Potter 13 (Young & Middle Adults)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Aging

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Aging

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

chronic disease and a decreased life span

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Cellular changes

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

genetics

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 7

Aging is impacted by genetics, which is influenced by _________

Answer 7

environmental variables

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 8

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

Answer 8

environmental factors

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 9

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

Answer 9

aging process

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 10

There are two major categories of aging theories:

Answer 10

Programmed and damage theories

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Programmed

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Damage

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Neuroendocrine Theory, Programmed Senescence Theory, and Immunological Theory.

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 14

DamageDamage theories, which include _______ and _____

Answer 14

Cross Linking Theory and Wear and Tear Theory.

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Adulthood

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 16

Adulthood is a transitional phase during which new situations require:

Answer 16

correction of an idealized image formed during childhood.

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 17

_____ occurs in sequential stages based on age.

Answer 17

Transformation

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 18

Transformation occurs in sequential stages based on:

Answer 18

age

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 19

Adults must resolve____ false assumptions to transition through adulthood.

Answer 19

four

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 20

Adults must resolve four _______ to transition through adulthood.

Answer 20

false assumptions

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)

Question 21

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

Answer 21

allow progression through the stages of transformation.

(Potter 13/14 Adult Dvlpmt & Aging Sherpath Key Points)