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theories of aging and its nursing implication Flashcards

1
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Humans are born with biologic clock that pre-determines life span

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genetic error theory

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Radiation and chemical reactions. Attach to DNA strandand disrupt cellular mitosis and division

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cross linking theory

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Highly reactive molecules and cellular by-products that damages protein, enzymes, and DNA

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free radical theory

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4
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nursing intervention for cellular repair

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vitamin c and e

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5
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protection against free radical

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beta-carotene

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6
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Repeated, continued and prolong use of body, Injury, Trauma, Insult, and Stress

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wear and tear theory

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7
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Aging as a result of changes in the brain and endocrine glands

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neuroendocrine theory

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8
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hormone that promotes aging process

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anterior pituitary hormone

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9
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hormone that is absent when one has parkinson’s disease

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dopamine

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10
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relationship between aging and disease processes

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BIOGERONTOLOGY THEORY

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11
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single most factor for health status and longevity determinant

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nutrition theory

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12
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Reduction in caloric intake has multiple positive effects

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caloric restriction theory

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13
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theory caused by: changes in cellular DNA and leads to problems in cell replication

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cell malfunction theory

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14
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theory caused by toxin build up that leads to cellular death

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toxin theory

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15
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focuses on how certain people successfully age well, Expected progression from midlife to older life based on social factors

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social theory

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16
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Older person remains active in society and community
after retirement

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activity theory

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17
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Individuals withdraw and isolate themselves from prior social interactions/ relationship due to aging

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disengagement theory

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18
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Focuses on inner self, life satisfaction, values contemplation, positive characters

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GEROTRANSCENDENCE THEORY

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19
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maintain, retain, and continue their roles, adaptation techniques, personality throughout life with consistency and little change

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continuity theory

20
Q

type of personality that is well adjusted to aging

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integrated

21
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type of personality that fail to cope aging successfully

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unintegrated

22
Q

type of personality that continue roles held during middle age

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armored-defended

23
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type of personality that is highly dependent in external world

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passive-dependent

24
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Successful aging refers to ability to function in the environment

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PERSON ENVIRONMENT FIT THEORY

25
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Older adult make a unique subgroup, defined group, or subculture to interact among themselves

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subculture theory

26
Q

Study social life with emphasis on establishing a meaningful experiences and understanding

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SOCIAL PHENOMENOLOGY THEORY

27
Q

Medical and healthcare practitioners…
○ Distance themselves from elders
○ Treat elders as dependent objects
○ Controllers of long term care facility

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FOUCAULT EFFECT THEORY

28
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Uses “object” positively to improve things or to make the
situation better

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critical theory

29
Q

person’s social class determines person’s ability to
access to resources

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political economy theory

30
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Multidisciplinary view regarding the aging process, changes & development

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LIFE COURSE PERSPECTIVE THEORY

31
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Balance between elder’s contribution to society and cost
of supporting elders

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social exchange theory

32
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control of one’s life, choose best choices, acceptance of self-worth

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ego integrity

33
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dissatisfied or disappointed in one’s life

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despair

34
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stage in developmental theory that Adjust to retirement, Reduction of income, Decrease in physical strength, health

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tasks older person

35
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cognitive theory stage that develops rational and logical thinking

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formal operational

36
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from fowler’s spiritual development that is aware that truth is from various viewpoints

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paradoxical-consolidative

37
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westerhoff’s stages of faith where faith is personal

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owned faith

38
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moral developmental theory by kohlberg that believes in higher moral principle (equality, justice, due
process)

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post conventional

39
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Personality develops over lifetime; composed of ego/
self-identity

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individualism theory

40
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private feelings and
perceptions surrounding important persons or life events

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personal unconsciousness

41
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foundation of personality
on which personal unconsciousness and ego are built.

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collective unconsciousness

42
Q

Older adult must achieve self-actualization or
fulfillment of personal goals at this age period

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MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS THEORY

43
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life occurs in stages depending on changing roles, relationship internal values, goals achievement, adaptation to life changes

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LIFE COURSE/ LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY

44
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Successful aging involves positive coping with functional losses

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OPTIMIZATION-COMPENSATION THEORY

45
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guiding framework for older adults with physical impairment and disability

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FUNCTIONAL CONSEQUENCES THEORY (Miller)

46
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Aging well or successfully means adaptive to cumulative
physical and functional changes

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THEORY OF SUCCESSFUL AGING (Flood)

47
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Harmony between individual, environment & personal
relationships

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thoery of thriving (haight)

ncm 114: geriatrics (10 decks)

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