NURSING INFORMATICS AND THE FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE 4TH
EDITION TEST BANK - NEWEST EDITION FOR 2023-2024
1. how do we use the relationship between aging and wellness?: old way: view
as extension of adulthood where decline in both health and functional abilities
new way: is older adulthood is a process that includes the losses and wins
2. how would you develop a high level of wellness in older adults?: -maximizing
person's potential
-maintaining balance
-having purposeful direction
3. what is healthy maturity?: -physical decline
-profound wisdom
-personal dignity
-relationship between the mind, body, and spirit
-contribution to society
4. barriers to promoting wellness: -pessimism ("hey young lady")
-survival needs
-disease focused environment
-aging versus reversible and treatable s/s (depression)
-inability to learn behaviors
5. how can nurses promote wellness?: -address mind-body-spirit connection
-identify ageist attitudes
-assess as a whole
-incorporate wellness routinely
-recognize potential
-teach self care
-promote wellness among caregivers
*can learn new things and know your feelings before you enter room
1/7
, NURSING INFORMATICS AND THE FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE 4TH
EDITION TEST BANK - NEWEST EDITION FOR 2023-2024
6. what is aging?: -universal process that begins at birth
-applies to both young and old
7. what are the three ages?: -subjective: age identity (what feel)
-chronologic: length of time since birth
-functional: quality of life and ability to contribute to society (80yr old working vs 50yr
on couch)
8. individuals experiencing the cumulative effects of age related changes and
risk factors that affect their health: older adult
9. what does successful aging look like?: -no disease or decline
-focus on health or growth
-high physical and cognitive function
-active engagement
-good mental health
2/7
EDITION TEST BANK - NEWEST EDITION FOR 2023-2024
1. how do we use the relationship between aging and wellness?: old way: view
as extension of adulthood where decline in both health and functional abilities
new way: is older adulthood is a process that includes the losses and wins
2. how would you develop a high level of wellness in older adults?: -maximizing
person's potential
-maintaining balance
-having purposeful direction
3. what is healthy maturity?: -physical decline
-profound wisdom
-personal dignity
-relationship between the mind, body, and spirit
-contribution to society
4. barriers to promoting wellness: -pessimism ("hey young lady")
-survival needs
-disease focused environment
-aging versus reversible and treatable s/s (depression)
-inability to learn behaviors
5. how can nurses promote wellness?: -address mind-body-spirit connection
-identify ageist attitudes
-assess as a whole
-incorporate wellness routinely
-recognize potential
-teach self care
-promote wellness among caregivers
*can learn new things and know your feelings before you enter room
1/7
, NURSING INFORMATICS AND THE FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE 4TH
EDITION TEST BANK - NEWEST EDITION FOR 2023-2024
6. what is aging?: -universal process that begins at birth
-applies to both young and old
7. what are the three ages?: -subjective: age identity (what feel)
-chronologic: length of time since birth
-functional: quality of life and ability to contribute to society (80yr old working vs 50yr
on couch)
8. individuals experiencing the cumulative effects of age related changes and
risk factors that affect their health: older adult
9. what does successful aging look like?: -no disease or decline
-focus on health or growth
-high physical and cognitive function
-active engagement
-good mental health
2/7
