Intro E2 Ch 7 Flashcards

(39 cards)

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Young adults age

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18 to 35 years old

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Where are young adults at in their life physically

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Peak physical condition

High energy, strength, Speed, flexibility, endurance, coordination,

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What do young adults engage in and why

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Part take in risky activities because they still believe nothing bad will happened to them

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What do high risk activities result in

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Unintentional injuries (i.e spinal cord injuries) or death

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What other realm of life do young adults engage in risky activity

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In sexual activity which may lead to unintentional pregnancy and STI‘s

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What comes as a result of drinking alcohol in excess, recreational drug use, and smoking

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Higher rates of domestic abuse homicide and suicide

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What are young adults least likely to have if not provided by employer

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Health insurance but under the affordable care act they can stay on their parents insurance until the age of 26

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What is vital that young adults need to be screened for

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Cervical cancer (F)

testicular cancer (M)

skin cancer (B)

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What is expected of young adults

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To either go to school, get a job, join the military, start a family

just become self-sufficient

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Young adults psychosocial task

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Intimacy versus isolation

Age 18-35

Intimate relations ships

Am I loved and wanted

Sense of intimate, loving relationships

Success: strong relationships

Failure: loneliness and isolation

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How and what is intimacy achieved

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By revealing ones inner self to another feeling comfortable showing how they really are and loving others for non-selfish reasons
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Sense of fulfillment through dedication to a cause

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When does isolation result

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When young adults cannot make fulfilling connections or find passion in cause

Can lead to depression
Suicide =major concern

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What is young adults cognition status

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Formal operations with mostly fluid intelligence

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Define fluid intelligence

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Quick witted

Amazing speed of recall

Speed in cognition connections and responses

Quickly analyze and solve problems

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What comes as a result of formal operations

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Able to bounce back from failures quickly and have time for trial and error

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Moral status of a young adult

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Post conventional: Social contract and utility

Doing the right things for the right reasons

participate in worth causes and donate to charities

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Nutritional requirements for a young adult

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Optimal nutrition but often eat on the run because always on the go

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Sleeping requirements for a young adult

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Require 6 to 8 hours of sleep but usually don’t get as many because they don’t see this as a priority

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What is a nurses ethical duty

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1 priority Commitment to their patients

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What Must nurses be for patients and families

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Role models: if you’re going to talk the talk, walk the walk

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What leads to stress

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Ignoring ones emotional needs and neglecting ones spiritual needs

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Balance is key so what must be aligned

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Mind, body, spirit

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Diet is key what does a good diet look like

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Eating a minimum of five fruits and vegetables per day

Minimizing processed sugar and transfats

Minimizing sodium intake to less than 1 teaspoon per day

Hydration 9-13 cups / day

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Define adequate sleep

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A full 8 hours

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What should stress management look like
Engaging in fun activities or else we are at an increased risk of chronic illness
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Exercises key what is optimal exercise
At least 2 1/2 hours per week of moderate level aerobic activity Or 1 1/2hours a week of vigorous intense anaerobic
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What does engaging in a healthy diet and active lifestyle decrease
The risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer
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What kind of problem is obesity and who is at higher risk
Obesity is a huge problem in the US across all age groups Hispanics and African-Americans have alarming rates of obesity
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BMI index: under, normal, over, obese
Under : less that 18.5 Normal: 18.5-24.9 Over weight: 25 - 29.9 Obese: 30+
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KNOW TO TO CAL BMI
(Lbs/ cm 2 ) x 703
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Define Performance enhancers
Substances to enhance athletic or physical performance
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Give examples of ergogenic dietary supplements
Amino acids and creatine
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What body systems are organs are affected by performance enhancers
Renal, cardiovascular, G.I. systems, and other organs
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Give me example of anabolic steroids and illegal substances
Anabolic steroids Blood doping: drawing blood at lower elevation injecting At high elevation because of more 02 Narcotics
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Anabolic steroids side effects makes v females
``` Aggressiveness acne male pattern baldness stunted growth liver damage ``` Female : deep voice, enlarges clit, more body hair
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What are basic human needs
Emotional: sense of belonging Spiritual: sense of connection to large purpose
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How does a person asses for self awareness
By doing a self inventory Body Mind Emotion Spirt
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What are good self-care tasks
``` Deep breathing Meditation Mindfulness: moment by moment of thoughts Yoga/tai chi Guided imagery Biofeedback Ayurvedic diet  ```
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What does it mean to say we feel the way we think
We have the power to change our perspectives and outlooks