Chapter 13A
Which phase of retirement is characterized by a feeling of euphoria?
A. reorientation
B. stability
C. remote
D. honeymoon
D. honeymoon
Which psychosocial theory of old age suggests that society and the individual gradually withdraw from each other?
A. clockwork theory
B. continuity-developmental theory
C. activity theory
D. disengagement theory
D. disengagement theory
Which stage of loss and grief occurs when the patient or family member believes that the health care provider (HCP) has made a mistake in the diagnosis and that death will not occur. This occurs in cases of unexpected death by surviving family and friends
denial
This type of loss is considered a loss of great magnitude; great risk of death of the survivor within the first two years after sustaining the loss
loss of a spouse
What is the term for the prejudice against older people that contributes to negative perceptions of the aging process
ageism
The _____________ theory of aging suggests that one should remain involved in hobbies and interests as long as possible
A. wear-and-tear
B. disengagement
C. activity
D. clockwork
C. activity
What occurs in old age with postural change that is an exaggerated curvature of the thoracic spine and results in tilting of the head and flexion of the hips and knees causing the center of gravity to shift.
kyphosis
Which stage of loss and grief is the ownership of the inevitablity of death by the patient or family; this allows the person to work through unresolved feelings and problems together. All business is put in order and final goodbyes are said.
acceptance
What type of breathing at the end of life becomes irregular with periods of stopped breathing alternating with hyperventilation
cheyne-stokes respiration
Which CAM therapy is used to improve circulation and blood flow to the brain
A. saw palmetto
B. gingko biloba
C. black cohash
D. garlic
B. gingko biloba
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client as part of a comprehensive physical examination. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as associated with aging? Select all that apply
A. skin thickening
B. decreased height
C. increased saliva production
D. nail thickening
E. decreased bladder capacity
B, D, E
What is the medical term for a decrease in saliva that contributes to dry mouth that takes place in late adulthood
A. lipofuscin
B. xerostomia
C. dysphagia
D. keratosis
B. xerostomia
In John Bowlby's stages of separation, the stage described as the child being quiet, withdrawn, and subdued is the stage of what
despair
_____________________is a legal document that states people's wishes for medical treatment if they cannot make these decisions
advanced directive
Which CAM therapy is recommended to help prevent heart attacks and may prevent dementia
A. vitamin K
B. Vitamin E
C. Vitamin C
D. vitamin A
B. Vitamin E
Which biological theory in late adulthood is based on the idea that highly unstable molecules may result from cellular metabolism or substances found in the atmosphere. They may cause mutations in the chromosomes, thereby changing cellular function
A. wear-and-tear theory
B. free-radical theory
C. clockwork theory
D. autoimmune theory
B. free-radical theory
Which stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory does a person usually feel satisfied with their accomplishments as they look back and reminiscence over their life span
A. disengagement
B. despair
C. generativity
D. ego integrity
D. ego integrity
In Bowlby's stages of separation, which stage is the child upset and crying, reacting to the loss; an adult can go through this stage when they are first responding to a signficant loss
protest
Which end of life care involves comfort as the goal of care when client's condition has been deemed terminal and has given 6 months or less to live
hospice care
What is the term for the natural process that people go through following a major loss. It is personal and facilitates adjustment to the loss; ranges from months to years with an outcome of resumption of "normal life."
mourning
Which biological theory of late adulthood suggests that aging is related to the body's weakening immune system which fails to recognize its own tissues and may destroy itself
A. autoimmune theory
B. immune-system-failure
C. wear-and-tear theory
D. free-radical theory
A. autoimmune theory
Which phase in retirement sometimes occurs as reality set in, and individuals may strive to come to terms with their expectations
A. honeymoon
B. remote
C. reorientation
D. disenchantment
D. disenchantment
In Bowlby's stages of mourning, which stage is the final stage and requires support and encouragement from family and friends; this also includes adapting to new roles and revise priorities and overall rethink about life without this particular person
reorganization
The ______________ theory of aging suggests that one should remain involved in hobbies and interests as long as possible
activity theory
What is the term for the deliberate ending of one's treatment or life
A. palliation
B. hospice
C. physician-assisted dying
D. dying with dignity
C. physician-assisted dying