NRTC Geri Unit 3 Word Scramble
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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) |
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