NURS 310 Exam 1 – Questions With Appropriate
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Define Comorbidity the simultaneous presence of multiple chronic
conditions
Define Compression of mortality hypothesis that serious illness and decline can be
delayed or postponed so that an extended life
expectancy results in more functional, healthy years
Define stochastic theories of aging Theories that explain aging as the result of random
assaults from internal and external environments over
time
Define nonstochastic theories of Theories that explain aging as a predetermined
aging biological process
Define ethnogeriatrics Study of how ethnicity and culture affect health and
well-being of older adults.
How are aging and wellness related? Aging is inevitable, but wellness can be promoted at
all stages through holistic care that focuses on
physical, mental, social, and spiritual health.
Name one barrier to wellness in older Ageism, financial limitations, chronic illness, or lack of
adults. access to care.
Name one opportunity to promote Education, preventive care, exercise, social
wellness engagement, or empowering self-management.
, Match the definition: Chronological = years lived since birth
Chronological age = _______ Functional = ability to function physically,
Functional age = _______ psychologically, socially
Perceived age = _______ Perceived = how others judge someone's age
Age identity = _______ Age identity = how people feel about their own age
1. how others judge someone's age
2. how people feel about their own
age
3. years lived since birth
4. ability to function physically,
psychologically, socially
How does ageism negatively affect Leads to stereotyping, neglect, or dismissal of
nursing care? treatable conditions as "just aging."
True or False: Most older adults live in False — fewer than 5% live in institutions.
nursing homes.
What percentage of the U.S. About 20%
population will be 65+ by 2030?
What is the most common source of Social Security
income for older adults?
How do aging population trends More multigenerational households, increased
impact family dynamics? caregiving responsibilities, and strain on family
resources.
What is the main goal of Functional Promote wellness by addressing age-related
Consequences Theory? changes and risk factors to reduce negative
outcomes and enhance positive ones.
Define functional consequences Observable outcomes of age-related changes and
risk factors, which can be negative (disability) or
positive (adaptation, wellness).
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Terms in this set (94)
Define Comorbidity the simultaneous presence of multiple chronic
conditions
Define Compression of mortality hypothesis that serious illness and decline can be
delayed or postponed so that an extended life
expectancy results in more functional, healthy years
Define stochastic theories of aging Theories that explain aging as the result of random
assaults from internal and external environments over
time
Define nonstochastic theories of Theories that explain aging as a predetermined
aging biological process
Define ethnogeriatrics Study of how ethnicity and culture affect health and
well-being of older adults.
How are aging and wellness related? Aging is inevitable, but wellness can be promoted at
all stages through holistic care that focuses on
physical, mental, social, and spiritual health.
Name one barrier to wellness in older Ageism, financial limitations, chronic illness, or lack of
adults. access to care.
Name one opportunity to promote Education, preventive care, exercise, social
wellness engagement, or empowering self-management.
, Match the definition: Chronological = years lived since birth
Chronological age = _______ Functional = ability to function physically,
Functional age = _______ psychologically, socially
Perceived age = _______ Perceived = how others judge someone's age
Age identity = _______ Age identity = how people feel about their own age
1. how others judge someone's age
2. how people feel about their own
age
3. years lived since birth
4. ability to function physically,
psychologically, socially
How does ageism negatively affect Leads to stereotyping, neglect, or dismissal of
nursing care? treatable conditions as "just aging."
True or False: Most older adults live in False — fewer than 5% live in institutions.
nursing homes.
What percentage of the U.S. About 20%
population will be 65+ by 2030?
What is the most common source of Social Security
income for older adults?
How do aging population trends More multigenerational households, increased
impact family dynamics? caregiving responsibilities, and strain on family
resources.
What is the main goal of Functional Promote wellness by addressing age-related
Consequences Theory? changes and risk factors to reduce negative
outcomes and enhance positive ones.
Define functional consequences Observable outcomes of age-related changes and
risk factors, which can be negative (disability) or
positive (adaptation, wellness).
