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Chapter 12 LECTURE 8 PART II Flashcards

Middle Adulthood (47 cards)

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AGE 50 TRANSITION
-What ages does this include?

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50-55

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AGE 50 TRANSITION
-What do they continue to do?
-What do they refine?

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-Reassess their goals
-Their goals

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AGE 50 TRANSITION
-What do they improve?
-Why?

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-Their life structure
-It allows for greater fufillment in later years

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AGE 50 TRANSITION
-What does life structure stand for?

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-your work, career, relationships (personal and familial), and social world

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LEVINSON: CULMINATION OF MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
-What ages does this include?

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55-60

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LEVINSON: CULMINATION OF MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
-Adults at this stage aquire a sense of what?

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fulfullment and stability before transitioning into late adulthood

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LEVINSON: CULMINATION OF MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
-They may achieve a sense of ____, which allows them to accept what?

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-accomplishment
-how life is

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LEVINSON: CULMINATION OF MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
-What is this considered?
-What does it consist of?

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-the final phase of middle adulthood
-life structure is solidified & goals are largely achieved

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THE SANDWICH GENERATION
-This generation must handle increased what?

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Financial and emotional responsibilities related to their children and their older (and possibly dependent) parents

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THE SANDWICH GENERATION
-What will help validate positive self-esteem during this time?

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A fulfilling marriage

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THE SANDWICH GENERATION
-What 3 things may have negative impacts on psychological functioning?

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  1. Divorce
  2. Separation
  3. Conflicts with adult children or aging parents
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THE SANDWICH GENERATION
-What should the nurse tell adults that are suffering from this? (4)

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  1. Hire assistant care takers for their parents if they are able to afford it
  2. Share the responsibilities
  3. Talk about what they are feeling
  4. Use community resources
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SEXUALITY
-What 11 things does sexuality encompass?

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  1. Sex
  2. Gender identity and orientation
  3. Intimacy
  4. Eroticism
  5. Desires
  6. Pleasure
  7. Attitudes
  8. Values
  9. Behaviors
  10. Roles
  11. Relationships
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SEXUALITY
-Many adults are often focused on what?
-This gives them little time or energy for what?

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-career goals and financial stability
-to fulfill sexual needs

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SEXUALITY
-Some middle-aged women may be at the peak of what?

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sexual desires

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SEXUALITY
-What does climacteric mean in females?
-What does it lead to?

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-Hormonal changes that result in cessation of the reproductive ability in the female
-a decrease in sexual activity/desires

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SEXUALITY
-Erectile dysfunction may be due to three things. What are they?

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  1. Hypertension
  2. Diabetes Mellitus
  3. Side effects of medications
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SEXUALITY
-What 3 things can erectile dysfunction cause in males?

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  1. Low self-esteem
  2. Not being compliant with medications, which puts them at risk for heart disease or strokes
  3. They may take other medications that claim to help
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
-Complex interactions exist among what?

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sex hormones, physiology, and physical & emotional well-being

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WOMEN’S HEALTH
-What is menopause?
-When does it begin?
-It must be ____ ____ months

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-the cessation of the menstrual period, caused by hormonal changes in the body
-between 45-55
-12 consecutive

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WOMEN’S HEALTH
-What 3 things occur with hot flashes?

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  1. Capillaries dilate & blood rushes to the skin surface
  2. The body feels warm & the woman may sweat
  3. Vasoconstriction occurs & the woman feels cold
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
-What may women experience?

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WOMEN’S HEALTH
-What are two things that can help?

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  1. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
  2. Complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) therapy
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MEN’S HEALTH
-What concerns may arise with men?

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Sexual concerns

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**MEN'S HEALTH** -What does male climacteric involve?
A gradual decline in the blood concentration of testosterone & other hormones
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**MEN'S HEALTH** -What ability remains intact? -What are they always doing?
-The ability to procreate -producing sperm
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**MEN'S HEALTH** -They engage in ____ and ____ that increase risk for what?
-sports and activities -injury
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**MEN'S HEALTH** -What may they delay seeking? -Explain.
-Medical care -ignore symptoms of illness
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**ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN & MEN** -When should vision testing be?
At least every 2 years
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**ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN & MEN** -When should dental checkups be?
once or twice yearly
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**ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN & MEN** -Blood pressure monitoring should be done...
at least yearly
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**ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN & MEN** -Lipids consist of what? -Lipids and ___ should be checked
-cholesterol and triglycerides -blood glucose
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**ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN & MEN** -_____ cancer screening should begin at what age?
-Colorectal -45
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**ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN & MEN** -What immunization should they be getting yearly? -What immunization should they get after age 50?
-Flu -Shingles
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**ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN & MEN**: *Women* -Breast examinations and mammogram should be every ____ years between what ages?
-2 years -50-74
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**ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN & MEN**: *Women* -Osteoporosis screening should be done between what ages?
50-70
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**ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN & MEN**: *Women* -Papanicolaou (pap) testing should be done every ___ years for ages ___-___ -They can be done every ____ years for ages ___-___
-3 years -21-29 -5 -30-65
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**ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN & MEN**: *Men* -Prostate cancer screening should be done at what age? -Especially for what group?
-45-50 -African Americans
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**PHYSICAL ACTIVITY** -What is the purpose of physical activity?
To maintain fitness and avoid disease
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**PHYSICAL ACTIVITY** -Exercise can be what for an isolated person?
A social outlet
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**PHYSICAL ACTIVITY** -What starts the decrease at age 35? (3)
1. Cardiovascular endurance 2. Muscle strength 3. Bone mass
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**PHYSICAL ACTIVITY** -A minimum of ___ hours of ___ physical activity should be done every week
-2.5 -moderate
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**TEACHING TECHNIQUES** -Teaching plans should relate to what? -You should teach based on what?
-concerns of the individual & age group -what is a concern for THEM
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**TEACHING TECHNIQUES** -What can inhibit or motivate learning? -You may want to wait until what?
-stress -the person is less stressed before you teach them
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**TEACHING TECHNIQUES** -What two things should the nurse incorporate?
-the independence and competencies of the adult learner
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**TEACHING TECHNIQUES** -What is the teach-back method?
-First explain and then demonstrate how to do something -Then ask them to teach you back and walk you through the steps to make sure they understand
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**TEACHING TECHNIQUES** -The nurse should provide information that coincides with what?
the concerns and stresses of the patient

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