesity III
> 40
normal blood pressure
<120/80 mm Hg
elevated blood pressure
120-129/ <80 mm Hg
stage I hypertension
130-139 or /80-89 mm Hg
stage II hypertension
> 140 and/or />90 mm Hg
hypertension crisis
> 180/>120 mm Hg
dyslipidemia
elevated total cholesterol
LDL low density lipoprotein
bad cholesterol
should be <100mg/dL
makes up arterial plaque buildup
HDL high density lipoprotein
good cholesterol
kept around 60mg/dL
helps clear away the LDL
type 1 diabetes
insufficient insulin production from specialized cells in pancrease
type 2 diabetes
insulin resistance of cells from chronically high levels of blood glucose
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
umbrella term for lung issues: breathlessness, limited airflow, decline of lung function.
emphysema, chronic bronchitis
skeletal muscle
muscles that attach to the bones and create movement
disuse
too much sitting and inactivity can lead to damage and injury.
commonly: low back, shoulder, and neck pain
LPHC lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
hips, lumbar spine, pelvis, abdominal muscles
“the core”