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the study of effects of normal aging and age related diseases on human beings
gerentology
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a seperate nursing specialty that addresses and advocates for the special care needs of older adults
gerentological nursing
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the way an individual ages in influenced by
- genetics
- lifestyle
- availability adn quality of health services
- cultural beliefs adn socioeconomic status
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true or false
aging is a complex issue that takes into account the psychosocial, cultural and experiential aspects of living
true
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this theory of aging strives to explain the behaviors and social interactions of adults
psychosocial theory
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the stereotyping of older adults based upon myths
ageism
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no control over bladder
incontinence
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myth or reality
senility is an expected result of aging
myth
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basic care activities that include mobility, bathing, hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting are all examples of
activites of daily living
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true or false
it is recommended that older adults bathe or shower only two or three times a week and to take sponge bathes in between
true
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good grooming promotes _________ & _________
self esteem and confidence
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difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
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how much calcium per day does the older man/woman need
1000 mg - 1500 mg
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true or false
older adults must be alerted to ways of preventing disease adn reducing risks
true
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how often is a prostate examination recommended?
1 -2 years
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the prescription of more than one medication to address the same health concern is also known as
polypharmacy
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true or false
aging and disease are synonymous
false they are NOT synonymous
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common respiratory disorders in older adults include
- repiratory tract infection
- COPD
- pulmonary tuberculosis
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class of medication that relieves pain
analgesics
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class of medication that reduce fever
antipyretics
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which pulse should be assessed for 1 full minute before administering digoxin?
apical
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over/undernutrition, constipation, dehydration, and dental disorders are all examples of which type of aging disorder?
gastrointestinal disorders
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incontinence occurs immediatly after the sensation to void is percieved is called:
urge
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increased abdominal pressure is higher than urethral resistance. stress that is associated with coughing or laughing is called:
stress incontinance
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unpredictable, unvoluntary, continuous loss of urine is called:
total incontinance
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osteoporosis, osteoarthirtis, and fractured hip are all common disorders of what system:
musculoskeletal system
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what changes are involved with the musculoskeletal system during aging?
bones demineralize, muscle mass adn elasticity diminish, and joints undergo degenerative changes
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an oranic brain pathology characterized by losses in intelectual functioning
dementia
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acute confusion that describes cognitive changes that have a shorter onset of 6 months or less
delirium
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trouble seeing objects up close
presbyopia
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true or false
lacrimal glands secrete fluid that cause dryness and itching
true
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turning of the eye outward
ectropion
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turning of the eye inward
entropion
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a hazy grayish yellow ring around the cornea of the eye is called:
arcus senilus
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thyroid changes in older adults can result in decrease of ______ and _______
T4 and Hypothyroidism
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the most common endocrine disorder in older adults is:
diabetes mellitus type 2
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these remain unchanged in older men and women
libido & the need for intamacy and companionship
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true or false
capillary blood flow decreases resulting in slower wound healing
true
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name some expenses that are not associated with medicare coverage
- acupuncture
- chiropractic
- cosmetic
- foot care
- eye exams and eye glasses
- hearing aids
- lab testing
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a nursing responsibilty for older adult clients
advocacy
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