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G&D finals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Common physical changes for older adulthood include: | changes in vision, muscle strength, and reproductive functioning |
| The psychosocial challenge for older adulthood developmental stage is | ego integrity vs. despair |
| Therapists use the concept of ______ to help older clients avoid despair | life review |
| When working with older clients in healthcare practice, you can encourage _______. | reminiscence |
| Sheehy believes that older adults need to _______ with life changes to attain the dignity that is part of aging | feel comfortable |
| The study of the aging process in all its dimensions is called: | gerontology |
| Because gerontology is a more inclusive, holistic term, nurses who specialize in this type of care often prefer the term: | gerontologic nursing |
| ______ refers to labeling and discriminating against older adults. | ageism |
| When providing nursing care, you should avoid __________ to promote a better relationship with older adults | the attitudes and behaviors of ageism |
| In Erikson's Theory, the necessary accomplishments for older adulthood are: | balance choices; achieve stability; retire; evaluate life; and accept life choices |
| In Erikson's Theory, the virtues for older adulthood are: | Renunciation; wisdom; dignity |
| Older people usually want to remain _______ for as long as possible. | independent |
| the three key elements of maintaining independence are: | health, financial stability, and social resources |
| Older adulthood is a time for individuals to reflect on ___________ to reinterpret them with the wisdom that comes with experience and understanding. | events of their lives |
| ___________ is important for older adults | participation in social activities |
| One word summarizes many stressors that older adults encounter: | Loss |
| "anything that pertains to a person's relationship with a nonmaterial life force or higher power" | spirituality |
| "an organized system of beliefs about a higher power" often expressed in "forms of worship, spiritual practices, and codes of conduct" | religion |
| Death of spouses and peers causes older adults to reflect on their own death or _______ | mortality |
| the study of characteristics and changes that cause balance in a population | demographics |
| Estimates are that more than ________ Americans are over the age of 100. | 100,000 |
| Prejudice based on chronological age by labeling and discriminating against older adults is known as: | Ageism |
| According to Havighurst, development tasks for the older adulthood include: | Adjusting to decreasing physical strength |
| Changing demographics pose which of the following challenges for future healthcare practice? | Providing quality, cost-effective services |
| _____ is the final stage of growth and development | death |
| ________ is a state in which an individual faces a medical condition that will end in death within a limited period | terminal illness |
| During the verbal stage, also called _________________, the individual concentrates on past losses | reactive depression |
| during the nonverbal stage, also called __________________. a person realizes the impact of loss. | preparatory depression |
| The final stage of dying is ___________, when an individual gradually separates from the world so a two-way communication no longer exists with people around him/her | detachment |
| A client has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The client states, "Why has this happened to me?" The client is in which stage of grieving? | Anger |
| Which action would be most appropriate to support the spiritual concerns of a terminally ill client who has not practiced a formal religion? | Encourage the client to gain strength from caring relationships |
| When a client is grieving, which of the following is a correct statement? | The client may move back and forth from one stage to another |
| People over 65 years of age are in which of Erikson’s developmental stages? | Integrity versus despair |
| Which of the following is a developmental task of the older adult, according to Havighurst? | Adjust to retirement and a fixed income |
| The study of the aging process in all its dimensions is called | gerontology |
| The physical changes that normally occur with aging include all of the following EXCEPT: | confusion |
| The fastest growing segment of the population in the United States is | over 85 year olds |
| Which of the following is NOT true regarding the aging population? | All widowed persons live at an income level that is the same as when their spouse was alive |
| Mr. George is a 92-year-old man who makes the statement, “My whole life has been a disappointment.” According to Erikson’s psychosocial stages, which stage is Mr. George in at this time? | Despair |
| Which of the following is NOT a significant concern for the older adult? | Legal issues |
| Mr. Wilson was just told yesterday that he has cancer. When you enter his room, you hear him talking on the phone. He says, “The lab just got my tests confused with someone else's.” This is an example of which stage of death and dying? | Denial |
| Mr. Harrison, who is dying of terminal cancer, makes the statement, “Please, let me live to see my son’s college graduation.” This is an example of which stage of death and dying? | Bargaining |
| The final stage of dying is called | Detachment |
| There are a variety of religious beliefs and practices related to death. Which of the following religions does NOT use prayer as part of the religious ritual? | Amish |
| Early adults must face Erikson’s developmental task of | intimacy versus isolation |
| People who are establishing relationships with others, managing a home, and are considering raising a family are in which of Havighurst’s developmental stages? | Early adulthood |
| In which stage do adults decide to pass on learning and share their skills with another group or focus on their own individual pursuits and interests? | Generativity versus self-absorption |
| Those adults caught between raising their children and caring for their parents are referred to as | the sandwich generation |
| According to Erikson, the major challenge of adolescence is to | achieve identity |
| The onset of menstruation is termed | menarche |
| Outward expression against which of the following social groups is considered common with adolescents? | Parents, Teachers ,Authority figures |
| Which of the following groups is most important to the adolescent? | Peers |
| A prime concern for teenagers is | appearance |
| Which of the following is NOT important for the nurse to teach the adolescent? | Adolescents should limit intake of dairy foods and protein |
| Adolescents are at risk for drinking, drug use, and sexual permissiveness (risk-taking behaviors) because of which of the following? | Feelings of immortality, Immaturity, Peer pressure |
| Which of the following is NOT true about growth and development? | Growth and development allow for accomplishment of developmental tasks at exactly the same age |
| If development of muscle control proceeds from cephalocaudal and proximodistal, which of these actions would be last for a child to control? | Finger movement |
| Which of the following is an environmental characteristic related to the concepts of growth and development? | Number of siblings |
| According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the point at which a child learns rules and regulations, can take action without being told, and begins to distinguish between male and female, occurs in which stage? | Initiative versus guilt |
| According to Piaget's theories, the child is able to “internalize” actions and can perform them in their minds between the ages of 7 and 11 years. This level is called | formal operations |
| During the first year of life, infants | double their birth weight by 6 months and triple it by a year |
| Babies develop a “social smile” at | 3 months |
| Parallel play is when children | play next to each other but do not interact |
| As a general guideline, teeth eruption usually begins at approximately | 6 months |
| Which of the following statements is NOT true about attachment? | Attachment at birth is strong and continues unchanged until adolescence |
| Babies learn to put things in their mouths, sit with support, and pass a toy from hand to hand at approximately what age? | 4 to 8 months |
| Stranger anxiety peaks at approximately | 15 months |
| Which is true about introducing solid foods? | Iron-fortified infant cereal should be the first food tried |
| Nursing bottle mouth | occurs when an infant is placed in the crib with a bottle of breast milk or formula |
| Which of the following is a major task that is usually accomplished during toddlerhood? | Toilet training |
| By 18 months of age, the average toddler has a vocabulary of | 20 to 30 words |
| At what age is a child able to relate his/her age and full name? | 4 years |
| Phobias and nightmares are common in which age group? | Preschoolers |
| Which Erikson’s stage discusses the need for recognition of a child’s accomplishments and a sense of belonging and self-worth? | Industry versus inferiority |
| Which of the following items should the nurse teach the parents of an 8-month-old infant in order to avoid accidents? | Use safety covers on all electrical outlets |
| Which of the following is NOT an essential family task? | Acceptance of no outside assistance in meeting physical needs |
| A nuclear dyad is | a married couple who live together without children |
| A nuclear family in which both parents work is called a | dual-career family |
| A binuclear family is one in which | parents are separated but both share childrearing responsibilities |
| Within the expanding family stage, there are various phases that a family may go through. Which family stage discusses family’s size becoming smaller? | Contracting family stage |
| The family phase that begins when the first child leaves home to live independently is called the | child-launching phase |
| Which of the following statements is correct regarding the impact of stress on the family? | When one family member is under stress, the whole family is affected |
| Which of the following is an ineffective coping strategy? | Feeling weaker rather than stronger after a normal stress experience |
| Suitable play for toddlers are: | Balls |
| In what age is the greatest risk for accidental poisoning? | 4 years old |
| A client states "I can't believe it." Which stage of dying is this? | Denial |
| The sleeping pattern of adolescents is | AM late in the morning |
| During infancy, when do they start babbling response? | 5-6 months |
| What age in Erikson's psychosocial development is Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt? | 1-3 years old |
| What is a toddler's attitude during Autonomy vs. Shame? | child gains self control, becomes independent |
| What age can a child say their full name? | 4-5 years old |
| A proper diet of a 2-year old EXCEPT for | Hot Dog |
| A proper diet for a 6-month old is: | Rice cereal, apple juice, formula |
| The developmental milestone for a 4-month old that puts them at greatest risk for injury : | Rolling over |
| A physical assessment will be done to a 2-year old, what should you tell the parents? | parents will always be with the child |
| In Erikson's, middle childhood is: | industry vs. inferiority |
| In Erison's infants is: | trust vs. mistrust |
| To promote sexual attitude for a teenager of 16-17 years old: | referral or support groups to learn about STDs |
| Piaget's theory for a 7 year old is: | concrete operations |
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