Pathophysiology of Aging Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Medical Terminology has 13 clues. Answers range from 5 to 21 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
movement of time
the number of cells in the body does this as a person ages
Total body fat as we age
skin loses
in the lungs the residual capacity increases while the ______ _____ decreases
enlargement of the alveolar duct results in an increased
a prolonged respiratory time slows the response to _____ and _____
older adults have more trouble with respiratory secretions because the secretions are more
changes in the respiratory system put older adults at higher risk for
Aging causes the heart muscle to lose efficiency and contractile ____________
An S4 sound is a sign of
A nurse must use careful assessment _______ to prevent an older adult from rapidly decompensating.
In the GI system the small a large intestines begin to _____ with age.
