Intro E2 Ch 7 Flashcards
Young adults age
18 to 35 years old
Where are young adults at in their life physically
Peak physical condition
High energy, strength, Speed, flexibility, endurance, coordination,
What do young adults engage in and why
Part take in risky activities because they still believe nothing bad will happened to them
What do high risk activities result in
Unintentional injuries (i.e spinal cord injuries) or death
What other realm of life do young adults engage in risky activity
In sexual activity which may lead to unintentional pregnancy and STI‘s
What comes as a result of drinking alcohol in excess, recreational drug use, and smoking
Higher rates of domestic abuse homicide and suicide
What are young adults least likely to have if not provided by employer
Health insurance but under the affordable care act they can stay on their parents insurance until the age of 26
What is vital that young adults need to be screened for
Cervical cancer (F)
testicular cancer (M)
skin cancer (B)
What is expected of young adults
To either go to school, get a job, join the military, start a family
just become self-sufficient
Young adults psychosocial task
Intimacy versus isolation
Age 18-35
Intimate relations ships
Am I loved and wanted
Sense of intimate, loving relationships
Success: strong relationships
Failure: loneliness and isolation
How and what is intimacy achieved
By revealing ones inner self to another feeling comfortable showing how they really are and loving others for non-selfish reasons
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Sense of fulfillment through dedication to a cause
When does isolation result
When young adults cannot make fulfilling connections or find passion in cause
Can lead to depression
Suicide =major concern
What is young adults cognition status
Formal operations with mostly fluid intelligence
Define fluid intelligence
Quick witted
Amazing speed of recall
Speed in cognition connections and responses
Quickly analyze and solve problems
What comes as a result of formal operations
Able to bounce back from failures quickly and have time for trial and error
Moral status of a young adult
Post conventional: Social contract and utility
Doing the right things for the right reasons
participate in worth causes and donate to charities
Nutritional requirements for a young adult
Optimal nutrition but often eat on the run because always on the go
Sleeping requirements for a young adult
Require 6 to 8 hours of sleep but usually don’t get as many because they don’t see this as a priority
What is a nurses ethical duty
1 priority Commitment to their patients
What Must nurses be for patients and families
Role models: if you’re going to talk the talk, walk the walk
What leads to stress
Ignoring ones emotional needs and neglecting ones spiritual needs
Balance is key so what must be aligned
Mind, body, spirit
Diet is key what does a good diet look like
Eating a minimum of five fruits and vegetables per day
Minimizing processed sugar and transfats
Minimizing sodium intake to less than 1 teaspoon per day
Hydration 9-13 cups / day
Define adequate sleep
A full 8 hours
What should stress management look like
Engaging in fun activities or else we are at an increased risk of chronic illness
Exercises key what is optimal exercise
At least 2 1/2 hours per week of moderate level aerobic activity
Or
1 1/2hours a week of vigorous intense anaerobic
What does engaging in a healthy diet and active lifestyle decrease
The risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer
What kind of problem is obesity and who is at higher risk
Obesity is a huge problem in the US across all age groups
Hispanics and African-Americans have alarming rates of obesity
BMI index: under, normal, over, obese
Under : less that 18.5
Normal: 18.5-24.9
Over weight: 25 - 29.9
Obese: 30+
KNOW TO TO CAL BMI
(Lbs/ cm 2 ) x 703
Define Performance enhancers
Substances to enhance athletic or physical performance
Give examples of ergogenic dietary supplements
Amino acids and creatine
What body systems are organs are affected by performance enhancers
Renal, cardiovascular, G.I. systems, and other organs
Give me example of anabolic steroids and illegal substances
Anabolic steroids
Blood doping: drawing blood at lower elevation injecting At high elevation because of more 02
Narcotics
Anabolic steroids side effects makes v females
Aggressiveness acne male pattern baldness stunted growth liver damage
Female : deep voice, enlarges clit, more body hair
What are basic human needs
Emotional: sense of belonging
Spiritual: sense of connection to large purpose
How does a person asses for self awareness
By doing a self inventory
Body
Mind
Emotion
Spirt
What are good self-care tasks
Deep breathing Meditation Mindfulness: moment by moment of thoughts Yoga/tai chi Guided imagery Biofeedback Ayurvedic diet 
What does it mean to say we feel the way we think
We have the power to change our perspectives and outlooks
