NUR 257 Exam 1 Study Guide: Aging and Chronic Illness
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Aging defined by physical abilities and
Functional Aging
performance.
Aging based on role changes in soci-
Social Aging
ety.
Aging related to physiological
Biological Aging
changes in the body.
Aging measured by the passage of
Chronological Aging
time.
Super-centenarians Individuals aged 110 years or older.
Centenarians Individuals aged 100 to 109 years.
Individuals born between 1946 and
Baby Boomers
1964.
Focus on functional ability, not just
Healthy Aging
disease absence.
Support older adults in achieving well-
Gerontological Nurse Role
ness.
Practices promoting physical and
Health Enhancing Behaviors
mental well-being.
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Annual check-up for health monitor-
Yearly Physical Exam
ing.
Less than 30% of total calories from
Dietary Fat Limit
fat.
Less than 10% of total calories from
Saturated Fat Limit
saturated fat.
1,000 to 1,500 mg daily for bone
Calcium Intake
health.
Daily intake if sunlight exposure is in-
Vitamin D Supplementation
sufficient.
Exercise Frequency 3-5 times a week for health benefits.
Coping mechanisms to handle stress
Stress Management
effectively.
Engaging with others to avoid isola-
Social Interaction
tion.
Journaling or reminiscing about life
Reflective Discussions
experiences.
Culture Shared values and beliefs of a group.
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Variety within ethnoracial groups and
Diversity
other factors.
Differences in health outcomes
Health Disparity
among groups.
Awareness and skills to support di-
Cultural Proficiency
verse populations.
Understanding one's own cultural bi-
Cultural Perspectives
ases and views.
Analyzing personal biases and their
Bias Examination
influences.
Willingness to accept diverse view-
Open-Mindedness
points and behaviors.
Recognizing value in all individuals,
Inherent Worth
regardless of group.
Attending to both verbal and nonver-
Communication Skills
bal cues.
Awareness of others' health perspec-
Sensitivity to Paradigms
tives and beliefs.
Negotiation in Care
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Aging defined by physical abilities and
Functional Aging
performance.
Aging based on role changes in soci-
Social Aging
ety.
Aging related to physiological
Biological Aging
changes in the body.
Aging measured by the passage of
Chronological Aging
time.
Super-centenarians Individuals aged 110 years or older.
Centenarians Individuals aged 100 to 109 years.
Individuals born between 1946 and
Baby Boomers
1964.
Focus on functional ability, not just
Healthy Aging
disease absence.
Support older adults in achieving well-
Gerontological Nurse Role
ness.
Practices promoting physical and
Health Enhancing Behaviors
mental well-being.
, NUR 257 Exam 1 Study Guide: Aging and Chronic Illness
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Annual check-up for health monitor-
Yearly Physical Exam
ing.
Less than 30% of total calories from
Dietary Fat Limit
fat.
Less than 10% of total calories from
Saturated Fat Limit
saturated fat.
1,000 to 1,500 mg daily for bone
Calcium Intake
health.
Daily intake if sunlight exposure is in-
Vitamin D Supplementation
sufficient.
Exercise Frequency 3-5 times a week for health benefits.
Coping mechanisms to handle stress
Stress Management
effectively.
Engaging with others to avoid isola-
Social Interaction
tion.
Journaling or reminiscing about life
Reflective Discussions
experiences.
Culture Shared values and beliefs of a group.
, NUR 257 Exam 1 Study Guide: Aging and Chronic Illness
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Variety within ethnoracial groups and
Diversity
other factors.
Differences in health outcomes
Health Disparity
among groups.
Awareness and skills to support di-
Cultural Proficiency
verse populations.
Understanding one's own cultural bi-
Cultural Perspectives
ases and views.
Analyzing personal biases and their
Bias Examination
influences.
Willingness to accept diverse view-
Open-Mindedness
points and behaviors.
Recognizing value in all individuals,
Inherent Worth
regardless of group.
Attending to both verbal and nonver-
Communication Skills
bal cues.
Awareness of others' health perspec-
Sensitivity to Paradigms
tives and beliefs.
Negotiation in Care
