Nutrition & Lifestyle Guidance Flashcards
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Which neurotransmitter, heavily influenced by dietary tryptophan intake, plays a key role in mood regulation and can affect a person's crisis threshold?
Answer: Serotonin
Serotonin is synthesized from tryptophan and is a primary regulator of mood, and low levels are associated with increased irritability and aggression.
A staff member working a double shift skips meals and relies on vending machine snacks. Which physiological consequence most directly increases their risk of poor crisis de-escalation?
Answer: Hypoglycemia-induced cognitive impairment
Hypoglycemia impairs prefrontal cortex function, reducing judgment and emotional regulation needed for effective de-escalation.
In the context of CPI Wellness, which sleep hygiene practice is most directly linked to reducing staff emotional exhaustion and secondary traumatic stress?
Answer: Maintaining a consistent sleep-wake schedule
A consistent sleep schedule stabilizes circadian rhythms, improves emotional resilience, and reduces burnout risk.
When supporting an individual in crisis who has a known history of stimulant misuse, which dietary consideration is most important to communicate to the care team?
Answer: Limit caffeine and sugar to avoid worsening agitation
Caffeine and high sugar can exacerbate stimulant-induced agitation, increasing the severity of a crisis episode.
Which hydration-related symptom could be misinterpreted as aggressive behavior in an individual with limited verbal communication skills?
Answer: Restlessness and irritability from dehydration
Dehydration can cause restlessness, confusion, and irritability that may present as behavioral escalation in nonverbal individuals.
From a CPI wellness perspective, what is the primary reason staff are encouraged to take regular meal breaks during their shift?
Answer: To maintain physical energy and emotional regulation capacity
Regular meals sustain blood glucose levels, which directly support the cognitive and emotional resources needed for safe crisis intervention.
Which omega-3 fatty acid source is most associated with reduced inflammation and improved emotional regulation in research supporting staff wellness programs?
Answer: Fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel
Fatty fish are rich in EPA and DHA, omega-3s linked to reduced neuroinflammation and improved mood stability.