Late Adulthood and Dealing with death and bereavement C17-19

Question 1

Period of the life span marked by declines in physical functioning usually associated with aging

Answer 1

Senescence

Question 2

Theories that explain biological aging as resulting from a genetically determined developmental timetable

Answer 2

Genetic Programming Theories

Question 3

Genetically controlled limit on the number of times cells can divide in members of a species

Answer 3

Hayflick Limit

Question 4

Theories that explain biological aging as a result of processes that involve damage to biological systems and that vary from person to person

Answer 4

Variable-rate Theories

Question 5

The body ages as a result of accumulated damage to the system at the molecular level

Answer 5

Wear and Tear Theory

Question 6

Deterioration in cognitive and behaviorial functioning due to physiological causes

Answer 6

Dementia

Question 7

Progressive, irreversible, degenerative brain disorder characterized by cognitive deterioration and loss of control of bodily functions, leading to death

Answer 7

Alzheimer’s disease

Question 8

Progressive, irreversible, degenerative neurological disorder characterized by tremor, stiffness, slowed movement and unstable posture

Answer 8

Parkinson’s disease

Question 9

Erikson’s eighth and final stage of psychosocial development in which people in late adulthood either achieve a sense of integrity by accepting the lives they have lives and accept death or yield to despair

Answer 9

Ego Integrity v Despair

Question 10

Theory of aging that holds that successful aging is characterized by mutual withdrawal of the older person and society

Answer 10

Disengagement theory

Question 11

Theory of aging that holds that to age successfully, a person must remain as active as possible

Answer 11

Activity theory

Question 12

Theory of aging described by Atchley that holds that in order to age successfully, people must maintain a balance of continuity and change in both the internal and external structure of their lives

Answer 12

Continuity theory

Question 13

The study of death and dying

Answer 13

Thanatology

Question 14

Personal, patient and family centered care for a person with a terminal illness

Answer 14

Hospice care

Question 15

Care aimed at relieving pain and suffering and allowing the terminally ill to die in peace, comfort and dignity

Answer 15

Palliative care

Question 16

Refusal to accept the reality of the situation (dying)

Answer 16

Denial

Question 17

Feelings of frustration and helplessness

Answer 17

Anger

Question 18

Desire to make a deal or negotiate to change the outcome of the situation

Answer 18

Bargaining

Question 19

Feelings of sadness, despair and hopelessness

Answer 19

Depression

Question 20

Sense of peace and understanding

Answer 20

Acceptance

Question 21

Emotional response experienced in the early phases of bereavement

Answer 21

Grief

Question 22

Loss, due to death, of someone to whom one feels close and the process of adjustment to the loss

Answer 22

Bereavement

Question 23

The first stage of the classic grief work model characterized by feelings of confusion, sadness and frequent crying. May last several weeks

Answer 23

Shock and disbelief

Question 24

The second stage of the classic grief work model which may last 6 months to 2 years, where the person tries to come to terms with the death but cannot yet accept it

Answer 24

Preoccupation with the memory of the dead person

Question 25

The third and final stage of the classic grief work model when the bereaved person renews interest in everyday activities. Memories of the dead person bring fond memories mingled with sadness rather than sharp pain and longing

Answer 25

Resolution

Question 26

"Good death", and is intended to end the suffering or to allow a terminally ill person to die with dignity

Answer 26

Euthanasia

Question 27

Withholding or discontinuation of life prolonging treatment of a terminally ill person in order to end suffering or allow death with dignity

Answer 27

Passive euthanasia

Question 28

Deliberate action taken to shorten the life of a terminally ill person in order to end suffering or allow death with dignity

Answer 28

Active euthanasia or mercy killing

Question 29

A process of reminiscence that enable a person to see the significance of his or her life

Answer 29

Life review