Module 7 - Aussie Adults Flashcards

1
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psychosocial development age 19-40

A

intimacy VS isolation

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2
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psychosocial development age 40-65

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generativity VS stagnation

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3
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psychosocial development age 65-death

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ego identity VS despair

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4
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success of intimacy VS isolation leads to…

A

strong relationships

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5
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failure of intimacy VS isolation leads to…

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loneliness and isolation

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6
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generativity is defined as..

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guiding the next generation (through having children or making a positive change that benefits others)

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7
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success in generativity VS stagnation

A

feeling useful

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8
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failure in generativity VS stagnation

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boredom, reverting to younger behaviour (mid life crisis)

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9
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ego identity VS despair

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feeling satisfied with accomplishments, accepting death VS regretting poor choices, wishing things could be changed

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10
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4 major causes of death relating to cardiovascular health are…

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coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease

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11
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CVD causes what % of deaths in australia

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27%

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12
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how many men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85?

A

1 in 2

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13
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examples of injury related deaths

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suicide, transport accidents, falls, poisoning

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14
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arthritis and musculoskeletal disease are conditions in which there is…

A

inflammation of the joints causing pain, stiffness, disability and deformity

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15
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what % of australians had arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions

A

30%

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16
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how many australians aged 16-85 will experience mental illness during their lives?

A

almost half

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17
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diabetes is caused by

A

the inability of the body to control the amount of sugar in the blood

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18
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what % of adults were overweight/obese in 2017-2018?

A

67%

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19
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being overweight increases the risk of

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high BP, cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, stroke

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20
Q

endometriosis affects

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1 in 10 women

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21
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3 leading causes of death for women

A

dementia, ischaemic heart disease, stroke

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22
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3 leading causes of death for men

A

ischaemic heart disease, lung cancer, dementia

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23
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endometriosis results in ____ and can cause ____

A

pain

infertility

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24
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most commonly diagnosed cancer for females

A

breast cancer

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25
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which 3 things are vital for prevention of breast cancer?

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self examinations, breast awareness and early detection

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26
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when is a women considered to be postmenopausal?

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when she has had no period for 12 months in a row

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27
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when does menopause usually occur?

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between 45 and 55 years

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28
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hot flushes, night sweats, bodily aches and pains, dry skin, vaginal dryness, loss of libido and urinary frequency are all symptoms of

A

pre and post menopause

29
Q

the pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that support…

A

the bladder, uterus and bowel

30
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role of the pelvic floor

A

to prevent incontinence and prolapse of the bladder, uterus and bowel

31
Q

what can cause the pelvic floor to weaken?

A

childbirth, obesity, constipation, heavy lifting, growing older

32
Q

75% of suicides are

A

male

33
Q

who is healthier? men or women

A

women

34
Q

how many australian men suffer from depression at any given time?

A

1 in 6

35
Q

male depression is associated with an increased risk of health disorders such as…

A

cardiovascular disease and diabetes

36
Q

depressed men are twice as likely as depressed women to…

A

abuse alcohol and drugs

37
Q

3 important health screenings in women

A

cervical screening test, breast self examination, mammogram

38
Q

what does a cervical screening test detect?

A

irregularities that could lead to cervical cancer such as HPV

39
Q

what did cervical screening tests replace?

A

pap smears

40
Q

cervical screening test age

A

25+

41
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frequency of cervical screening tests

A

2 years after last pap smear, and every 5 years untl 74yrs

42
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what does a breast self examination detect?

A

tissue abnormality leading to breast cancer

43
Q

breast self examination age and frequency

A

40+ years, monthly

44
Q

what does a mammogram detect?

A

tissue abnormality that may lead to breast cancer

45
Q

mammogram age and frequency

A

50+ years, every 2 years

46
Q

health screening in men

A

testicular self examination, PSA test, DRE

47
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what does a testicular self examination detect?

A

tissue abnormality that may lead to testicular cancer

48
Q

age and frequency of testicular self examination

A

from puberty, monthly

49
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PSA test stands for

A

prostate specific antigen test

50
Q

what does a PSA test detect

A

elevated PSA which can indicate abnormal tissue (potentially leading to prostate cancer)

51
Q

PSA age

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50-70 years or 40+ years if family Hx

52
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PSA test frequency

A

every 2-4 years

53
Q

DRE stands for

A

digital rectal examination

54
Q

when is a DRE performed?

A

if PSA levels are elevated

55
Q

STI screening is often paired with…

A

cervical screening tests

56
Q

STI screening age

A

from age of first sexual activity

57
Q

STI screening frequency

A

less than 30 yrs age and sexually active for 6-12 months

58
Q

skin checks age and frequency

A

from puberty, every 3 months

59
Q

skin checks detect

A

changes to skin or appearance of moles

60
Q

bones density tests are performed when?

A

with the presence of risk factors

61
Q

bone density test age and frequency

A

50+ years, every 15 years

62
Q

FOBT stands for

A

faecal occult blood test

63
Q

what is the FOBT screening?

A

bowel cancer screening, mailed out to individuals from their 50th birthday (free from government)

64
Q

FOBT age

A

50-74 or 40+ if fam Hx

65
Q

FOBT frequency

A

every 2 years

66
Q

BP checks age and frequency

A

18+, every 2 years

67
Q

cholesterol blood test age and frequency

A

45 years, every 5 years

68
Q

teeth checks age and frequency

A

post puberty, yrly

69
Q

hearing and eyesight screening age and frq

A

65+, 5-10yrs