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CARE OF THE OLDER PERSON - PART TWO

NURSE JAR'S THEORY/LECTURE CROSSWORDS FOR NURSE AIDE STUDENTS/CANDIDATES
Across
The prefix meaning "difficult".
To promote normal breathing, the CNA should position the person in _____ position when the person is having difficulty breathing.
Due to the bladder size decreasing, the elderly person may become at risk for a _____.
Male and female hormones _____ with aging.
Prefix meaning "fast" or "rapid".
The CNA can protect the elderly person against drafts by not sitting them near a _____.
Sometimes circulatory changes aer severe. It is important for the Nurse Aide to know and understand that some elderly persons may need to _____ during the day.
Another term used to describe "urination".
_____ helps maintain health and well-being.
The nurse aide must ensure the person with severe circulatory changes avoids _____.
In the older person, circulatory system changes occur. One change is the arteries _____ and are less elastic.
As needed.
Slow breathing.
A weak or damaged heart cannot meet the person's _____ needs.
Rapid heart rate.
Normal heart rate in the health adult is between _____ and one hundred beats per minute.
Rapid breathing.
Range of Motion
Down
As tolerated.
Difficulty breathing.
Prefix meaning "slow".
The medical term used to describe "urination".
Root word meaning breathing.
Urinary Tract Infection.
Every day.
Slow heart rate.
Twice daily; two times a day.
The elderly person is more prone to _____ due to decreased peristalsis.
Three times a day.
In the older person, the heart muscle _____.
When menstruation stops and there has been at least 1 year without a menstrual period.
Normal respiratory rate in the health adult is between 12 and _____ breaths per minute.
If the person who is receiving oxygen complains of dyspnea, the Nurse Aide should first raise the head of bed (HOB), then ensure the oxygen machine is turned _____. If not, the Nurse Aide should immediately notify the Charge Nurse.
The Nurse Aide should notify the Charge Nurse if the person has not had a bowel movement in _____ days.