Officer Wellness MPTC Questions and Answers 2023

Officer Wellness MPTC Questions and Answers 2023 Hypertension high blood pressure Blood pressure can change by the minute by variables such as Posture,exercise and emotion. Heart disease Cardiovascular Higher rates of heart disease in policing than general public. Most common (CVD) - When fatty plaque builds up and hardens inside main arteries leading to hear and brain High blood cholesterol Humans need cholesterol to bile synthesis and to build cell membranes. 2 Common Lipoproteins HDL / LDL HDL-Good LDL- to much is Bad Diabetes When the pancreas cannot produce or otherwise manage insulin 2 Types of Diabetes Type 2 - Most common form surfaces in middle aged adults Type 1 - Born with Obesity Is a preventable death Determining obesity by Skin fold measure, hydrostatic weighing and BMI Common police injuries Lower Back Heat Related - Dehyrdration - Heat Exhaustion - Heat Stroke Sprains & Strains Sprain Ligaments are stretched and torn Strain Muscles and tendons are stretched or torn Suicide Occurs 1.5 times more frequent in officers than the general population Soreness Microscopic tears in muscle fibers Risk factors of Suicide Warning signs PTSD Alcohol/Drug addiction Neglect appearance Give away items Suicide Intervention Patient, Calm and flexible, direct questions, Identify and focus on he main issue, Guide person to finding a solution, provide support sources Sleep Adults need at least 7 Hours Sleep Deprivation Short term - affect judgment, focus, mood, and ability to learn. Long Term- Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, CVD and premature death Best Practices for sleep Avoid Caffeine/Nicotine Avoid alcohol 4 hours before bed 30 mins moderate exercise Sleep environment Electronic devices Temperature Nutrition 4 essentials Carbs, Proteins, Fats, Water Stress management best practices Self awareness Relationships Time management Stay Fit Injury Prevention Drink Water Monitor Heat index Clothing Acclimatize Relationships-reducing stress Maintain relationships outside of work Time Managment-reducing stress Prioritize most important task or relationships. Create a schedule Relax Eat Healthy Personal Finance- Reducing stress Money is one of the top stresses Develop a monthly budget Plan ahead and save Maintain a emergency savings Take advantage of employee benefits Wellness Self-Directed, evolving, and goal oriented process for achieving full potential How much sleep per day? 7 Hours of uninterrupted sleep Moderate activity a day? 60 mins LDL Major risk factor is? Above 130 mg/dl HDL major risk factor is? Below 40 mg/dl Normal Heart Beats 60-100 times a minute Healthy Blood Pressure? 120/80 General Stress Experienced when meeting basic human needs. (I.e Food, Shelter,clothing) Most people can manage,recover, and learn from it. General police stress include boredom, shift work, public criticism and organized culture. Cumulative stress Experience unmanaged general stress that accrues over time. It can cause mental/physical health problems, reduce productivity, and add strain to relationships. Average percentage the general public will develop PTSD after a critical incident. 10 % Critical Incident stress Traumatic stress caused by an unpredictable, unordinary, and frightening event. Emergency workers percentage of developing PTSD 15-30% Percentage of Americans suffer from Chronic Dehydration 75% Two most common types of heat exhaustion Water depletion & salt depletion Heat strokes occur when the body temperature is over what? 106 Degrees Acclimatize body temperture Takes 10-15 days of consistent exposure Percentage of body weight is water? 60-65% Average water intake per cups for men and women? 13 & 9 cups of water F.I.T. stand for Frequency, Intensity, and Time