What is the scientific study of aging and the problems of the old
100
Wellness
What is a state of good health with optimal body function (or the body is healthy and free of disease)
100
Alignment
What is positioning body parts in relation to each other to maintain correct body posture
200
Suicide
What is the leading cause of death in adolescents
200
Thrombus
What is a blood clot
200
Lipids
What is commonly called fats and oils (organic compounds)
200
Mitered Corners
What is used to hold the linen firmly in place
300
Denial,Anger,Bargaining,Depression & Acceptance
What are the five stages of death and dying
300
Alzheimer's disease
What is a form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
300
Digestion
What is the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller parts,changes the food chemically and moves the food through the digestive system
300
Bed Cradle
What is a cradle placed under the top sheets to prevent bed linen from touching parts of the residents body
400
Arteriosclerosis
What is a thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries (which can also decrease the blood supply to brain causing a decrease in mental abilities)
400
Religion
What is the spiritual beliefs and practices of an individual
400
Therapeutic diets
What is a modification of the normal diet and are used to improve specific health conditions
400
Partial bed bath
What is a bath where the health care worker bathes some parts of the patient's body while in bed
500
Defense mechanisms
What is unconscious acts that help a person deal with an unpleasant situation
500
Transient Ischemic Attacks
What is a mini-stroke (which results in temporary periods of diminished blood flow to the brain)
500
Underweight
What is a body weight that is less than 18.5 or is 10 to 15 percent less than the desired weight