Nutrition
These vitamins are fat soluble
What are A,D,E,K
The nervous is made up of these structures
What are the brain and spinal cord
This activity is used to help an older person reach the task of reaching ego integrity.
What is reminiscing?
Erickson describes older adult developmental needs crisis as:
What is ego integrity is despair?
This action is the most important way to prevent spreading infection.
What is handwashing?
This substance prevents alveolar from collapsing during expiration which makes breathing easier.
What is surfactant?
The Muslim faith avoid this dietary item
What is pork
These structures regulate metabolism and work with the nervous system in stress response
What are the adrenaline glands
This forward curvature of the spine is common in the older adult.
What is kyphosis?
Maslow described the very basic need for food, water, sleep and elimination as:
What are physiological needs?
This type of isolation is used for TB, chicken pox, and measles
What is airborne?
These are the filters within the kidney
What are glomeruli?
Citrus fruits, broccoli and bell peppers are rich in this vitamin
What is vitamin C
Transporting oxygen to tissue is the function of this cells
What are red blood cells or erthrocytes
Dehydration and poor personal hygiene can be signs of this type of abuse
What is neglect?
According to Kubler-Ross, refusing to accept a diagnosis and not following a plan of care is this phase of the grieving process
What is denial?
Performing range of motion ona patient who cannot move the joinythemsef is known as
What is passive range of motion?
This is the process of breaking down fat globules into small pieces for absorption in intestinal tract is known as:
What is emulsification?
These nutrients play a key role in wound healing
What are protein and vitamins A and C
This organ plays a key role in temperature regulation,protection from injury.
What is the skin?
An older adult is lacking fiber in their diet putting them at risk for this condition
What is constipation?
This theory claims there is a hereditary reason for aging.
What is the genetic theory?
When providing mouth care to a non responsive patient the nurse should do this action first
What is turn the patient on their side?
This system contains glass that secrete hormones into the blood stream
What is the endocrine system?
The chemical process that converts food to energy to regulate body functions.
What is metabolism
This glan surrounds the male urethra and commonly becomes enlarged in older adulthood
What is the prostate?
Older adults experience many visual changes. One change is a clouding of the lens. This is known as this condition
What is cataract?
This theory claims that joints deteriorate with use.
What is the wear and tear theory?
When performing trach tie changes, this is the first step
What is secure the new ties before removing the old ones?
This blood type is known as the universal donor
What is O negative?
This diet is used for a patient with dysphagia
What is mechanical soft?
These bones make up the ankle
What are tarsals?
Restoration of a individual to their highest performing level after an illness or injury is the goal of this type of health service.
What is rehabilitation?
According to Kubler-Ross this the final stage of the grieving process
What is acceptance?
This nursing action is used to prevent pressure sores
What is repositioning every 2 hours?
This blood type is known as the universal receiver?
What is AB positive?