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Chapter 19, Taylor Flashcards

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What is the genetic theory of aging?

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Holds that lifespan depends to a great extend on genetic factors. “Genetic clock.”

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What is the immunity theory of aging?

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Your immune response declines steadily after younger adulthood as thymus loses size and function. Age associated changes in the immune system are thought to be responsible for the increase in infections such as pneumonia and cancer as adults age.

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What is the cross-linkage theory of aging?

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A chemical reaction that produces damage to the DNA and cell death. As you age, essential molecules in the cell bind together and interfere with normal cell function.

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What is the free radical theory of aging?

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Free radicals (molecules with separated high-energy electrons) are formed during cellular metabolism and have adverse affects on adjacent molecules. Irreversible damage results from this. Lipids in cell membranes, as well as proteins and cell organelles, are affected.

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What does Erikson’s Theory state?

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The middle adult is in a period of generativity versus stagnation. Raise the next generation, accept middle-age changes, adjust to parents aging, and reevaluate one’s goals and accomplishments.

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According to Erikson’s Theory, when does a midlife crisis come about?

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When one does not achieve the tasks of accepting middle age changes and reevaluating ones goals and accomplishments, but instead focuses on themselves and becomes overly concerned with their own physical and emotional health needs.

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What does Havighurst’s theory state?

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The developmental tasks of the middle adult are learned behaviors from maturation, personal motives and values, and civic responsibility. To master this stage, one must accept and adjust to physical changes, help their kids, have a good job, adjust to their aging parents, and relate to their spouse.

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What does Levinson’s theory state?

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The middle adult may choose to either continue an established lifestyle or to reorganize one’s life in a period of midlife transition.

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What does Gould’s Theory state?

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The middle years are a time when adults look inward, accept themselves, and increase their feelings of contentment with life, and become more concerned with health.

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What is the government agency charged with protecting health through the delivery of human services?

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

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What organization provides home- and community-based services to older adults through programs funded under the Older Americans Act?

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Administration on Aging (AoA)

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What organization connects older adults and families by zip code, city, state, or county to eldercare resources in the community?

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Eldercare Locator

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What organization (DHHS agency) is assigned to maintain health care security for its beneficiaries?

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

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What organization helps older people and those with disabilities to live with dignity and choices in their home and communities for as long as possible?

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National Association for Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)

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What organization provides lunch and dinner to adults and people with disabilities?

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Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA)

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What organization includes health and wellness information for older adults?

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NIH Senior Health

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What age group use healthcare more than any other age group?

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Older Adults

18
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What demographic is 30% more likely to die from heart disease?

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African American men

19
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What demographic is more at risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke, accidents, and diabetes?

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Asian Americans

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What demographic has a 60% higher mortality rate?

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American Indian/Alaska Natives

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What is the leading cause of illness and death for Hispanic Americans?

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Heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, stroke, and diabetes.

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What are the Fulmer Spices?

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A tool in identifying common problems experienced in older adults that can lead to negative outcomes.

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What does SPICES stand for?

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S- Sleep Disorders
P- Problems with eating or feeding
I- Incontinence
C- Confusion
E- Evidence of falls
S- Skin breakdown
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What does the CAM (Confusion Assessment Method) assess?

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Identifies delirium quickly.

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What does the NEECHAM Confusion Scale assess?

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Consists of nine items and is used to detect early stages of delirium.

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What does the Mini-Cog assess?

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Two part test to determine if dementia or cognitive impairment is present (even in early stages). Takes 3-5 min to administer.

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What is delirium?

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A temporary state of confusion. Acute illness that can last from hours to weeks and resolves with treatment.

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What is reality orientation?

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Involves interventions to redirect the patient’s attention to what is real in the environment.

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What accounts for more than half of all elder maltreatment reports made to adult protective service agencies?

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Neglect

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What organization is the gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation?

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National Center on Elder Abuse.

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What organization connects older adults and caregivers with sources of info on senior citizens?

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U.S. Administration on Aging, Eldercare Locator

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What organization is for use when an older adult is in immediate, life-threatening danger or when reporting suspected abuse is mandatory?

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Law Enforcement Agencies–Dial 911

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What is gerontology?

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The scientific and behavioral study of all aspects of aging and its consequences.

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What is functional health?

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The ability to carry out usual and desired daily activities.

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If a patient has a physiologic function as the area of concern?

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  • -Maintain ongoing assessments
  • -Include nursing care that maintains physical status, such as skin care and planned rest and activity
  • review perceptions of current health status
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If a patient has a cognitive function as the area of concern?

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  • -Slow activity pace, give time for responses

- -make sure glasses and hearing aids are used

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If a patient has psychosocial function as the area of concern?

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  • -Assess and support sources of strength
  • -encourage use of support systems (family, resources, etc)
  • -set mutual goals, etc

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