Disorders
Crack in the skin often on the soles of the feet
Fissure
What is the purpose of epithelial tissue?
Protects the body.
What did one sheep say to another?
I love EWE!!
The major focus of physical rehabilitation is to help a person
Manage Disabilities
Because of the changes the aging process has on the urinary system, older residents are at risk for:
Urinary infections or UTI's
A dry, nonproductive cough that sounds like a bark is likely a sign of:
bronchitis.
Where does gas exchange take place in the respiratory system?
And what did the other sheep say?
A resident who chokes and starts coughing every time when trying to drink water should be referred to:
A speech-language pathologist/ Speech Therapist
The complete ending of a woman's menstrual cycle.
Menopause
What causes brain cells to die because of a lack of sufficient blood flow?
Stroke
Cell that can send and receive information
Neuron
What is the world's smallest Valentine called?
A Valenteeny!
Normal aging process.
Presbycusis: losing the ability to hear high pitched sounds.
When a client’s spouse dies following a risky surgical procedure, the client lashes out, accuses the doctor of “killing my spouse.” This is an example of:
Displacement
Blood cells that contain hemoglobin and carry oxygen?
Erythrocytes: Red blood cells
What did the light bulb say to the other on Valentines day?
I love you watts and watts.
Used to restore strength and function to limbs that have been affected by illness or injury
Physical Rehabilitation
In an older person, the movement of food through the digestive tract may be slower. This can put the older person at risk for:
Constipation
Rhumatoid Arthritis is thought to be a what disorder
Immune system
When the chambers of the heart fill with blood, this is referred to as:
Diastole
What kind of flowers should you NOT give on Valentines?
Cauliflowers.
The nursing assistant caring for a resident who is learning how to use an assistive device helps the resident the most by:
encouraging the resident to participate in rehab activities.
B) being sure that the resident is dressed and ready to go to rehab on time.
C) becoming familiar with how the resident should be using the assistive device.
D) notifying the nurse when the resident is experiencing frustration using the device.
Which age-related condition decreases the body’s ability to control blood pressure and flow?
Decreased elasticity of the arteries and veins