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Ch 9,18,19,20

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