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Terms in this set (227)
average life expectancy 76.2 years
for men
average life expectancy 81.1 years
for women
biological; aging is an involuntarily inherited
Genetic Theory of Aging
process that happens over time
what and tear theory of biological; body wears out on a scheduled basis
aging
biological; factors in the environment, such as
environmental theory carcinogens, sunlight, trauma, infection bring about
changes in aging process
biological; as people age their ability to defend
Immunity Theory of Aging against organisms decreases, making them
susceptible to diseases
biological; as humans age, the hypothalamus
neuroendocrine theory
declines in its ability to regulate hormones and
of aging
becomes less sensitive to them
personality theory of psychosocial; addresses aspects of psychological
aging growth decline
psychosocial; there are activities and challenges
developmental task
that one must accomplish at predictable, changing
theory
stages in life to achieve successful aging
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disengagement theory of psychosocial; the process of withdrawal by older
aging adults from societal roles and responsibilities
psychosocial; the way to age successfully is to stay
activity theory of aging
active
psychosocial; emphasizes the individual's previously
established coping abilities and personal character
continuity theory of aging
traits as a basis for predicting how they adjust to
aging
Which statement C
describes a theory of
aging from a biological
perspective?
a)Personality traits
change gradually but
systematically throughout
the life span.
b)Staying active leads to
satisfactory aging.
c)Life span and longevity
are predetermined by
heredity.
d)Old values take on new
meanings in keeping
withchanging
circumstances.
___________________ memory short term; long term
seems to deteriorate with
age, but ________________
memory does not show
similar changes.
Mentally active people
show ____________ memory
decline than those who
are not mentally active.
Do intellectual abilities of No, but they do become obsolete
older people decline?
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Elderly do not fear death abandonment, pain, and confusion
itself, they fear....
changes in women with decline in ovarian function, decreased estrogen,
aging vaginal dryness
hot flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness, irritability,
menopause symptoms mood swings, migraine headaches, urinary
incontinence, weight gain
decreased testosterone, testicular size, ejaculate,
changes in men in aging
erectile dysfunction
Viable sperm are well
produced _____________ into
old age
Elderly individuals in general are opposed to the
attitudinal factors use of institutions. Many view them as "places to go
to die."
´It has been estimated 1-2 million
that _______________
Americans age 65 or
older have been injured,
exploited, or otherwise
mistreated by someone
on whom they depended
for care or protection.
factors that contribute to longer life, dependency, stress, learned violence
abuse
_____________________ therapy is reminiscence
encouraged for elderly.
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An elderly client, newly D
admitted to a nursing
home, refuses to
participate in activities of
daily living (ADLs). Which
nursing intervention
would best help the
client to be as
independent as possible
in meeting self-care
needs?
a)Assign a variety of
caregivers so that one
person does not do
everything for the client.
b)Establish a specified
amount of time for ADL
completion.
c)Set client expectations
at the beginning of each
day.
d)Structure the ADLs to
mirror previous home
routines.
Which therapy is most D
effective in decreasing
depression in elderly
clients?
a)Crisis intervention
b)Group therapy
c)Orientation therapy
d)Reminiscence therapy
abuse maltreatment of one person by another
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NUR 374 Exam 3 (2025) comprehensive
questions and verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
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Terms in this set (227)
average life expectancy 76.2 years
for men
average life expectancy 81.1 years
for women
biological; aging is an involuntarily inherited
Genetic Theory of Aging
process that happens over time
what and tear theory of biological; body wears out on a scheduled basis
aging
biological; factors in the environment, such as
environmental theory carcinogens, sunlight, trauma, infection bring about
changes in aging process
biological; as people age their ability to defend
Immunity Theory of Aging against organisms decreases, making them
susceptible to diseases
biological; as humans age, the hypothalamus
neuroendocrine theory
declines in its ability to regulate hormones and
of aging
becomes less sensitive to them
personality theory of psychosocial; addresses aspects of psychological
aging growth decline
psychosocial; there are activities and challenges
developmental task
that one must accomplish at predictable, changing
theory
stages in life to achieve successful aging
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,3/17/25, 6:14 AM NUR 374 Exam 3 (2025) comprehensive questions and verified answers ( detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!! …
disengagement theory of psychosocial; the process of withdrawal by older
aging adults from societal roles and responsibilities
psychosocial; the way to age successfully is to stay
activity theory of aging
active
psychosocial; emphasizes the individual's previously
established coping abilities and personal character
continuity theory of aging
traits as a basis for predicting how they adjust to
aging
Which statement C
describes a theory of
aging from a biological
perspective?
a)Personality traits
change gradually but
systematically throughout
the life span.
b)Staying active leads to
satisfactory aging.
c)Life span and longevity
are predetermined by
heredity.
d)Old values take on new
meanings in keeping
withchanging
circumstances.
___________________ memory short term; long term
seems to deteriorate with
age, but ________________
memory does not show
similar changes.
Mentally active people
show ____________ memory
decline than those who
are not mentally active.
Do intellectual abilities of No, but they do become obsolete
older people decline?
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Elderly do not fear death abandonment, pain, and confusion
itself, they fear....
changes in women with decline in ovarian function, decreased estrogen,
aging vaginal dryness
hot flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness, irritability,
menopause symptoms mood swings, migraine headaches, urinary
incontinence, weight gain
decreased testosterone, testicular size, ejaculate,
changes in men in aging
erectile dysfunction
Viable sperm are well
produced _____________ into
old age
Elderly individuals in general are opposed to the
attitudinal factors use of institutions. Many view them as "places to go
to die."
´It has been estimated 1-2 million
that _______________
Americans age 65 or
older have been injured,
exploited, or otherwise
mistreated by someone
on whom they depended
for care or protection.
factors that contribute to longer life, dependency, stress, learned violence
abuse
_____________________ therapy is reminiscence
encouraged for elderly.
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, 3/17/25, 6:14 AM NUR 374 Exam 3 (2025) comprehensive questions and verified answers ( detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!! …
An elderly client, newly D
admitted to a nursing
home, refuses to
participate in activities of
daily living (ADLs). Which
nursing intervention
would best help the
client to be as
independent as possible
in meeting self-care
needs?
a)Assign a variety of
caregivers so that one
person does not do
everything for the client.
b)Establish a specified
amount of time for ADL
completion.
c)Set client expectations
at the beginning of each
day.
d)Structure the ADLs to
mirror previous home
routines.
Which therapy is most D
effective in decreasing
depression in elderly
clients?
a)Crisis intervention
b)Group therapy
c)Orientation therapy
d)Reminiscence therapy
abuse maltreatment of one person by another
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