Just Breathe
A long-term lung disease that makes it difficult to move air in and out of the lungs.
What is COPD?
This hormone helps control the amount of glucose in the blood.
What is insulin?
This condition causes bones to become weak and more likely to break.
What is osteoporosis?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of this general group of symptoms affecting the brain.
What is dementia?
Tremor, stiffness and slowed movement are common symptoms of this condition.
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Three common symptoms of COPD are a long-lasting cough, mucus production and this breathing problem.
What is shortness of breath?
Unusual thirst and frequent urination can be symptoms of this condition.
What is type 2 diabetes?
DAILY DOUBLE !!!!
Osteoporosis is sometimes called this because it can develop without noticeable symptoms.
What is the silent thief?
Agitation or striking out may be the client’s way of communicating pain, fear, fatigue or this feeling.
What is being overwhelmed or confused?
This medical term means slowness of movement.
What is bradykinesia?
A care aide can help a breathless client by positioning them this way and encouraging them to rest.
What is sitting upright?
Sweating, trembling, confusion and difficulty concentrating may be signs of this diabetes emergency.
What is hypoglycemia or low blood glucose?
A broken bone caused by a minor injury or a fall from standing height is called this.
What is a fragility fracture?
A care aide should approach the client from the front, make eye contact and use these kinds of sentences.
What are short and simple sentences?
When a client with Alzheimer’s disease states something incorrect, the care aide should connect and reassure rather than do this.
What is argue or repeatedly correct the client?
More coughing, increased breathlessness and a change in the amount or colour of mucus may indicate this.
What is a COPD flare-up or exacerbation?
When a client becomes shaky, sweaty and confused, the care aide should stay with the client and do this immediately.
What is notify the nurse and follow the client’s hypoglycemia care plan?
Removing clutter, providing proper footwear and keeping frequently used items within reach help prevent this.
What are falls and fractures?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
Korsakoff syndrome is usually associated with a severe deficiency of this vitamin.
What is vitamin B1 or thiamine?
Regardless of the client’s diagnosis, a care aide should observe for changes, document according to workplace policy and immediately do this when a client’s condition changes.
What is report the change to the nurse or appropriate supervisor?
This personalized plan explains what the client should do when COPD symptoms become worse.
What is a COPD action plan?
Healthy eating, regular physical activity, blood glucose monitoring and prescribed medication are methods used for this.
What is managing type 2 diabetes?
Balance training, resistance exercises and appropriate physical activity can improve strength and reduce this risk.
What is the risk of falls?
A person may be unable to remember recent events or form these.
What are new memories?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Chronic alcohol misuse and poor nutrition can increase the risk of developing this condition.
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?