Geri Ch 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Women may develop hair on the lip and chin due to low ____
A
Estrogen
2
Q
Men may develop an Increase in ear, nose, and eyebrow hair due to low
A
Testosterone
3
Q
Renal means
A
Kidney
4
Q
Micturition means
A
Urination
5
Q
What condition involves leakage of urine that occurs with coughing, sneezing, laughing or lifting
A
Stress incontience
6
Q
Peristalsis in the intestine decrease causing
A
Constipation
7
Q
The showing of peristalsis and the loss of smooth muscle tone delay gastric emptying so that a feeling of fullness is present after small amounts of food. Delayed gastric emptying time and reduced gastric acid secretions may lead to indigestion, discomfort, and reduced appetite
A
Know
8
Q
Gag reflux weakens causing increased risk for food aspiration
A
Know
9
Q
Reabsorption of bone in the jaw may loosen teeth or cause a loss of teeth reducing the ability to chew
Saliva decreases
A
Know
10
Q
Reproductive system
Vulva May atrophy
Vagina secretions dry out and vaginal walls become thin and less elastic
Breast tissue Atrophies
A
Know
11
Q
Male reproductive
Testes atrophy
Prostate May inlarge
A
..
12
Q
Neurons are steadily lost in the brain and spinal cord
Brain mass is lost progressively
Synthesis and metabolism of neurotransmitters are diminished
A
Know
13
Q
What are normal changes
A
Physiologic
14
Q
What is a person that can be called, their contact information has to be available so in a situation of possible abuse they come to investigate is called a
A
Ombudsman
15
Q
Gerontological nursing refers to the nursing care of people age
A
65 or older
16
Q
The underlying concept of holism is to recognize persons as individuals and to see them as an entire or whole person.
A
Just know
17
Q
What is one of the critical tasks of old age called
A
Gerotranscendence
18
Q
To have a personal conviction of the type of nursing care you will give to others is called the purpose of _____ _____
A
Nursing philosophy
19
Q
What word means “whole” or “to heal”
A
Holism
20
Q
______ _______ refers to the care of the body, mind, socialization, and spirit of the person for whom you are responsible. You make the person your priority
A
Holistic care
21
Q
95% live in homes either alone or with family
A
Know
22
Q
Young old is used for ages
A
65-74
23
Q
Middle old is used for people that’s
A
75-84
24
Q
Old old is used for people ages
A
85-100
25
Elite old is used for people
Older than 100
26
Elderly patients who have heart attack’s are less likely to feel pain
True
27
The science of human caring is a nursing philosophy that was developed by ______ ____
Jean Watson
28
Without gerotranscendence elderly are more likely to feel despair
True
29
When speaking to older adults some people address them as “honey” or “sweetie” this is an example of the caregiver treating the patient like a child and this is called ____
Paternalism
30
Who developed life stages of Integrity (ego) and despair
Erik erikson
31
Aging is sometimes called “_____ _____ __ _____”
The graying of America
32
_____ was coined in by Robert Butler to describe negative attitudes and practices that were directed towards old people
Ageism
33
The book defines older people as a subculture, indicating that older people have their own cultural norms and standards
Just know
34
10 chronic diseases that people over 65 experience are
1. Arthritis
2. Hypertension
3. Problems hearing
4. Heart conditions
5. Visual impairment
6. Deformities or orthopedic disability
7. Diabetes
8. Chronic sinusitis
9. Hay fever, allergic rhinitis
10. Varicose veins
35
Holism relates to gerontology as a human ages they begin to feel loneliness, fear about being able to live alone again, or a misunderstanding in medications. The skills of nursing with social science skills enhance the humanity of the nurse and person receiving care. Ends comments such as “the grandmother who knits all the time”
Know
36
Identify critical activity that is needed to promote holistic care
1. Always follow physicians orders
2. You will develop clinical expertise, use it
3. Draw on the personal intuition and creativity patients have to resolve their own health problems
4. Take every opportunity to become closer to the family members and patients.
37
What is the hardening of an artery
Arteriosclerosis
38
What is it called when the thoracic spine has an abnormal curvage
Kyphosis
39
What means without tone
atony
40
What is the balance of head produced and heat lost called
Thermoregulation
41
What are age spots called
Senile lentigines
42
When muscles waste away it’s called
Atrophy
43
What is the hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
Atherosclerosis
44
Identify some myths, stereotypes, and prejudices that exist about old age
When people think of old people they imply rocking chairs, dentures, memory loss, and incontinence
45
Psychological theories of aging
The theory of genetic factors is you may already know that you have inherited your hair eye color height and body size from your ancestors. This theory claims that humans and animals are predetermined their lifespan due to the lifespan of ancestors
Know about this
46
What is a belief from within of higher power. Often part of the process of transition for older people is called
Spirituality
47
What are normal changes
Physiologic
48
What means disease
Pathologic
49
What kind of disease comes on fast but has a short duration
Acute disease
50
What disease has a gradual onset but lasts long term or forever
Chronic disease
51
What is a person that can be called, their contact information has to be available so in a situation of possible abuse they come to investigate is called a
Ombudsman
52
Gerontological nursing refers to the nursing care of people age
65 or older
53
The underlying concept of holism is to recognize persons as individuals and to see them as an entire or whole person.
Just know
54
To have a personal conviction of the type of nursing care you will give to others is called the purpose of _____ _____
Nursing philosophy
55
What word means “whole” or “to heal”
Holism
56
______ _______ refers to the care of the body, mind, socialization, and spirit of the person for whom you are responsible. You make the person your priority
Holistic care
57
The philosophy of _____ emphasizes the importance of understanding a person whole rather than treating specific parts
Holism
58
95% live in homes either alone or with family
Know
59
Elderly patients who have heart attack’s are less likely to feel pain
True
60
The science of human caring is a nursing philosophy that was developed by ______ ____
Jean Watson
61
Without gerotranscendence elderly are more likely to feel despair
True
62
When speaking to older adults some people address them as “honey” or “sweetie” this is an example of the caregiver treating the patient like a child and this is called ____
Paternalism
63
Who developed life stages of Integrity (ego) and despair
Erik erikson
64
Aging is sometimes called “_____ _____ __ _____”
The graying of America
65
_____ was coined in by Robert Butler to describe negative attitudes and practices that were directed towards old people
Ageism
66
The book defines older people as a subculture, indicating that older people have their own cultural norms and standards
Just know
67
10 chronic diseases that people over 65 experience are
1. Arthritis
2. Hypertension
3. Problems hearing
4. Heart conditions
5. Visual impairment
6. Deformities or orthopedic disability
7. Diabetes
8. Chronic sinusitis
9. Hay fever, allergic rhinitis
10. Varicose veins
68
Holism relates to gerontology as a human ages they begin to feel loneliness, fear about being able to live alone again, or a misunderstanding in medications. The skills of nursing with social science skills enhance the humanity of the nurse and person receiving care. Ends comments such as “the grandmother who knits all the time”
Know
69
Identify critical activity that is needed to promote holistic care
1. Always follow physicians orders
2. You will develop clinical expertise, use it
3. Draw on the personal intuition and creativity patients have to resolve their own health problems
4. Take every opportunity to become closer to the family members and patients.
70
What is the hardening of an artery
Arteriosclerosis
71
What is it called when the thoracic spine has an abnormal curvage
Kyphosis
72
What means without tone
atony
73
What is the balance of head produced and heat lost called
Thermoregulation
74
What are age spots called
Senile lentigines
75
When muscles waste away it’s called
Atrophy
76
What is the hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
Atherosclerosis
77
Identify some myths, stereotypes, and prejudices that exist about old age
When people think of old people they imply rocking chairs, dentures, memory loss, and incontinence
78
Psychological theories of aging
The theory of genetic factors is you may already know that you have inherited your hair eye color height and body size from your ancestors. This theory claims that humans and animals are predetermined their lifespan due to the lifespan of ancestors
Know about this
79
What is a belief from within of higher power. Often part of the process of transition for older people is called
Spirituality
80
What is a person that can be called, their contact information has to be available so in a situation of possible abuse they come to investigate is called a
Ombudsman
81
The underlying concept of holism is to recognize persons as individuals and to see them as an entire or whole person.
Just know
82
What is one of the critical tasks of old age called
Gerotranscendence
83
To have a personal conviction of the type of nursing care you will give to others is called the purpose of _____ _____
Nursing philosophy
84
What word means “whole” or “to heal”
Holism
85
______ _______ refers to the care of the body, mind, socialization, and spirit of the person for whom you are responsible. You make the person your priority
Holistic care
86
The philosophy of _____ emphasizes the importance of understanding a person whole rather than treating specific parts
Holism
87
95% live in homes either alone or with family
Know
88
Young old is used for ages
65-74
89
Middle old is used for people that’s
75-84
90
Old old is used for people ages
85-100
91
Elite old is used for people
Older than 100
92
Elderly patients who have heart attack’s are less likely to feel pain
True
93
The science of human caring is a nursing philosophy that was developed by ______ ____
Jean Watson
94
Without gerotranscendence elderly are more likely to feel despair
True
95
When speaking to older adults some people address them as “honey” or “sweetie” this is an example of the caregiver treating the patient like a child and this is called ____
Paternalism
96
Who developed life stages of Integrity (ego) and despair
Erik erikson
97
Aging is sometimes called “_____ _____ __ _____”
The graying of America
98
_____ was coined in by Robert Butler to describe negative attitudes and practices that were directed towards old people
Ageism
99
The book defines older people as a subculture, indicating that older people have their own cultural norms and standards
Just know
100
Holism relates to gerontology as a human ages they begin to feel loneliness, fear about being able to live alone again, or a misunderstanding in medications. The skills of nursing with social science skills enhance the humanity of the nurse and person receiving care. Ends comments such as “the grandmother who knits all the time”
Know
101
Identify critical activity that is needed to promote holistic care
1. Always follow physicians orders
2. You will develop clinical expertise, use it
3. Draw on the personal intuition and creativity patients have to resolve their own health problems
4. Take every opportunity to become closer to the family members and patients.
102
What is the hardening of an artery
Arteriosclerosis
103
What is it called when the thoracic spine has an abnormal curvage
Kyphosis
104
What means without tone
atony
105
What is the balance of head produced and heat lost called
Thermoregulation
106
What are age spots called
Senile lentigines
107
When muscles waste away it’s called
Atrophy
108
What is the hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
Atherosclerosis
109
Identify some myths, stereotypes, and prejudices that exist about old age
When people think of old people they imply rocking chairs, dentures, memory loss, and incontinence
110
Psychological theories of aging
The theory of genetic factors is you may already know that you have inherited your hair eye color height and body size from your ancestors. This theory claims that humans and animals are predetermined their lifespan due to the lifespan of ancestors
Know about this
111
What is a belief from within of higher power. Often part of the process of transition for older people is called
Spirituality
112
What are normal changes
Physiologic
113
What is a person that can be called, their contact information has to be available so in a situation of possible abuse they come to investigate is called a
Ombudsman
114
Gerontological nursing refers to the nursing care of people age
65 or older
115
The underlying concept of holism is to recognize persons as individuals and to see them as an entire or whole person.
Just know
116
What is one of the critical tasks of old age called
Gerotranscendence
117
______ _______ refers to the care of the body, mind, socialization, and spirit of the person for whom you are responsible. You make the person your priority
Holistic care
118
The philosophy of _____ emphasizes the importance of understanding a person whole rather than treating specific parts
Holism
119
95% live in homes either alone or with family
Know
120
Young old is used for ages
65-74
121
Middle old is used for people that’s
75-84
122
Old old is used for people ages
85-100
123
Elite old is used for people
Older than 100
124
Elderly patients who have heart attack’s are less likely to feel pain
True
125
The science of human caring is a nursing philosophy that was developed by ______ ____
Jean Watson
126
Without gerotranscendence elderly are more likely to feel despair
True
127
When speaking to older adults some people address them as “honey” or “sweetie” this is an example of the caregiver treating the patient like a child and this is called ____
Paternalism
128
Who developed life stages of Integrity (ego) and despair
Erik erikson
129
Aging is sometimes called “_____ _____ __ _____”
The graying of America
130
_____ was coined in by Robert Butler to describe negative attitudes and practices that were directed towards old people
Ageism
131
The book defines older people as a subculture, indicating that older people have their own cultural norms and standards
Just know
132
10 chronic diseases that people over 65 experience are
1. Arthritis
2. Hypertension
3. Problems hearing
4. Heart conditions
5. Visual impairment
6. Deformities or orthopedic disability
7. Diabetes
8. Chronic sinusitis
9. Hay fever, allergic rhinitis
10. Varicose veins
133
Holism relates to gerontology as a human ages they begin to feel loneliness, fear about being able to live alone again, or a misunderstanding in medications. The skills of nursing with social science skills enhance the humanity of the nurse and person receiving care. Ends comments such as “the grandmother who knits all the time”
Know
134
Identify critical activity that is needed to promote holistic care
1. Always follow physicians orders
2. You will develop clinical expertise, use it
3. Draw on the personal intuition and creativity patients have to resolve their own health problems
4. Take every opportunity to become closer to the family members and patients.
135
What is the hardening of an artery
Arteriosclerosis
136
What is it called when the thoracic spine has an abnormal curvage
Kyphosis
137
What means without tone
atony
138
What is the balance of head produced and heat lost called
Thermoregulation
139
What are age spots called
Senile lentigines
140
When muscles waste away it’s called
Atrophy
141
What is the hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
Atherosclerosis
142
Identify some myths, stereotypes, and prejudices that exist about old age
When people think of old people they imply rocking chairs, dentures, memory loss, and incontinence
143
Psychological theories of aging
The theory of genetic factors is you may already know that you have inherited your hair eye color height and body size from your ancestors. This theory claims that humans and animals are predetermined their lifespan due to the lifespan of ancestors
Know about this
144
What is a belief from within of higher power. Often part of the process of transition for older people is called
Spirituality
145
What are normal changes
Physiologic
146
What means disease
Pathologic
147
What kind of disease comes on fast but has a short duration
Acute disease
148
What disease has a gradual onset but lasts long term or forever
Chronic disease
149
What is a person that can be called, their contact information has to be available so in a situation of possible abuse they come to investigate is called a
Ombudsman
150
Gerontological nursing refers to the nursing care of people age
65 or older
151
The underlying concept of holism is to recognize persons as individuals and to see them as an entire or whole person.
Just know
152
What is one of the critical tasks of old age called
Gerotranscendence
153
To have a personal conviction of the type of nursing care you will give to others is called the purpose of _____ _____
Nursing philosophy
154
What word means “whole” or “to heal”
Holism
155
______ _______ refers to the care of the body, mind, socialization, and spirit of the person for whom you are responsible. You make the person your priority
Holistic care
156
The philosophy of _____ emphasizes the importance of understanding a person whole rather than treating specific parts
Holism
157
95% live in homes either alone or with family
Know
158
Young old is used for ages
65-74
159
Identify some myths, stereotypes, and prejudices that exist about old age
When people think of old people they imply rocking chairs, dentures, memory loss, and incontinence
160
What is a belief from within of higher power. Often part of the process of transition for older people is called
Spirituality
161
What is the hardening of an artery
Arteriosclerosis
162
What is the balance of head produced and heat lost called
Thermoregulation
163
What are age spots called
Senile lentigines
164
When muscles waste away it’s called
Atrophy
165
What is the hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
Atherosclerosis
166
Identify some myths, stereotypes, and prejudices that exist about old age
When people think of old people they imply rocking chairs, dentures, memory loss, and incontinence
167
What is a person that can be called, their contact information has to be available so in a situation of possible abuse they come to investigate is called a
Ombudsman
168
The underlying concept of holism is to recognize persons as individuals and to see them as an entire or whole person.
Just know
169
______ _______ refers to the care of the body, mind, socialization, and spirit of the person for whom you are responsible. You make the person your priority
Holistic care
170
The philosophy of _____ emphasizes the importance of understanding a person whole rather than treating specific parts
Holism
171
95% live in homes either alone or with family
Know
172
Young old is used for ages
65-74
173
Middle old is used for people that’s
75-84
174
Old old is used for people ages
85-100
175
Elite old is used for people
Older than 100
176
Elderly patients who have heart attack’s are less likely to feel pain
True
177
Without gerotranscendence elderly are more likely to feel despair
True
178
When speaking to older adults some people address them as “honey” or “sweetie” this is an example of the caregiver treating the patient like a child and this is called ____
Paternalism
179
Aging is sometimes called “_____ _____ __ _____”
The graying of America
180
_____ was coined in by Robert Butler to describe negative attitudes and practices that were directed towards old people
Ageism
181
The book defines older people as a subculture, indicating that older people have their own cultural norms and standards
Just know
182
10 chronic diseases that people over 65 experience are
1. Arthritis
2. Hypertension
3. Problems hearing
4. Heart conditions
5. Visual impairment
6. Deformities or orthopedic disability
7. Diabetes
8. Chronic sinusitis
9. Hay fever, allergic rhinitis
10. Varicose veins
183
Holism relates to gerontology as a human ages they begin to feel loneliness, fear about being able to live alone again, or a misunderstanding in medications. The skills of nursing with social science skills enhance the humanity of the nurse and person receiving care. Ends comments such as “the grandmother who knits all the time”
Know
184
What is the hardening of an artery
Arteriosclerosis
185
What is it called when the thoracic spine has an abnormal curvage
Kyphosis
186
When muscles waste away it’s called
Atrophy
187
What is the hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
Atherosclerosis
188
Identify some myths, stereotypes, and prejudices that exist about old age
When people think of old people they imply rocking chairs, dentures, memory loss, and incontinence
189
Psychological theories of aging
The theory of genetic factors is you may already know that you have inherited your hair eye color height and body size from your ancestors. This theory claims that humans and animals are predetermined their lifespan due to the lifespan of ancestors
Know about this
190
What is a belief from within of higher power. Often part of the process of transition for older people is called
Spirituality
191
What are normal changes
Physiologic
192
What means disease
Pathologic
193
What kind of disease comes on fast but has a short duration
Acute disease
194
What disease has a gradual onset but lasts long term or forever
Chronic disease
195
What is a person that can be called, their contact information has to be available so in a situation of possible abuse they come to investigate is called a
Ombudsman
196
What word means “whole” or “to heal”
Holism
197
Who developed life stages of Integrity (ego) and despair
Erik erikson
198
Involuntary muscle movement is called
Peristalsis
199
Getting older is called
Senility
200
___ is cannot hear high pitched noises
Presbycusis
201
_____ ____ is when the pupil constricts and gets very small
Senile miosis
202
____ ____ is a lipid ring around iris of the eye (gray or yellow)
arcus senilus
203
What means no teeth
Edentulous
204
_____ is involuntary muscle movement
Peristalsis
205
_____ personal freedom and control, self governance
Autonomy
206
Flatus means
Gas
207
Abnormal hair growth is
Hirisuitism
208
Mastication means
Chewing
209
Getting older is ____
Senility
