Nursing 231 Exam 3 Questions and answers. Graded A+

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the study of all aspects of the aging process is known as - Ans-gerontology the care of older adults - Ans-geriatrics at age 65 a person is considered to have entered what period of their life? ... - Ans-the "Old Age" period what type of settings do most older adults live in? - Ans-non-institutional what are the areas of variability among older adults? - Ans--physiological health -cognitive health -psychosocial health -functional ability -level of independence -strength and abilities age does not lead to - Ans-disability and dependence most older people remain functionally independent despite the increasing prevalence of - Ans-chronic disease when you assess older adults, you will need to identify their - Ans--strengths -weaknesses -abilities stochastic theory of aging - Ans-viewing aging as a result of regular cellular damage, cells will deteriorate with time non-stochastic theory of aging - Ans-genetically programmed to age in a particular way, why family members age similarly psychosocial theory of aging - Ans-attempts to explain role changes in behavior and relationship that result from aging what are some developmental tasks appropriate for stages in life? - Ans--deaths of friends and significant others -retirement -reduced or fixed income -changes in quality of life or living arrangements structural and functional changes of older adults - Ans--failing health -physical strength -self acceptance sit or stand at eye level - Ans-in front of the patient in full view face the older adult while speaking; do not____ - Ans-do not cover your mouth (speak clearly) provide diffuse, bright, non-glaring - Ans-light encourage the older adult to use his or her assistive devices such as - Ans-glasses, magnifier, hearing aids during the assessment, use caution when interpreting___ - Ans-signs and symptoms of diseases and laboratory values it is important to recognize early indicators of an___ - Ans-acute illness in older adults some mental changes are often drug related caused by - Ans-drug toxicity or adverse drug events nurses are essential in what? - Ans--early identification -referral -treatment of health problems in older adults what are some physiological changes of the older adult? - Ans--perception of well-being defines quality of life -health revolves around how they perceive their ability to function functional status in older adults includes the day-to-day activities of daily living involving activities within what domains? - Ans--physical -psychological -cognitive -social what are some functional changes of the older adult? - Ans--changes are linked to illness/disease/degree of chronicity -performance of ADLs is an indicator of health or illness -occupational and physical therapists are a great resource delirium - Ans-acute confusional state dementia - Ans-generalized impairment of intellectual functioning depression - Ans-a mood disturbance characterized by feelings of sadness and despair nursing management of older adults with any form of dementia focuses on what needs of the older adult and family? - Ans-safety, physical, and psychosocial needs what are some psychosocial changes of the older adult? - Ans--retirement -social isolation -sexuality -housing/environment -death what are some health promotion preventive measures? - Ans--screening activities -exercise -weight reduction (if overweight) [Show More]

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