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Potter 13&14 (Young, Middle, & Older) Flashcards

1
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____ is a normal and inevitable process resulting in gradual changes in most body systems.

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Aging

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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____ is not considered a disease state; although, it can lead to chronic disease and a decreased life span.

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Aging

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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Aging is not considered a disease state; although, it can lead to ______ and _____

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chronic disease and a decreased life span

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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___________ play an important role in aging: cell damage, reduced ability to divide, inability to repair damaged DNA, and altered protein homeostasis.

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Cellular changes

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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Cellular changes play an important role in aging: ____, ____, and _____

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cell damage, reduced ability to divide, inability to repair damaged DNA, and altered protein homeostasis

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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Aging is impacted by _______, which is influenced by environmental variables.

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genetics

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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Aging is impacted by genetics, which is influenced by _________

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environmental variables

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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Some ______ impacting aging can hasten the aging process, while others slow it down.

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environmental factors

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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The purpose of aging theories is to explain the ______ as it occurs throughout an individual’s life span.

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aging process

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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There are two major categories of aging theories:

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Programmed and damage theories

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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_____ theories, which include Neuroendocrine Theory, Programmed Senescence Theory, and Immunological Theory.

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Programmed

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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_____ theories, which include Cross Linking Theory and Wear and Tear Theory.

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Damage

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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Programmed theories, which include: ____, ____, and ____

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Neuroendocrine Theory, Programmed Senescence Theory, and Immunological Theory.

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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DamageDamage theories, which include _______ and _____

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Cross Linking Theory and Wear and Tear Theory.

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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_____ is a transitional phase during which new situations require correction of an idealized image formed during childhood.

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Adulthood

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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Adulthood is a transitional phase during which new situations require:

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correction of an idealized image formed during childhood.

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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17
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_____ occurs in sequential stages based on age.

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Transformation

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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18
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Transformation occurs in sequential stages based on:

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age

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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Adults must resolve____ false assumptions to transition through adulthood.

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four

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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Adults must resolve four _______ to transition through adulthood.

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false assumptions

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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21
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If barriers are encountered, the resulting conflict should be resolved to:

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allow progression through the stages of transformation.

(Potter 13 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

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22
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______- encompasses individuals aged 18 to 34 years.

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Young adulthood

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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23
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______ development peaks during young adulthood.

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Physical

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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24
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Physical development peaks during _________

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young adulthood.

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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25
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______ demonstrate strong cognitive functioning due to education, job training, and experience.

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Young adults

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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Young adults demonstrate _____ due to education, job training, and experience

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strong cognitive functioning

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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27
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______ includes developmental tasks that are often stressful, as individuals face new challenges and responsibilities during the transition to adulthood.

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Young adulthood

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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28
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Young adulthood includes _______ tasks that are often stressful, as individuals face new challenges and responsibilities during the transition to adulthood.

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developmental

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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29
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Young adulthood includes developmental tasks that are often stressful, as individuals __________ during the transition to adulthood.

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face new challenges and responsibilities

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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30
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Dramatic changes in ______ relationships occur during young adulthood that influence psychosocial well-being.

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personal

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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Dramatic changes in personal relationships occur during young adulthood that influence _____ well-being.

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psychosocial

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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32
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Young adulthood encompasses individuals aged _____ years.

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18 to 34

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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33
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Young adults demonstrate strong cognitive functioning due to ____, ____, and ____.

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education, job training, and experience

(Potter 13 Young Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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34
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______ spans 35 to 65 years of age.

A

Middle adulthood

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

35
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Middle adulthood spans _______ years of age.

A

35 to 65

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

36
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Aging begins to occur ______ during middle adulthood.

A

more rapidly

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

37
Q

Aging begins to occur more rapidly during _______

A

middle adulthood.

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

38
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______ changes might not be noticeable until the middle or end of the developmental period.

A

Physical

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

39
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Physical changes might not be noticeable until the ______ of the developmental period of middle adulthood.

A

middle or end

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

40
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A primary developmental task of middle adulthood is:

A

acceptance of physical changes.

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

41
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Nurses should be able to anticipate expected changes in physical assessment findings based on common physical changes during middle adulthood, such as

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graying hair, changes in vision and hearing, and menopause.

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

42
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Both cognitive _________ are experienced during middle adulthood.

A

gains and losses

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

43
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Genetics; environment; and continued physical, cognitive, and social activity contribute to increased variability of ______ seen with middle-aged adults.

A

cognitive functioning

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

44
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____, ____, and _____ contribute to increased variability of cognitive functioning seen with middle-aged adults.

A

Genetics; environment; and continued physical, cognitive, and social activity

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

45
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______ stabilizes during middle adulthood.

A

Personality

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

46
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Personality stabilizes during ______

A

middle adulthood.

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

47
Q

Changes in relationships between older parents, adult children, and spouses can be:

A

both rewarding and challenging.

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

48
Q

Changes in relationships between ____, ____, and ____ can be both rewarding and challenging.

A

older parents, adult children, and spouses

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

49
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Biological, sociological, and psychological factors impact tasks of ______ adulthood

A

middle

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

50
Q

___, ___, and ___ factors impact tasks of middle adulthood.

A

Biological, sociological, and psychological

(Potter 13 Middle Adult Sherpath Key Points)

51
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All older adults experience normal _____ changes related to aging.

A

physical

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

52
Q

_____ changes take place at varying rates, depending on genetic, environmental, cultural, and personal variables.

A

Physical

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

53
Q

In older adults, physical changes take place at varying rates, depending on ____, ____, ____, and ____

A

genetic, environmental, cultural, and personal variables.

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

54
Q

The probability that the older adult will experience illness increases with age due to:

A

normal physical changes related to aging.

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

55
Q

Cognitive function remains _______ throughout the normal aging process.

A

relatively stable

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

56
Q

_____ or _____ behavioral change or loss of cognitive function is indicative of disease or illness.

A

Acute or severe

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

57
Q

_____ memory and _____ memory for new information both decline as people age.

A

Short-term and long-term

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

58
Q

_________ and _______ of distant experiences or information is generally not impacted by aging.

A

Visual memory and recall

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

59
Q

Older people can learn new skills and information when:

A

presented slowly over a longer period of time.

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

60
Q

Older adults are often alert until the time of

A

death

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

61
Q

It is important for older adults to _______ and _____ to promote a healthy sense of well-being.

A

participate in social events and to stay active

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

62
Q

______ or _____ from social roles can be detrimental to the older adult.

A

Change in social roles or exclusion

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

63
Q

As people age, the desire to express_______ feelings remains.

A

sexual

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

64
Q

For older adults, ______ is about companionship, intimacy, and pleasure instead of procreation.

A

sexuality

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

65
Q

For older adults, sexuality is about ______, ____, and ____ instead of procreation.

A

companionship, intimacy, and pleasure

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

66
Q

Adjustments in ___, ____, and ____ can affect living arrangements for older adults.

A

social roles, responsibilities, and health

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

67
Q

Modifications in living arrangements for older adults can be stressful, requiring _______ for adjustment.

A

an extended period of time

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

68
Q

All older adults experience normal _____ changes related to aging.

A

physical

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

69
Q

_____ changes take place at varying rates, depending on genetic, environmental, cultural, and personal variables.

A

Physical

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

70
Q

In older adults, physical changes take place at varying rates, depending on ____, ____, ____, and ____

A

genetic, environmental, cultural, and personal variables.

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

71
Q

The probability that the older adult will experience illness increases with age due to:

A

normal physical changes related to aging.

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

72
Q

Cognitive function remains _______ throughout the normal aging process.

A

relatively stable

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

73
Q

_____ or _____ behavioral change or loss of cognitive function is indicative of disease or illness.

A

Acute or severe

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

74
Q

_____ memory and _____ memory for new information both decline as people age.

A

Short-term and long-term

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

75
Q

_________ and _______ of distant experiences or information is generally not impacted by aging.

A

Visual memory and recall

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

76
Q

Older people can learn new skills and information when:

A

presented slowly over a longer period of time.

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

77
Q

Older adults are often alert until the time of

A

death

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

78
Q

It is important for older adults to _______ and _____ to promote a healthy sense of well-being.

A

participate in social events and to stay active

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

79
Q

______ or _____ from social roles can be detrimental to the older adult.

A

Change in social roles or exclusion

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

80
Q

As people age, the desire to express_______ feelings remains.

A

sexual

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

81
Q

For older adults, ______ is about companionship, intimacy, and pleasure instead of procreation.

A

sexuality

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

82
Q

For older adults, sexuality is about ______, ____, and ____ instead of procreation.

A

companionship, intimacy, and pleasure

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

83
Q

Adjustments in ___, ____, and ____ can affect living arrangements for older adults.

A

social roles, responsibilities, and health

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

84
Q

Modifications in living arrangements for older adults can be stressful, requiring _______ for adjustment.

A

an extended period of time

(Potter 14 Older Adult Sherpath Key Points)

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