NSG 201 Exam 2 Marian University 2023, verified Solution
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NSG 201 Exam 2 Marian University 2023, verified Solution
Programmed Aging, Error Theories, Mutations, Immunological
Biological Theories
Programmed aging?
biological clock
Error Theories of again are
random and unpredictable
Wear and tear theory is
lifestyle choices effect how we age.
Aut...
NSG 201 Exam 2 Marian University 2023,
verified Solution
Programmed Aging, Error Theories, Mutations, Immunological
Biological Theories
Programmed aging?
biological clock
Error Theories of again are
random and unpredictable
Wear and tear theory is
lifestyle choices effect how we age.
Autoimmune theory of aging is
accumulation of damage as a result of changes in activity and function of the immune
system - self regulation.
Oxidative theory of aging is
things from the environment that cause aging - smoke, cigarette smoke.
free radical theory
A microbiological theory of aging that states that people age because inside their cells
normal metabolism produces unstable oxygen molecules known as free radicals. These
molecules ricochet around inside cells, damaging DNA and other cellular structures.
What can shorten telomeres?
smoking, obesity, emotional stress
Immunological
inability of the body to maintain homeostasis and protect lymphcytes
Psychosocial Theories
theories related to adapting and changing of roles socially and actively
pyschosocial care depends on
adaptation to changing roles, encourage a healthy and active lifestyle
physiological care involves
reducing external factors, improved nutrition, screenings, polypharmacy
Chronologically, Biologically, Psychologically, Socially defines
aging
Promotes healthy aging means assessing?
for cataracts, macular degen, glaucoma, hearing loss, dental needs.
Prebicusis
Hearing loss
Presbimyopia
need for bifocals
At greater risk for suicide
Older white males
What can the elderly do to decrease risks?
exercise, educate on nutrition, meds, dehydration, regular screenings and vacc.
Pyschosocial disorders in the elderly include
anxiety, depression, subst abuse, cognitive impairments
, advance directives
legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if they
are unable to make those decisions themselves
Advance directives protect a person's
autonomy
Goals
important part of an interview
subjective data
things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses; symptoms
Objective Date
What you obtain through physical examination
Example: posture, physical appearance, ability to carry on a conversation, and
demeanor
Hearing impaired, crying, sexually agressive, anger, anxiety, threat of violece
special needs to consider with a patient
Techniques of Communication
introducing the interview
working phase
closing the interview
Introduction stage
acknowledge and introduce and obtain history
Working Phase of interview
-develop trust
-express care/ concern
-communicate
-data gatherin
Closing phase
The phase of the interview in which you summarize, elicit outstanding questions, and
thank the patient for participating.
Resiliance
ability to adapt
Mental Status Jomacs
appearance, behavior, mood, affect, orientation, speech, judgement
the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health
is
Health Promotion
Motivated by desire
Behavior
Actions that reduce or eliminate the onset, progression, complications or
recurrence of a disease.
Disease prevention
A government driven program
Healthy People 2020
Healthy People 2020 Goals
Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and
premature death.
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