Chapter 23 Middle-Aged Adult Flashcards
A condition of the bone that is the result of bone lysis exceeding the rate of bone matrix synthesis is called:
a. osteoarthritis.
b. kyphosis.
c. osteopenia.
d. osteoporosis.
c. osteopenia.
The nurse initiates an exercise program with middle-aged adults by:
a. planning physical activity for a minimum of 45 minutes.
b. considering activities that have the least potential for injury.
c. counseling the adult that exercise should be rigorous to produce results.
d. advising that the heart rate should double during exercise for cardiovascular benefits to be achieved.
b. considering activities that have the least potential for injury.
A 50-year-old man is initiating an exercise program to help improve his cardiovascular health. What are some of the recommended guidelines that the nurse should instruct him on?
Select all that apply.
a. Every adult over the age of 50 should start with a daily running program.
b. Overexertion should be avoided.
c. Increase fluid intake during periods of strenuous exercise in hot weather.
d. Adults over the age of 50 benefit from intense strength training.
e. Suggested activities include walking, jogging, swimming, and bicycling.
b. Overexertion should be avoided.
c. Increase fluid intake during periods of strenuous exercise in hot weather.
e. Suggested activities include walking, jogging, swimming, and bicycling.
The nurse provides anticipatory guidance to people during middle age to meet developmental tasks of:
Select all that apply.
a. helping children become responsible, happy adults.
b. rediscovering new satisfaction in the relationship with one’s spouse.
c. disassociating from one’s parents.
d. reaching the peak in one’s career.
e. passing on traditions and skills to grandchildren.
a. helping children become responsible, happy adults.
b. rediscovering new satisfaction in the relationship with one’s spouse.
d. reaching the peak in one’s career.
The leading causes of death in middle adulthood include:
a. heart disease.
b. kidney disease.
c. respiratory disease.
d. gastrointestinal disease.
a. heart disease.
The nurse, teaching a class on smoking cessation to a group of middle-age adults, presents the adverse effects of smoking, which include that nicotine:
a. acts to stimulate the heart.
b. calms the central nervous system.
c. assists in decreasing blood pressure.
d. causes a decrease in carbon monoxide.
a. acts to stimulate the heart.
During middle adulthood, physiological changes affect most bodily systems. These changes include:
a. increased cardiac output.
b. increased glomerular filtration rates.
c. thinning of the intervertebral disks.
d. stable bone density and mass until the mid-60s.
c. thinning of the intervertebral disks.
Common visual conditions which may occur in middle-aged adults include which of the following?
Select all that apply.
a. Presbyopia
b. Glaucoma
c. Cataracts
d. Macular degeneration
e. Presbycusis
a. Presbyopia
b. Glaucoma
c. Cataracts
d. Macular degeneration
Bloom (1984) has developed a hierarchy of cognitive levels in the adult learner. The analysis cognitive level for the adult learner would be:
a. recalling specific facts.
b. grasping the meaning of the communicated message.
c. becoming aware of the relationship and interaction of all the parts.
d. applying knowledge in the form of abstractions and ideas to concrete situations.
c. becoming aware of the relationship and interaction of all the parts.
A 48-year-old woman complains to her nurse that she is experiencing frequent episodes of insomnia. What are some measures the nurse should educate her about?
Select all that apply.
a. Insomnia is common for this age group.
b. Engage in activity 1 to 2 hours before bed to encourage sleep.
c. Avoid or reduce the amount of caffeinated beverages that are consumed.
d. Napping should be encouraged.
e. Have a regular schedule for waking and sleep.
a. Insomnia is common for this age group.
c. Avoid or reduce the amount of caffeinated beverages that are consumed.
e. Have a regular schedule for waking and sleep.
