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First Nursing Exam

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Stereotypes of older adults   Ill, disabled, physically unattractive, forgetful, confused, ridged, bored, unfriendly, unable to learn new information, worthless, lacing work ethic, & their knowledge is too outdated to be considered useful.  
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Stochastic Theory   -Biological Theory -Views aging as a result of random cellular damage that occurs over time, leads to physical changes that are recognized as characteristics of that of the aging process.  
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Non-Stochastic Theory   -Biological Theory -Views aging as a result of genetically programed physiological mechanisms within the body that control the process of aging.  
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Continuity/Developmental Theories   -Psychosocial Theory -Suggests that personality remains the stable and behavior becomes more predictable with age. -The personality & behavior patterns developed during lifetime determine the degree of engagement and activity in older adulthood.  
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Activity Theory   -The continuation of activities performed during middle age as necessary for successful aging.  
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Gerotranscendence   -Proposes that older adults experience a shift in perspective with age. -Moves from a materialistic and national view of the world to a more cosmic and transcendent one. Causing an increase in overall satisfaction.  
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Developmental tasks for older adults   -Adjusting to, decreasing health & physical strength, retirement & reduced fixed income, death of siblings, children, friends, spouse.  
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Dementia   Generalized impairment of intellectual functioning that interfere with social + occupational functioning. -Gradual progressive, irreversible cerebral dysfunction. -Cognitive deterioration leads to decline in ones ability to perform ADLS & ISDLS.  
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Delirium   -Acute confusional state that is potentially reversible cognitive impairment that is often a physiological cause. -Can be caused by environmental factors and physiological factors. -Usually a medical emergency.  
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Depression   -1/3 of adults have symptoms. -Most common, undetected, untreated, Impairment of older adults. -Clinical depression's treatment includes Medication, Psychotherapy, or a combination of both.  
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Psychosocial Changes of aging   -Include loss, transitions to retirement and the associated financial changes, Changes and roles & relationships, alterations in health & functional ability, Changes in ones social network and relations.  
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Health concerns of older adults   Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke, Smoke related illnesses, Alcohol abuse, Nutrition, Dental problems, Exercise, Falls, Sensory impairment, Pain, Medication use.  
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Polypharmacy   The concurrent use of many medications increase risk for adverse drug affects.  
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Therapeutic Communication   -Allows you to perceive & respect older adults uniqueness and healthcare expectations. -Caring nurse shows kindness & understanding.  
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Reality Orientation   -Communication technique that makes older adults more aware of time. -Restores sense of reality & level of awareness.  
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Validation Therapy   -An alternate approach to communication with confused older adult  
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Reminicence   -Recalling information from the past to bring meaning and understanding to the present and resolve certain conflicts  
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Body-image interventions   -influence older adult to keep his/her appearance appropriate with grooming. -Such as brushing hair, teeth, change clothes, clean dentures.  
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Activity Theory   Considers the continuation of activities performed during middle age as necessary for successful aging.  
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Ageism   Discrimination against people because of increasing age.  
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Gerontological nursing   Nursing/caring for older adults that requires creative approaches for maximizing the potential of older adults.  
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Gerontology   Study of all aspects of the aging process and its components  
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Characteristics of critical thinker   -considers what is important in each clinical situation. imagines and explores alternatives, considers ethic principles, and make informed decisions about the care of the patient. -Cognitive skills, habit of asking questions, staying well informed etc.  
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Skills associated with critical thinker   interpretation, analysis, inference, evaluation, explanation, self-regulation.  
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