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NRTC Geri Unit 3
Ch 9,18,19,20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ability to move quickly and smoothly | agility |
| 24 hour pattern of wakefulness and sleep | circadian rhythm |
| Temperature at which hypothermia may set in for an older adult | 95F |
| Hormone that may affect the sleep-wake cycle in geriatric patients | melatonin |
| phase prior to sleep | pre-sleep |
| phase in the sleep cycle in which sleep walking can occur | NREM Stage 4 |
| If the patient increases bran and vegetable intake, what other substance should also be increased? | non-diuretic fluids |
| Signs of heat stroke include | dry skin, dyspnea, tachycardia, angina, head ache, nausea, vomiting |
| Activities/exercises to prevent falls should focus on? | coordination of muscle movement, and balance |
| Fire hazards in the home include? | overloaded outlets, candles, smoking, burning incense, lack of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers |
| risk factors for sleep apnea include | male, obesity, diabetes, african american ethnicity, chronic respiratory disorder |
| inability to fall asleep with the complaint of feeling fatigued | sleep initiation insomnia |
| waking up "too early" with feeling of fatigue | terminal insomnia |
| Inability to stay asleep, "up & down all night" | sleep maintenance insomnia |
| incontinence caused by increased abdominal pressure | stress incontinence |
| incontinence caused by decreased mobility to the restroom | functional incontinence |
| Causes of suppressed defecation reflex may include 2 things | repeatedly ignoring the urge to defecate, and long term use of laxatives |
| Digital rectal exam is contraindicated in patients with dysfunction of which body system? | cardiovascular |
| The nurse suggests increased fiber intake coupled with increased________________ intake | WATER/FLUIDS |
| Swimming is suggested for patients with ___________ pain | joint |
| moderate daily activity is suggested for ___________ minutes per day | 30 |
| The person that DOES NOT experience decreased muscle tone during REM cycles has what disorder | REM Sleep Behavior Disorder |
| The amount of urine that signals the need to urinate is | 250-300mL |
| 2 medications to decrease diarrhea | Immodium (loperamide) and Lomotil (diphenoxylate) |