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adulthood Flashcards

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young adult=

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late teens to late 30s

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eriksons stage during young adult

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intimacy vs. isolation

-intimate relations, positive feelings, successful role transitions

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middle adult?

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late 30’s- mid 60’s

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eriksons stage during middle adult?

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generativity vs. self absorption

-accepts change in appearance, reassesses life goals, content.

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older adult and eriksons?

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65+,
ego integrity vs. despair
look back at life with satisfaction, feels positives OR despair= bitter, not meaningful life

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what is practical wisdom?

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good judgement and complex problem solving

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what is transcendent wisdom?

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self-knowledge allows to transcend subjectivity and share understanding of life

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baby boomers are?

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ur dad! 1945-1964: hard working, individualistic, respect

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generation X?

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ur mom! 1965-1978- raised with both parents gone, problem solvers

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generation Y?

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me! multicultural, technological, public affirmation

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adulthood in canada?

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18 to vote, drinking is 18-21, financial dependence?

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boomerang kids?

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leave home but come back, sometimes lots

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when do physical changes stop

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20.

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when is the peak year?

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25! active, prime years, risk takers!

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cognitive changes?

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formal operations, relates values to social group, variations in thinking and reasoning, critical thinking

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psychosocial changes?

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  • emotional health related to resolving personal and social tasks
  • 23-28= refine self perception and capacity for intimacy
  • 29-34= achieving money and goals!
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erasure=?

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sexual minorities are erased in the system that only allows binary gender (female/male)

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career in adulthood?

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hopes to have a fulfilling career, security, friendships, income

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hallmarks in adulthood?

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sense of meaning, direction in life, satisfaction, acceptance

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20
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kohlberg and adulthood?

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preconventional (universal principles, understands human rights)

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fowler and adulthood?

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reflective period (religion is accepted or redefined)

  • conjuctive= faith
  • universalizing (rare)
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health risks in adulthood?

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family history, lifestyle, unplanned pregnancies, STIS, environment, eating disorders, suicide, accidental death/injury, substance abuse, depression

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health concerns in adulthood?

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infertility, exercise, routine health screening, job stress, family stress, pregnancy, acute care

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middle adulthood.. physical changes?

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lots of change!

  • decreased skin turgor
  • wrinkles
  • height and bones
  • harder to pump blood
  • senses
  • metabolism slows
  • loss of neurons in urinary
25
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menopause?

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decrease in hormone production for woman

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climacteric?

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decrease in sexual activity, less firm erections in men

27
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empty nest syndrome?

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child leaves the home (more time for parent)

28
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health concerns in middle adult

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stress!
level of wellness
obesity
forming positive health habits
anxiety
depression 
happiness
29
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how can you intervene with stress?

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reduce frequency of exposure, increase esteem, avoid stress with relaxation

30
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what is obesity defined as

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BMI> 30, around 25% are obese!

31
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how many older adults are in private homes?

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93%

32
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how many older adults have a chronic condition?

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91%

33
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what are some common myths and stereotypes in older adults?

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  • “old”
  • cant learn new skills
  • depressed
  • no sex
  • less productive
  • memory loss
34
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attitudes in canada toward aging?

A

ew!!! values youth :( why!!!

35
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what is ageism?

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discrimination, negative societal attitudes toward aging

36
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what is gerontological nursing in canada?

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specialized care for aging and older adults

37
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7 developmental tasks in older adults?

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  1. adjust to decreased strength and health
  2. retirement and fixed lower income
  3. death (of others)
  4. accepting ones self as an aging person
  5. satisfactory living arrangements
  6. adult children relationships
  7. maintain quality of life
38
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acute care facilities?

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majority of clients. ER, goal is to protect health and return to previous level of independence?

39
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long term care facilities?

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assisted living (help with ADLs), 24-7 care, complex continuing care or chronic (specialized)

40
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hosprice care?

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specialized end of life, expert clinical skills and compassion

41
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community care for older adutlts?

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clinics, adult day programs, home care

42
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all older people are forgetful?

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NO! forgetfulness is not expected

43
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what is delirium?

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acute, reversible, sudden onset of disorientation an confusion

44
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what is dementia?

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gradual, progressive decline, irreversible

45
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depression?

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cluster of symptoms, worse in morning, lost interest, reversible

46
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functional status in older adults?

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begins to decline, usually linked to illness or disease

ADLs are vital! sudden changes may be significant

47
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cognitive agility?

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speed, maintains problem solving, judgment, creativity

48
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memory (3 steps)

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1st. sensory memory (environment)
2nd. short-term (storage or recent memory)
3rd. long-term (leaves short term, stored in long term)

49
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are most older adults financially insecure?

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no most are secure, variances in gender, status, income

50
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who are at risk to being financially insecure?

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alone, worked less than 10 years, immigrants, less stable

51
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psychosocial changes

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retirement
social isolation
abuse
sexuality
housing/environment
facing death/grieving
52
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health promotion?

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  • therapeutic communication
  • touch (cultural awareness)
  • cognitive stimulation
  • reminiscence (recalling the past)
  • body image interventions
  • safety
  • immunization
  • stress
  • health tests
53
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barriers to health literacy?

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Internal 
	§ Lack of knowledge 
	§ Lack of motivation
	§ Insufficient skills to effect change in health habits 
	§ Undefined short- & long-term goals 
 External 
        § Lack of facilities 
	§ Lack of materials 
          Lack of social supports

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