adulthood

Question 1

young adult=

Answer 1

late teens to late 30s

Question 2

eriksons stage during young adult

Answer 2

intimacy vs. isolation

-intimate relations, positive feelings, successful role transitions

Question 3

middle adult?

Answer 3

late 30’s- mid 60’s

Question 4

eriksons stage during middle adult?

Answer 4

generativity vs. self absorption

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

Question 5

older adult and eriksons?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

what is practical wisdom?

Answer 6

good judgement and complex problem solving

Question 7

what is transcendent wisdom?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

baby boomers are?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

generation X?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

generation Y?

Answer 10

me! multicultural, technological, public affirmation

Question 11

adulthood in canada?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

boomerang kids?

Answer 12

leave home but come back, sometimes lots

Question 13

when do physical changes stop

Answer 13

20.

Question 14

when is the peak year?

Answer 14

25! active, prime years, risk takers!

Question 15

cognitive changes?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

psychosocial changes?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

erasure=?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

career in adulthood?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

hallmarks in adulthood?

Answer 19

sense of meaning, direction in life, satisfaction, acceptance

Question 20

kohlberg and adulthood?

Answer 20

preconventional (universal principles, understands human rights)

Question 21

fowler and adulthood?

Answer 21

reflective period (religion is accepted or redefined)

• conjuctive= faith
• universalizing (rare)

Question 22

health risks in adulthood?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

health concerns in adulthood?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

middle adulthood.. physical changes?

Answer 24

lots of change!

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

Question 25

menopause?

Answer 25

decrease in hormone production for woman

Question 26

climacteric?

Answer 26

decrease in sexual activity, less firm erections in men

Question 27

empty nest syndrome?

Answer 27

child leaves the home (more time for parent)

Question 28

health concerns in middle adult

Answer 28

``` stress! level of wellness obesity forming positive health habits anxiety depression happiness ```

Question 29

how can you intervene with stress?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

what is obesity defined as

Answer 30

BMI> 30, around 25% are obese!

Question 31

how many older adults are in private homes?

Answer 31

93%

Question 32

how many older adults have a chronic condition?

Answer 32

91%

Question 33

what are some common myths and stereotypes in older adults?

Answer 33

- "old" - cant learn new skills - depressed - no sex - less productive - memory loss

Question 34

attitudes in canada toward aging?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

what is ageism?

Answer 35

discrimination, negative societal attitudes toward aging

Question 36

what is gerontological nursing in canada?

Answer 36

specialized care for aging and older adults

Question 37

7 developmental tasks in older adults?

Answer 37

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

Question 38

acute care facilities?

Answer 38

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

Question 39

long term care facilities?

Answer 39

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

Question 40

hosprice care?

Answer 40

specialized end of life, expert clinical skills and compassion

Question 41

community care for older adutlts?

Answer 41

clinics, adult day programs, home care

Question 42

all older people are forgetful?

Answer 42

NO! forgetfulness is not expected

Question 43

what is delirium?

Answer 43

acute, reversible, sudden onset of disorientation an confusion

Question 44

what is dementia?

Answer 44

gradual, progressive decline, irreversible

Question 45

depression?

Answer 45

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

Question 46

functional status in older adults?

Answer 46

begins to decline, usually linked to illness or disease | ADLs are vital! sudden changes may be significant

Question 47

cognitive agility?

Answer 47

speed, maintains problem solving, judgment, creativity

Question 48

memory (3 steps)

Answer 48

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

Question 49

are most older adults financially insecure?

Answer 49

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

Question 50

who are at risk to being financially insecure?

Answer 50

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

Question 51

psychosocial changes

Answer 51

``` retirement social isolation abuse sexuality housing/environment facing death/grieving ```

Question 52

health promotion?

Answer 52

- therapeutic communication - touch (cultural awareness) - cognitive stimulation - reminiscence (recalling the past) - body image interventions - safety - immunization - stress - health tests

Question 53

barriers to health literacy?

Answer 53

``` 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 ```