TEST BANK For Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults,
9th Edition by Carol A. Miller
how do we use the relationship between aging and wellness? - ANSWER: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
how would you develop a high level of wellness in older adults? - ANSWER:-
maximizing person's potential
-maintaining balance
-having purposeful direction
what is healthy maturity? - ANSWER:-physical decline
-profound wisdom
-personal dignity
-relationship between the mind, body, and spirit
-contribution to society
barriers to promoting wellness - ANSWER:-pessimism ("hey young lady")
-survival needs
-disease focused environment
-aging versus reversible and treatable s/s (depression)
-inability to learn behaviors
how can nurses promote wellness? - ANSWER:-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
what is aging? - ANSWER:-universal process that begins at birth
-applies to both young and old
what are the three ages? - ANSWER:-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)
individuals experiencing the cumulative effects of age related changes and risk
factors that affect their health - ANSWER:older adult
, what does successful aging look like? - ANSWER:-no disease or decline
-focus on health or growth
-high physical and cognitive function
-active engagement
-good mental health
what are some negative attributes to aging? - ANSWER:-deccreased attractiveness
-limited fuc.
-inability to learn new things
what are some positive attributes to aging? - ANSWER:-increase level of wisdom
-knowledge and respect
what are some negative steriotypes? - ANSWER:-frail
-vulnerable
-stubborn
-burdensome
african americans - ANSWER:-wisdom/respect
-involved in care of grandkids
-may live in same household
american indians/alaskan indians - ANSWER:-elder status based on health status
-roles include counselors, teachers, grandparents
-care for grandkids who are then expected to return care
-grandmother called mother
chinese - ANSWER:-values place family and society above individual
-respected
-live with family
filipinos - ANSWER:-respect
-children (oldest daughter) expected to care
germans - ANSWER:-children stay in home as long as possible to help parents (then
grandparents move from child-child
-close relationship
greekq - ANSWER:-elderly women have higher status than younger women
-live with or near adult children (especially daughters)
haitians - ANSWER:-family advisers, babysitters, historians, consultant
-children expected to care
japanese - ANSWER:-respected
-care for grandchildren
-don't live with family
9th Edition by Carol A. Miller
how do we use the relationship between aging and wellness? - ANSWER: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
how would you develop a high level of wellness in older adults? - ANSWER:-
maximizing person's potential
-maintaining balance
-having purposeful direction
what is healthy maturity? - ANSWER:-physical decline
-profound wisdom
-personal dignity
-relationship between the mind, body, and spirit
-contribution to society
barriers to promoting wellness - ANSWER:-pessimism ("hey young lady")
-survival needs
-disease focused environment
-aging versus reversible and treatable s/s (depression)
-inability to learn behaviors
how can nurses promote wellness? - ANSWER:-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
what is aging? - ANSWER:-universal process that begins at birth
-applies to both young and old
what are the three ages? - ANSWER:-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)
individuals experiencing the cumulative effects of age related changes and risk
factors that affect their health - ANSWER:older adult
, what does successful aging look like? - ANSWER:-no disease or decline
-focus on health or growth
-high physical and cognitive function
-active engagement
-good mental health
what are some negative attributes to aging? - ANSWER:-deccreased attractiveness
-limited fuc.
-inability to learn new things
what are some positive attributes to aging? - ANSWER:-increase level of wisdom
-knowledge and respect
what are some negative steriotypes? - ANSWER:-frail
-vulnerable
-stubborn
-burdensome
african americans - ANSWER:-wisdom/respect
-involved in care of grandkids
-may live in same household
american indians/alaskan indians - ANSWER:-elder status based on health status
-roles include counselors, teachers, grandparents
-care for grandkids who are then expected to return care
-grandmother called mother
chinese - ANSWER:-values place family and society above individual
-respected
-live with family
filipinos - ANSWER:-respect
-children (oldest daughter) expected to care
germans - ANSWER:-children stay in home as long as possible to help parents (then
grandparents move from child-child
-close relationship
greekq - ANSWER:-elderly women have higher status than younger women
-live with or near adult children (especially daughters)
haitians - ANSWER:-family advisers, babysitters, historians, consultant
-children expected to care
japanese - ANSWER:-respected
-care for grandchildren
-don't live with family
