Global Health Implications and Nursing Care

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What is a common developmental task for adults between the ages of 60 to 75 years?

Adjusting to retirement and lower fixed income (correct)

Safeguarding physical and mental health

Adapting to living alone

Finding meaning in life

Which biologic theory hypothesizes that aging occurs randomly and persistently through time?

Wear and tear theory

Stochastic theories (correct)

Free radicals theory

Cross-links theory

What is a typical challenge for older adults 75 years and older?

Adjusting to slower physical and cognitive responses

Keeping active and involved

Remaining in touch with other family members

Adjusting to a possibility of moving into a nursing home (correct)

What is an important developmental task for older adults related to their offspring?

Adapting to new relationships with adult children Signup and view all the answers

Which biologic factor is NOT typically associated with the theories of aging related to physiologic processes?

"Freezes" Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concern highlighted regarding the aging population in the Philippines in 2022?

The nation is not prepared to meet the needs of older Filipinos Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the additional years, on average, were lived in good health?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What is one implication of only 5 additional years being lived in good health?

Challenges for the healthcare system to provide efficient care Signup and view all the answers

What are nurses encouraged to provide according to the text?

Care that aligns with a patient's values and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if healthcare providers ignore diversity according to the text?

Negative patient outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for healthcare providers to be culturally competent and culturally aware?

To improve communication with patients Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the deterioration of function with age?

Biological aging Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aging involves changes in roles and relationships as a person gets older?

Social aging Signup and view all the answers

What is the main demographic phenomenon of the 21st century?

Global aging Signup and view all the answers

In which year is the number of people aged 65 or older expected to surpass children younger than 5?

2050 Signup and view all the answers

What does demography study?

Human population statistics Signup and view all the answers

What does Global Aging refer to?

Population of older people worldwide Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes that people maintain their values, habits, and behavior in old age?

Continuity theory Signup and view all the answers

What does the Activity theory propose as the best way to age?

Maintaining physical and mental activity Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of aging asserts that nurses should intervene to promote growth and development in older adults?

Haight, Barba, Courts, and Tesh's theory of thriving Signup and view all the answers

According to Flood's middle-range theory, what is successful aging defined as?

Cumulative physiological and functional alterations Signup and view all the answers

What does the Disengagement theory propose as a characteristic of aging?

Mutual withdrawal between older persons and others Signup and view all the answers

In the context of aging theories, what is emphasized by the Functional Consequences theory?

Risk factors for disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing?

To improve the lives of older people worldwide Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is considered an important determinant of healthy aging according to the text?

Age-friendly environments Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the areas for action that the Decade of Healthy Ageing will address?

Developing age-friendly environments Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced by many older people in low- and middle-income countries?

Limited access to basic resources Signup and view all the answers

Why is combatting ageism important according to the text?

To challenge negative attitudes towards older people Signup and view all the answers

Who are some of the key stakeholders involved in the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing?

Governments, civil society, professionals, academia, and private sector Signup and view all the answers