Nursing 104 test 2 Liberty University

ADHD - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Adolescent - •Questions existing moral values and his or her relevance to society •Becomes more aware of contradictions in adults' value systems adren/o, adrenal/o - adrenal glands Adult - •Strives to make sense of the contradictions and learns to develop own set of morals and values •Begins to make choices that are based on an internalized set of principles advance directives - Patient's wishes are made known through execution of a formal document known as the living will Medical and physician directives Document that lists desire of patient in a particular scenario If properly executed, provides physician with immunity from claims of negligence in the patient's death Adults have the right to refuse extraordinary medical treatment when no hope of recovery afferent nerves - Also called sensory nerves; nerves that carry information about the external environment to the brain and spinal cord via sensory receptors. Aging Workforce - 50% of RNs are over 50, Doctorally prepared nurse: 57, Master's prepared nurse: 55, Must retain d/t experience agoraphobia - fear or avoidance of situations, such as crowds or wide open places, where one has felt loss of control and panic Akinetopsia - inability to see objects in motio