This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 21 clues. Answers range from 4 to 25 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Small sheet placed over the middle of the bottom sheet to keep mattress and bottom linens dry
Bed that has the top linens fan folded to the center of the bed
Using calendars, clocks, signs, and lists to assist resident who are cognitively impaired
Inhaling fluids into the lungs
The amount of energy produced from the burning of food in the body
The main source of energy for all body functions; sugars and starches
Condition in which the body is unable to handle the amount of fluids consumed
Abbreviation for Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease
Tube inserted into a surgically created opening into the second part of the small intestines for the purpose of providing nourishment, fluids and medications
Compounds found in the diet or dietary supplements that builds and regulate body fluids, promote bone and tooth formation and influence nerve and muscle function
Process by which the body takes in nourishment
Tube inserted into a surgically created stab or puncture wound in the abdomen for the purpose of providing nourishment, fluids and medication; sometimes called a G-tube
Complex compound found in all living matter the promotes growth and repair of tissue
To expel the contents of the stomach in small amounts, short of vomiting
Organic compounds obtained from food necessary for health and normal body functioning
Written document stating a person wishes about healthcare when that person can no longer make his/her wishes known
Bluish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, lips or nails due to lack of sufficient oxygen in the blood
Palliative care services provided to a resident with a terminal illness
Care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of the person in the terminal stages of an illness! Care that affords comfort rather than care
Professionals from each discipline within the healthcare facility who meet, discuss, and plan the care of the resident
Document which lists of care developed by the interdisciplinary team to assist the resident to achieve specific goals