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ATI - Chapter 24 Flashcards

1
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases skin tugor and ____.

A

moisture

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2
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases _____ fat.

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subcutaneous

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3
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases ____ in hair causing graying.

A

melanin

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4
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases _____, especially in near vision.

A

visual acuity

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5
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases sense of _____.

A

taste

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6
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases _____, especially for high pitched sounds.

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auditory acuity

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7
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases ____ muscle mass.

A

skeletal

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8
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases calcium and ___.

A

bone density.

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9
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases blood vessel _____.

A

elasticity

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10
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases respiratory ____.

A

vital capacity

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11
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases large _____ muscle tone.

A

intestine

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12
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases ___ secretions.

A

gastric

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13
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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases ____ filtration rate.

A

glomerular

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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases _____ hormones.

A

estrogen/testosterone

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In middle adults (35-65) physical development decreases ____ tolerance.

A

glucose

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16
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Middle adults cognitive development is affected with aging. ___ time and speed of performance slow slightly. Memory is intact. Crystallized intelligence remains (stored knowledge) Fluid intelligence (how to learn and process new info) _____ slightly.

A

reaction

declines

17
Q

Middle adults use life as an opportunity for creativity and _____.

A

productivity

18
Q

Middle adults have concern for ___.

A

others

19
Q

Middle adults consider parenting and ____.

A

important task

20
Q

Middle adults contribute to the well being of the _____.

A

next generation

21
Q

Middle adults strive to do well in one’s _____.

A

own environment

22
Q

Middle adults adjust to changes in physical appearance and ____.

A

abilities

23
Q

Middle adults adjust to changes in physical appearance and ____.

A

abilities

24
Q

Middle adults have religious maturity, spiritual beliefs and religion can take on ____.

A

added importance

25
Q

Middle adults can become more ______ in their convictions.

A

secure

26
Q

Middle adults often have advanced ____.

A

moral development

27
Q

Some middle adults have issues related to menopause, sexuality, depression, irritability, difficulty with sexual identity, _______ and ability to provide support. Marital changes with the death of a _____.

A

job performance

spouse or divorce

28
Q

In middle adults, sex drive can ____ as a result of declining hormones, chronic disorders, or _____.

A

decrease

medications

29
Q

In middle adults, changes in physical appearance can raise concerns about _____.

A

desirability

30
Q

In middle adults women’s symptoms of menopause can represent as loss of _____ or femininty and new interest in intimacy.

A

reproductive role

31
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In middle adults men have a _____ in strength that can be frustrating or frightening.

A

decrease

32
Q

Middle age adults need to maintain and strengthen ____.

A

intimacy

33
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Middle age adults experience empty nest syndrome: experiencing ____ when children move away from home.

A

sadness

34
Q

Middle age adults provide assistance to aging ____, adult children and grandchildren, giving this stage of life the name ______.

A

parents

sandwich generation

35
Q

In middle adults that are at risk for alterations in health due to obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, cancer, _______ and psychosocial stressors.

A

substance abuse disorders (alcohol)

36
Q

Middle age adults should follow age related guidelines for screening including DXA for ______.

A

osteoporosis

37
Q

Middle age adults should follow age related guidelines for screening eye exams for _____ and other disorders every 2 to 3 years or annually depending on provider.

A

glaucoma

38
Q

Middle age adults should follow age related guidelines for screening for _____ for anxiety and depression.

A

mental health

39
Q

Nutrition counseling for middle adults generally includes obtaining adequate _____. Increasing the consumption of whole grains and fresh fruits and veggies. Limiting ____ and cholesterol. Increasing vitamin D and calcium supplementation (especially for women)

A

protein

fats

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