Final exam review Flashcards
What is the fastest growing older adult age population?
85 and older
What is the trend expected in 2035?
-more adults than children
-flat growth of 25 years and younger
What number of adults >65 suffer from at least one chronic illness?
3/4
Examples of primary prevention?
Healthy lifestyle behaviors
Stress management
Active social engagement
Cognitive stimulation
Immunizations
Examples of secondary prevention?
Evidence-based screening guidelines
Annual wellness visits
Personalized prevention plan
What is programmed aging?
cells designed to age
What is error theories?
random errors in synthesis of DNA to RNA
Wear & Tear Theory – cells “wear out” or become damaged
Cross-linkage Theory – damage from errors with cross-linked proteins
What is activity theory?
activity & “staying young” indicate successful aging
What is continuity theory?
cont. roles, responsibilities, & activities for successful aging
What is generativity vs stagnation theory?
establishes oneself and contributes to society in meaningful ways
vs.
Self is restricted to identification with one’s major role (e.g., nurse)
What is ego integrity vs despair?
Attaining a sense of completeness and cohesion of the self
A sense that one’s self no longer has purpose in life, physically or mentally
What is ego differentiation vs. work role preoccupation?
Begins to define self as separate from work role
Inability to identify as someone outside of a work roleq
What is Body transcendence and ego transcendence versus Body preoccupation and ego preoccupation?
Body changes accepted as part of life Sees oneself as part of a greater whole
vs.
Body changes as a source of focus Sees oneself as an individual needing special attention
What are the levels of maslow hierarchy?
physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
What is tornstam theory?
Gerotranscendence Theory
Aging is moving from birth to death and maturation toward wisdom
Looking inside (withdrawing) & spiritual reflection can lead to wisdom
What is the LEARN model?
Listen carefully to what the elder is saying. Verbal and nonverbal. Meaning behind the stories.
Explain your perception of the situation and the problems.
Acknowledge and discuss both the similarities and the differences between perceptions and goals.
Recommend a plan of action that takes both perspectives into account.
Negotiate a plan that is mutually acceptable.
Interventions for CV changes in older adults?
Health promotion/Disease prevention
Medication Regimens
Weigh Daily
Independence maintenance
Avoid fatigue
What is presbyopia?
Decreased accommodation & near vision
What is hyposmia?
Decrease in smell acuity
What is creatinine used for?
renal function/diagnose and monitor renal insufficiency
What is Cockcroft Gault equation?
estimates renal function-not used anymore
What are dehydration symptoms?
orthostatic hypotension, weight loss, tachycardia, hyperthermia, weakness, nausea, anorexia, oliguria, dry mucus membranes & skin, poor skin turgor, increased thirst
What are volume overload symptoms?
weight gain >2%, I>O, bounding pulse, tachycardia, increased BP & CVP, distended neck/peripheral veins, crackles, dyspnea, SOB, confusion
what are hyponatremia symptoms?
hypotension, tachycardia, hyperthermia, nausea, malaise, lethargy, somnolence, confusion, poor skin turgor, increased thirst, muscle twitching, abdominal cramps, headache, seizure, coma, elevated BUN & Hct