Nursing Care of the Older Adult Exam 1 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers
perceived age other peoples estimation of someones age
subjective age person's own perception of age
Chronologic age length of time that has passed since birth
functional age physiologic health, psychological well-being, socioeconomic factors, ability to
function and participate in activities
successful aging low probability of disease. high physical and functional capacity. active engagement
with life. psychological dimensions.
life span from 0 to the oldest person alive.
Morbidity disease
mortality death
life expectancy A figure indicating how long, on average, a person may be expected to live
young olds 65-74
olds 74-84
oldest olds 84+ (fastest growing group)
what is supposed to happen in 2035 older adults are going to out number children
what is the relationship between aging and education more education means healthier aging.
percentage of adults 65 and older 14%
, Nursing Care of the Older Adult Exam 1 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers
what percentage of 14% of older people are in poverty 8.2%
Therapeutic Communication -Listen to verbal
-Look for non-verbal
-Convey nonjudgmental attitudes
-Be respectful, supportive, open to expression of fear, anger, loneliness
-Support others feelings
-Provide positive feedback
-Encourage discussion
Barriers to effective communication Different language
•Too much information
•More than one person communicating at the same time
•Noisy environment
•Sensory impairment
•Physical or Neurological Impairment
Barriers to communication (you) Speaking too fast
•Obstructing your voice
•Minimizing feelings
•Giving false reassurance
•Offering a trite response
•Changing the subject
•Jumping to conclusions
•Using elderspeak: "dearie, or honey
Strategies to Enhance Communication •Face to face in a private room with good lighting (avoiding back ground glare)
•Quiet
•Address comfort needs
•Exchange names (use respectful titles), ask correct pronunciation, shake hands
•Avoid slang
•Use purposefully, culturally appropriate touch
Use proper and preferred names.
Use wording of "you" instead of "we"
.Introduce yourself clearly.
Don't rush the conversation
Use actively listen, empathize with resident
Talk to the patient/client
Compensate for Hearing or Visual Loss
Erickson Stage of Psychosocial Development Theory for last stage of the theory named integrity vs despair, ages 65 and older. the elder
the Older Adult realizes how good or bad their life was while thinking of their accomplishments and
vice versa. success=wisdom which means better health outcomes.
two types of biological theories on aging -programmed theories-aging follows a biological timetable
-damage or error theories- Environmental assaults to living organism that induce
cumulative damages at various levels causes aging
what theory is under the term programmed theories immunological theory- decrease function of the immune system therefore increase
infectious disease, aging and death
what theory is under the term damage or error theories wear and tear theory- DNA continually damaged throughout life, eventually can not
repair itself
activity theory of aging The psychosocial theory that life satisfaction in late adulthood is highest when
people maintain the level of activity they displayed earlier in life.
newer theories for aging include Looking at cultural diversity, racial and ethnic disparities, education and gender
(female)
perceived age other peoples estimation of someones age
subjective age person's own perception of age
Chronologic age length of time that has passed since birth
functional age physiologic health, psychological well-being, socioeconomic factors, ability to
function and participate in activities
successful aging low probability of disease. high physical and functional capacity. active engagement
with life. psychological dimensions.
life span from 0 to the oldest person alive.
Morbidity disease
mortality death
life expectancy A figure indicating how long, on average, a person may be expected to live
young olds 65-74
olds 74-84
oldest olds 84+ (fastest growing group)
what is supposed to happen in 2035 older adults are going to out number children
what is the relationship between aging and education more education means healthier aging.
percentage of adults 65 and older 14%
, Nursing Care of the Older Adult Exam 1 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers
what percentage of 14% of older people are in poverty 8.2%
Therapeutic Communication -Listen to verbal
-Look for non-verbal
-Convey nonjudgmental attitudes
-Be respectful, supportive, open to expression of fear, anger, loneliness
-Support others feelings
-Provide positive feedback
-Encourage discussion
Barriers to effective communication Different language
•Too much information
•More than one person communicating at the same time
•Noisy environment
•Sensory impairment
•Physical or Neurological Impairment
Barriers to communication (you) Speaking too fast
•Obstructing your voice
•Minimizing feelings
•Giving false reassurance
•Offering a trite response
•Changing the subject
•Jumping to conclusions
•Using elderspeak: "dearie, or honey
Strategies to Enhance Communication •Face to face in a private room with good lighting (avoiding back ground glare)
•Quiet
•Address comfort needs
•Exchange names (use respectful titles), ask correct pronunciation, shake hands
•Avoid slang
•Use purposefully, culturally appropriate touch
Use proper and preferred names.
Use wording of "you" instead of "we"
.Introduce yourself clearly.
Don't rush the conversation
Use actively listen, empathize with resident
Talk to the patient/client
Compensate for Hearing or Visual Loss
Erickson Stage of Psychosocial Development Theory for last stage of the theory named integrity vs despair, ages 65 and older. the elder
the Older Adult realizes how good or bad their life was while thinking of their accomplishments and
vice versa. success=wisdom which means better health outcomes.
two types of biological theories on aging -programmed theories-aging follows a biological timetable
-damage or error theories- Environmental assaults to living organism that induce
cumulative damages at various levels causes aging
what theory is under the term programmed theories immunological theory- decrease function of the immune system therefore increase
infectious disease, aging and death
what theory is under the term damage or error theories wear and tear theory- DNA continually damaged throughout life, eventually can not
repair itself
activity theory of aging The psychosocial theory that life satisfaction in late adulthood is highest when
people maintain the level of activity they displayed earlier in life.
newer theories for aging include Looking at cultural diversity, racial and ethnic disparities, education and gender
(female)
