Across
- 2. This theory views each person as a unique individual with a distinct personality. Continuity development refers to the belief that a person’s personality and pattern of coping remain unchanged with aging. The aging process is seen as a part of the life cycle, not as a separate terminal stage. Personality patterns are developed over a long time and help to determine whether the person remains active or inactive and engaged or disengaged from society.
- 5. is a common menopause symptom, the body becomes very warm followed by perspiration, vasoconstriction and chilling
- 7. is the major developmental task for late adults
- 10. sleep ______ is reduced or blocked airflow associated with obesity, enlarged tonsils, endocrine or neuromuscular disease, heart or kidney disease. treated via CPAP
- 11. This theory suggests that individuals achieve satisfaction from life by maintaining a high level of social activity and involvement.
- 14. is the feeling or the outward expression in response to a loss
- 16. This theory suggests that, after repeated injury, cells wear out and cease to function. According to this theory, metabolic waste products accumulate over time. These waste products deprive cells of their nutrition and cause them to malfunction.
- 21. is the inner layer of the skin. It becomes less elastic, resulting in wrinkling and sagging of skin.
- 25. This theory hypothesizes that the decline in the immune functions causes the body to slow its response to foreign invaders, making older adults more susceptible to both major and minor infections.
- 27. ________ will is a form of advance directive that states the wishes of a person regarding life-sustaining treatment in the case of serious illness
- 28. occurs when the individual internalizes the truth of the impending death. This anger may be turned inward or displaced by the person and family toward the physician, nurse, or even God
- 30. is the age related loss of hearing acuity
- 33. is normal symptoms of aging
- 35. is when the patient or family members try to strike a deal or bargain to get more time
Down
- 1. is exaggerated curvature of the thoracic spine, also known as "dowagers hump"
- 3. replacement therapy is effective for reducing menopausal symptoms. HRT is not recommended for women with personal or familial history of breast disease or cancer
- 4. is also known as life review
- 6. This theory is based on the idea that highly unstable molecules may result from cellular metabolism or substances found in the atmosphere. These particles are very reactive and may combine with proteins, lipids, or cell organelles. Free radicals are believed to cause mutations in the chromosomes, thereby changing cellular functions.
- 8. respirations are irregular respirations with periods of apnea
- 9. is a cloudy appearance to the eyes caused by a cloudy formation on the eyes. commonly seen in aging adults
- 12. is dry mouth
- 13. is a feeling of sadness or loneliness experienced when individuals know that they cannot change the outcome (death)
- 15. This theory suggests that aging is related to the body’s weakening immune system, which fails to recognize its own tissues and may destroy itself.
- 17. grief is a reaction to an expected loss, such as in terminal illness
- 18. care provides care for the terminally ill in the comfort of their homes or in a hospice-designated unit
- 19. grief responses usually exhibit an exaggerated, lengthy, unpredictable course that results in unresolved conflicts.
- 20. is the ownership of the inevitability of death by patient or family
- 22. is inability to fall asleep or maintain sleep
- 23. This theory suggests that society and the individual gradually withdraw or disengage from each other.
- 24. is the primary task of middle adulthood. Refers to an individuals desire and ability to serve the larger community
- 26. is cessation of menses
- 29. is the natural process that people go through following a major loss
- 31. In this theory, connective-tissue cells have an internal clock that is genetically programmed to stop cell reproduction after so many reproductions. This “clock” determines the length of one’s life.
- 32. is when the person denies the death; usually believes that the healthcare provider made a mistake in the diagnosis and that death will not occur
- 34. syndrome occurs when children move on with their lives, leaving parents to live alone