Nursing Exam Review: Young, Middle, and Older Adults

A collection of flashcards summarizing key concepts related to nursing practices for young, middle, and older adults, facilitating exam prep.

Cardiovascular exam follow-up finding

A new heart murmur is a finding that requires follow-up during a cardiovascular exam.

Increased risk due to diet and lifestyle

A 27-year-old with a high red-meat diet, smoking habits, and a family history is at increased risk for colorectal cancer.

Highest risk sport for concussion

Football places a young adult at the highest risk for concussion.

Cause of isolation in young adulthood

Failure to form meaningful emotional bonds often results in isolation during young adulthood.

Culturally-sensitive nursing intervention

Asking about cultural views on health decisions is a culturally-sensitive nursing intervention for young adults.

Stress management recommendation

Regular exercise and social support use are recommended for stress management in young adults.

Thought processing in young adulthood

Thought processing in young adulthood is typically abstract and flexible.

Common cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding

Endometrial hyperplasia is a common cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding in middle adulthood.

Physical activity recommendations for middle adulthood

Aerobic exercise most days plus strength training twice weekly is recommended for physical activity.

Difference between marriage and cohabitation

Marriage is associated with greater emotional and social support compared to cohabitation.

Demonstration of stress-hardiness

Using coping skills and support networks demonstrates stress-hardiness in middle adulthood.

Gingivitis education

Gingivitis education includes routine dental exams and daily flossing.

Cause of kyphosis

Kyphosis commonly results from vertebral compression due to bone loss.

Perception of death in middle adulthood

Middle adults often perceive death as a transition prompting meaning-making in life.

Key developmental task in middle adulthood

A key developmental task is to care for the next generation and contribute to society.

Motivation in older adult self-care

Motivating older adults in self-care focuses on encouraging independence in tasks.

Major factor for sleep disturbances in older adults

Chronic pain and nocturia are major factors contributing to sleep disturbances.

Focus of health maintenance teaching

Health maintenance teaching for older adults should focus on preventive screenings and regular activity.

Barrier to health-promoting activities in older adults

Poverty and transportation limitations are major barriers to accessing health-promoting activities.

Finding suggesting disease rather than normal aging

Forgetting steps to familiar tasks suggests disease rather than normal aging.

Normal GI change with aging

Slowed peristalsis leading to constipation is a normal gastrointestinal change with aging.

NOT a normal age-related sleep change

Increased deep sleep is NOT a normal age-related sleep change.

Home safety teaching focus

Home safety teaching should focus on adequate lighting and removing clutter.

Effect of poverty in older adulthood

Poverty in older adulthood most affects access to medications and preventive care.