Davis Advantage Chp 9 Middle Age
Questions And Answers
At what age is Middle adulthood? is the period from ages 40 to 64
What physical changes that occur after age 40? -Include loss of blood vessel elasticity
-loss of muscle tone
-decrease in skin moisture and turgor
-graying hair
-decreased bone mass leading to shorter stature, and decreased motility.
-Women experience menopause, the cessation of menstrual periods and a subsequent loss of
fertility while men experience andropause, a decrease in testosterone production.
During the middle adult years, what chronic diseases emerge as major health problems especially
for those with poor physical fitness? -Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular
disease, and cancer are all common among this age group.
What chronic disease is the second leading cause of death in this age group? -Cancer,
behind cardiovascular disease.
, Davis Advantage Chp 9 Middle Age
Questions And Answers
-Cancer incidence rises with age.
What are the most common types of cancer? -are those of the lung, breast, colon, prostate
and bladder.
What type of regular cancer screenings should middle age adults receive? -mammogram,
prostate exam, occult blood in stool, and serology tests.
Obesity is a major risk factor for other chronic conditions, including what? -type two
diabetes, hypertension, joint pain, and cardiovascular disease.
Why is Weight loss can be more difficult for the middle adults? -hormonal changes of this
stage, but nurse guidance about safe, regular exercise, and consistent dietary modifications can
help obese clients successfully achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Why is there an increased risk for HTN in middle age? The elasticity of the vascular
system declines with age causing the risk of hypertension to increase during middle adulthood.
Questions And Answers
At what age is Middle adulthood? is the period from ages 40 to 64
What physical changes that occur after age 40? -Include loss of blood vessel elasticity
-loss of muscle tone
-decrease in skin moisture and turgor
-graying hair
-decreased bone mass leading to shorter stature, and decreased motility.
-Women experience menopause, the cessation of menstrual periods and a subsequent loss of
fertility while men experience andropause, a decrease in testosterone production.
During the middle adult years, what chronic diseases emerge as major health problems especially
for those with poor physical fitness? -Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular
disease, and cancer are all common among this age group.
What chronic disease is the second leading cause of death in this age group? -Cancer,
behind cardiovascular disease.
, Davis Advantage Chp 9 Middle Age
Questions And Answers
-Cancer incidence rises with age.
What are the most common types of cancer? -are those of the lung, breast, colon, prostate
and bladder.
What type of regular cancer screenings should middle age adults receive? -mammogram,
prostate exam, occult blood in stool, and serology tests.
Obesity is a major risk factor for other chronic conditions, including what? -type two
diabetes, hypertension, joint pain, and cardiovascular disease.
Why is Weight loss can be more difficult for the middle adults? -hormonal changes of this
stage, but nurse guidance about safe, regular exercise, and consistent dietary modifications can
help obese clients successfully achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Why is there an increased risk for HTN in middle age? The elasticity of the vascular
system declines with age causing the risk of hypertension to increase during middle adulthood.
