NUR110- Final Exam Review

_____ theory states that cells can divide a maximum of about 75 to 80 times, and that as we age our cells become less capable of dividing.

Cellular clock theory

What is arthritis?

The inflammation of the joints accompanied by pain, stiffness, and movement problems.

Which of the following statements about menopause is NOT true? a. The age at which menopause occurs has increased dramatically in recent years. b. There is no correlation between the onset of menarche and the onset of menopause. c. Perimenopause can take up to 10 years. d. Later menopause is linked with increased risk of breast cancer.

a. The age at which menopause occurs has increased dramatically in recent years

Prejudice against others because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults, is known as _____.

ageism

Which of the following is a similarity between Alzheimer and Parkinson disease? a. Both are triggered by a deficiency of the important brain messenger chemical acetylcholine. b. Both are progressive in nature. c. Both affect only the elderly. d. Both are easily managed with medication.

b. Both are progressive in nature FYI: Parkinson's = dopamine deficient Alzheimer's = acetylcholine deficient

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the death scenario in the U.S. today? a. More than 80 percent of all deaths occur in institutions or hospitals. b. The care of a dying older person has shifted away from the family. c. Today, death occurs most often among adolescents. d. Nowadays, more older adults die apart from their families.

c. Today, death occurs most often among adolescents.

Which of the following is NOT a physical change in middle adulthood: a. yellowing teeth b. thinner, grayer hair c. weight loss d. thicker, more brittle nails

c. Weight loss

_____ is a program committed to making the end of life as free from pain, anxiety, and depression as possible.

hospice

Jamie lost his wife of many years. He is still experiencing enduring despair a year after her death. This would be an example of _______grief.

prolonged grief

True or False: Self-esteem tends to decline significantly in the 70s and 80s.

true

Name the three most distinct human qualities that are important in middle adulthood.

- spirituality -freedom -responsibility

What are the two main causes of death in middle adulthood?

Cancer and cardiovascular disease

_______ emphasized the manner in which life events influence an individual's development depends not only on these events but also on mediating factors.

Contemporary life events approach

What is active euthanasia?

Death is deliberately induced.

Name the 5 stages of dying

Denial and Isolation Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

Name two explanations for individuals that live to be 100 years old.

Diet, low-stress lifestyle, caring community, activity, and spirituality

Joan has three grandchildren whom she loves dearly but she sees infrequently. Joan's grandparent style would be _____.

Distant

What are the three main groups of women in middle adulthood?

Family-oriented, career-oriented, or neither

_________ adulthood is the developmental period that begins from 40-45 to about 60-65 yrs old

Middle adulthood

Name four ways that older adults can maintain/ improve their ability to age successfully.

Proper Diet Active Lifestyle Mental stimulation & flexibility Positive coping skills Good social relationships & support Absence of disease A self of self-efficacy

A person's knowledge about the world is called _____ memory.

Semantic memory

Name 2 types of generatively

biological, parental, work, and cultural generativity

A flat EEG recording for a specified period of time is one criterion of _____.

brain death

With age: a. brain weight decreases; brain volume does not decrease. b. brain volume decreases; brain weight does not decrease. c. both brain weight and brain volume decrease. d. neither brain weight nor brain volume decrease.

c. both brain weight and brain volume decrease.

Mae is 87 years old. She is MOST likely to have difficulty understanding you when you: a. speak slowly. b. have a face-to-face conversation with her. c. call her on the phone. d. pick a quiet place to have a conversation.

c. call her on the phone.

Which of the following is NOT a component of cognitive pragmatics? a. Language comprehension b. Knowledge about the self c. Life skills d. Comparison and categorization

d. Comparison and categorization

Which of the following statements about the empty nest syndrome is true? a. Parents who live vicariously with their children do not experience it. b. It is more common for middle-aged men than for middle-aged women. c. It is a common, though minor, problem for most middle-aged adults. d. It involves a decline in marital satisfaction after children leave the home.

d. It involves a decline in marital satisfaction after children leave the home.

Calvin has just turned 90 years old. He would be considered among the: a. young-old. b. middle-old. c. old-old. d. oldest-old.

d. oldest-old.

According to Erik Erikson, what is the last stage of development in life?

integrity vs despair

Zack is having a conversation with his friend Ben in a crowded room. Despite the presence of many voices around him, Zack focuses on what Ben is saying. This is an example of _____ attention.

selective

The belief that older adults become more selective about their social networks as they age is referring to the ___________ theory.

socioemotional selectivity theory