Gerontological Nursing Final Exam
EXAM QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS
what is the fastest growing segment of the population - ANSWER>>older adults
people 85+ are projected to reach 6.6 million in 2020
error theory - ANSWER>>errors may occur in transcription in any step of the
protein synthesis of DNA, this eventually leads to either the aging or death of a
cell
free radical theory - ANSWER>>free radicals attach themselves to binding sites of
mitochondria, lysosomes, and nuclear membranes as their numbers accumulate
and take up binding sites on the membrane (lipid peroxidation), which leads to
the cell being unable to function properly and their cell membrane becomes
damaged leading to cell death
cross-linkage theory - ANSWER>>with age, some proteins become increasingly
cross-linked or enmeshed and may impede metabolic processes by obstructing
the passage of nutrients and wastes btwn the IC and EC compartments
wear and tear theory - ANSWER>>cells wear out over time from continued use,
they run out of rejuvenation energy
programmed theory - ANSWER>>(Hayflick Limit Theory): is the number of times a
normal human cell population will divide until cell division stops. Empirical
evidence shows that the telomeres associated with each cell's DNA will get
slightly shorter with each new cell division until they shorten to a critical length.
, immunity theory - ANSWER>>as people age, the immune system function less
effectively (immunosenescence)
culture - ANSWER>>the shared and learned beliefs, expectations, and behaviors
of a group of people (dress, foods, language, social systems)
enculturation - ANSWER>>how cultural knowledge is transmitted from one
member to another
acculturation - ANSWER>>process that occurs when a member of one cultural
group adopts the values, beliefs, expectations, and behaviors of another group
race - ANSWER>>outward expression of specific generically influenced hereditary
traits
ethnicity - ANSWER>>social differentiation of people based on group of
membership, similarities, and shared history
ethnocentrism - ANSWER>>belief that one's own ethic group or race is superior of
anothers
cultural conflict - ANSWER>>anxiety experienced when people interact with
individuals who have different beliefs, values, customs, languages, and ways of
life different than their own
cultural humility - ANSWER>>understanding of internalized assumptions, beliefs,
and privileges that require a life-long commitment to self-awareness, reflection,
and critique in order to embrace the intersections of multidimensional identities
essential component of improving the quality of pt care
why the reform (OBRA) - ANSWER>>widespread abuse of residents neglect,
pressure ulcers, infections, ppl suffering from medical complications
EXAM QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS
what is the fastest growing segment of the population - ANSWER>>older adults
people 85+ are projected to reach 6.6 million in 2020
error theory - ANSWER>>errors may occur in transcription in any step of the
protein synthesis of DNA, this eventually leads to either the aging or death of a
cell
free radical theory - ANSWER>>free radicals attach themselves to binding sites of
mitochondria, lysosomes, and nuclear membranes as their numbers accumulate
and take up binding sites on the membrane (lipid peroxidation), which leads to
the cell being unable to function properly and their cell membrane becomes
damaged leading to cell death
cross-linkage theory - ANSWER>>with age, some proteins become increasingly
cross-linked or enmeshed and may impede metabolic processes by obstructing
the passage of nutrients and wastes btwn the IC and EC compartments
wear and tear theory - ANSWER>>cells wear out over time from continued use,
they run out of rejuvenation energy
programmed theory - ANSWER>>(Hayflick Limit Theory): is the number of times a
normal human cell population will divide until cell division stops. Empirical
evidence shows that the telomeres associated with each cell's DNA will get
slightly shorter with each new cell division until they shorten to a critical length.
, immunity theory - ANSWER>>as people age, the immune system function less
effectively (immunosenescence)
culture - ANSWER>>the shared and learned beliefs, expectations, and behaviors
of a group of people (dress, foods, language, social systems)
enculturation - ANSWER>>how cultural knowledge is transmitted from one
member to another
acculturation - ANSWER>>process that occurs when a member of one cultural
group adopts the values, beliefs, expectations, and behaviors of another group
race - ANSWER>>outward expression of specific generically influenced hereditary
traits
ethnicity - ANSWER>>social differentiation of people based on group of
membership, similarities, and shared history
ethnocentrism - ANSWER>>belief that one's own ethic group or race is superior of
anothers
cultural conflict - ANSWER>>anxiety experienced when people interact with
individuals who have different beliefs, values, customs, languages, and ways of
life different than their own
cultural humility - ANSWER>>understanding of internalized assumptions, beliefs,
and privileges that require a life-long commitment to self-awareness, reflection,
and critique in order to embrace the intersections of multidimensional identities
essential component of improving the quality of pt care
why the reform (OBRA) - ANSWER>>widespread abuse of residents neglect,
pressure ulcers, infections, ppl suffering from medical complications
