Gerontological Nursing –
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, what is ageism - Prejudices and stereotypes applied to older people solely on the basis of
their age
- Derogatory attitude
- Stems from society's anxiety of aging and cultural emphasis on youth, physical
beauty
factors that influence aging unique to the individual: heredity, $ affect choices in nutrition, environment,
activity, stress/empowerment, life exposures and experiences, smoking and
drugs, even simple things like play and laughter
what does gerontological nursing involve___________ and involves: promotion of highest quality of life and wellness
strive to to: achieve optimal levels of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health
end result=WHOLENESS
how is the quality of life measured by the things that keep them going not their set backs
common needs important to older Connection- family, society, their culture
adult population Gratification- purpose, pleasure and dignity(let them help)
physiological needs: respiration, circulation, nutrition, hydration elimination,
movement, rest, comfort, immunity, and risk reduction
leading chronic conditions : age 65> arthritis,HTN,hearing impairment, visual disturbences (glaucoma macular
degeneration)DM,
are psychosocial patterns consistant throughout the yes
lifespan?
how can nurses promote joy and a sense of purpose to by viewing old age as an oppertunity to continued developement and
the elder population satisfaction- rather than a depressing useless period of life
biological theories tell us that there is no fountain of youth, no two individuals will age the same
Genetic theory people inherit a genetic program- determines life expectancy
Error theory genetic mutations are involved, causing organ decline as a result of cellular
mutation ( after a certain time, something goes wrong)
Cross- Linkage theory cellular division threatened resulting from radiation, chemical reactions, affects
DNA and destroys connective tissue/ collegen(elasticity breaks down) by
stiffening protein chains making them less able to function (stiffening of
proteins=rough skin stiff joints)
Evolution theory tells us that differences in aging and natural selection/mutation
longevity occur due to
Eliopoulos Test 1 | Study
Guide, Practice Questions
& Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, what is ageism - Prejudices and stereotypes applied to older people solely on the basis of
their age
- Derogatory attitude
- Stems from society's anxiety of aging and cultural emphasis on youth, physical
beauty
factors that influence aging unique to the individual: heredity, $ affect choices in nutrition, environment,
activity, stress/empowerment, life exposures and experiences, smoking and
drugs, even simple things like play and laughter
what does gerontological nursing involve___________ and involves: promotion of highest quality of life and wellness
strive to to: achieve optimal levels of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health
end result=WHOLENESS
how is the quality of life measured by the things that keep them going not their set backs
common needs important to older Connection- family, society, their culture
adult population Gratification- purpose, pleasure and dignity(let them help)
physiological needs: respiration, circulation, nutrition, hydration elimination,
movement, rest, comfort, immunity, and risk reduction
leading chronic conditions : age 65> arthritis,HTN,hearing impairment, visual disturbences (glaucoma macular
degeneration)DM,
are psychosocial patterns consistant throughout the yes
lifespan?
how can nurses promote joy and a sense of purpose to by viewing old age as an oppertunity to continued developement and
the elder population satisfaction- rather than a depressing useless period of life
biological theories tell us that there is no fountain of youth, no two individuals will age the same
Genetic theory people inherit a genetic program- determines life expectancy
Error theory genetic mutations are involved, causing organ decline as a result of cellular
mutation ( after a certain time, something goes wrong)
Cross- Linkage theory cellular division threatened resulting from radiation, chemical reactions, affects
DNA and destroys connective tissue/ collegen(elasticity breaks down) by
stiffening protein chains making them less able to function (stiffening of
proteins=rough skin stiff joints)
Evolution theory tells us that differences in aging and natural selection/mutation
longevity occur due to
