FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care (9th ed) Chapter 23 The Aging Adult Exam 1 Questions and Answers with complete solution

Ageism - attitudes that stereotype the older adult on the basis of chronologic age. Is a form of prejudice, in which older adults are stereotyped by characteristics found in only a few members of their group. Alzheimer's disease (AD) - Type of dementia in which discrete patches of brain tissue degenerate; this devastating disease eventually affects all body functions cascade iatrogenesis - Downward spiral or sequence of adverse events often triggered by a medical or surgical intervention during the hospitalization of an older adult Delerium - a temporary state of confusion Elder abuse (EA) - Intentional act or failure to act by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult; includes physical abuse, sexual abuse/contact, emotional/psychological abuse, neglect, and financial abuse/exploitation functional health - Level of health defined by ones's ability to carry out usual and desired daily activities Gerontological nursing - Nursing specialty concerned with the care of the older adult Gerontology - study of all aspects of the aging process and their consequencesGerotranscendence - Transformation of an older adult's view of reality from a rational, social, individually focused, materialistic perspective to a more transcendent vision manifested by maturity, wisdom, spirituality, and a decreased emphasis on superficial relationships.