KES 260 Exam 1 Study Guide Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, definitions, and topics from the KES 260 Exam 1 study guide.

8 Domains of Health

The eight core areas of health listed under the Fundamental Elements of Health section in the Intro PowerPoint.

Hygiene (Book & Clinical Definitions)

The standard textbook definition and clinical definition of hygiene as presented in the Intro PowerPoint.

Three T's of Mitigating Injury Risk

A foundational injury prevention framework consisting of three main categories, each containing three sub-components.

Weekend Warriors

Individuals who engage in concentrated exercise or physical activity primarily on weekends rather than consistently throughout the week.

Gross Motor Patterns

Movement patterns involving large muscle groups and total-body actions, such as jumping or squatting.

Fine Motor Patterns

Precision movement patterns involving smaller muscle groups, requiring detailed control and coordination.

Exercise Progressions

Systematic advancements in exercise difficulty or complexity built upon a foundational movement pattern.

Basic Warm-Up Structure

The core sequence of preparatory physical activities performed prior to engaging in an exercise routine or practice.

Injury Surface Area Rule of Thumb

The general rule of thumb describing the relationship between the surface area size of an injury and the time required for healing.

Sweat Irritant Component

The specific chemical component of sweat that causes skin irritation if left unwashed or uncleansed.

PRICE'S Rules

An acronym describing the key sequential protocol and steps for acute injury treatment and care.

Functions of Swelling

The three physiological functions served by body fluid accumulation at an injury site.

Functions of Compression

The two mechanical functions accomplished by applying compressive force to an injured area.

Primary Goals of Compression

The three target therapeutic outcomes intended when applying compression to an injured region.

Limb Elevation Position

The appropriate height and anatomical position relative to the heart to which an injured limb must be elevated.

Prolonged Icing Effects

The potential adverse physiological impacts that occur when cold therapy is applied to an injury for an excessive duration.

Prolonged Use of Braces and Supports

The negative side effects and potential joint/tissue detriments caused by overreliance on external supportive devices.

First Aid Kit Updating Steps

The mandatory three-step procedure followed when reviewing, maintaining, and updating facility First Aid kits.