theories of aging and its nursing implication

Question 1

Humans are born with biologic clock that pre-determines life span

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genetic error theory

Question 2

Radiation and chemical reactions. Attach to DNA strandand disrupt cellular mitosis and division

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cross linking theory

Question 3

Highly reactive molecules and cellular by-products that damages protein, enzymes, and DNA

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free radical theory

Question 4

nursing intervention for cellular repair

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vitamin c and e

Question 5

protection against free radical

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beta-carotene

Question 6

Repeated, continued and prolong use of body, Injury, Trauma, Insult, and Stress

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wear and tear theory

Question 7

Aging as a result of changes in the brain and endocrine glands

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neuroendocrine theory

Question 8

hormone that promotes aging process

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anterior pituitary hormone

Question 9

hormone that is absent when one has parkinson’s disease

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dopamine

Question 10

relationship between aging and disease processes

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BIOGERONTOLOGY THEORY

Question 11

single most factor for health status and longevity determinant

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nutrition theory

Question 12

Reduction in caloric intake has multiple positive effects

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caloric restriction theory

Question 13

theory caused by: changes in cellular DNA and leads to problems in cell replication

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cell malfunction theory

Question 14

theory caused by toxin build up that leads to cellular death

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toxin theory

Question 15

focuses on how certain people successfully age well, Expected progression from midlife to older life based on social factors

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social theory

Question 16

Older person remains active in society and community
after retirement

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activity theory

Question 17

Individuals withdraw and isolate themselves from prior social interactions/ relationship due to aging

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disengagement theory

Question 18

Focuses on inner self, life satisfaction, values contemplation, positive characters

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GEROTRANSCENDENCE THEORY

Question 19

maintain, retain, and continue their roles, adaptation techniques, personality throughout life with consistency and little change

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continuity theory

Question 20

type of personality that is well adjusted to aging

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integrated

Question 21

type of personality that fail to cope aging successfully

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unintegrated

Question 22

type of personality that continue roles held during middle age

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armored-defended

Question 23

type of personality that is highly dependent in external world

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passive-dependent

Question 24

Successful aging refers to ability to function in the environment

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PERSON ENVIRONMENT FIT THEORY

Question 25

Older adult make a unique subgroup, defined group, or subculture to interact among themselves

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subculture theory

Question 26

Study social life with emphasis on establishing a meaningful experiences and understanding

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SOCIAL PHENOMENOLOGY THEORY

Question 27

Medical and healthcare practitioners... ○ Distance themselves from elders ○ Treat elders as dependent objects ○ Controllers of long term care facility

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FOUCAULT EFFECT THEORY

Question 28

Uses "object" positively to improve things or to make the situation better

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critical theory

Question 29

person's social class determines person's ability to access to resources

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political economy theory

Question 30

Multidisciplinary view regarding the aging process, changes & development

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LIFE COURSE PERSPECTIVE THEORY

Question 31

Balance between elder's contribution to society and cost of supporting elders

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social exchange theory

Question 32

control of one's life, choose best choices, acceptance of self-worth

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ego integrity

Question 33

dissatisfied or disappointed in one's life

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despair

Question 34

stage in developmental theory that Adjust to retirement, Reduction of income, Decrease in physical strength, health

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tasks older person

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cognitive theory stage that develops rational and logical thinking

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formal operational

Question 36

from fowler's spiritual development that is aware that truth is from various viewpoints

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paradoxical-consolidative

Question 37

westerhoff's stages of faith where faith is personal

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owned faith

Question 38

moral developmental theory by kohlberg that believes in higher moral principle (equality, justice, due process)

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post conventional

Question 39

Personality develops over lifetime; composed of ego/ self-identity

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individualism theory

Question 40

private feelings and perceptions surrounding important persons or life events

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personal unconsciousness

Question 41

foundation of personality on which personal unconsciousness and ego are built.

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collective unconsciousness

Question 42

Older adult must achieve self-actualization or fulfillment of personal goals at this age period

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MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS THEORY

Question 43

life occurs in stages depending on changing roles, relationship internal values, goals achievement, adaptation to life changes

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LIFE COURSE/ LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY

Question 44

Successful aging involves positive coping with functional losses

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OPTIMIZATION-COMPENSATION THEORY

Question 45

guiding framework for older adults with physical impairment and disability

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FUNCTIONAL CONSEQUENCES THEORY (Miller)

Question 46

Aging well or successfully means adaptive to cumulative physical and functional changes

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THEORY OF SUCCESSFUL AGING (Flood)

Question 47

Harmony between individual, environment & personal relationships

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thoery of thriving (haight)