Chapters 13, 40 & 41

Question 1

individualized aging

Answer 1

describes how older adults should be treated viewed as individuals and not stereotypical

Question 2

biologic theory

Answer 2

theory based on cellular functions and body physiology

Question 3

psychosocial theory

Answer 3

theories related to socialization and life satisfaction

Question 4

life span

Answer 4

maximum years one is capable of living

Question 5

longevity

Answer 5

length of life

Question 6

Benign Senescence

Answer 6

normal physical changes of aging

Question 7

dementia

Answer 7

degeneration of brain tissue

Question 8

Schaie’s Stage of cognitive development

Answer 8

called the reintegrative stage

Question 9

wisdom

Answer 9

having good judgement based on accumulative knowledge

Question 10

medications that contribute to falls

Answer 10

sedative, hypnotics, and tranquilizers

Question 11

Postural or Orthostatic HYPOtension meds are

Answer 11

diuretics, antihypertensives and antihistamines

Question 12

Erickson’s stages of development

Answer 12

Ego integrity (state of being complete)

Question 13

reminiscence

Answer 13

reviewing one’s life

Question 14

Health Promotion Behaviors

Answer 14

Those who face the future with hopeful, positive attitudes will cope better with aging

Question 15

Five of the most common physical problems that plague older adults

Answer 15

1) impaired mobility, 2) alteration in elimination, 3) alteration in nutrition 4) sensory 5) polypharmacy

Question 16

presbyopia

Answer 16

age related decrease in ability to focus on near objects

Question 17

glaucoma

Answer 17

an accumulation of fluid behind the eye that increases pressure

Question 18

AMD Age-related Macular Degeneration

Answer 18

older adults gradually lose acute, central and color vision

Question 19

presbycusis

Answer 19

the inability to hear high pitched sounds