Life Span
Early & Middle adulthoodChapter 11 & 12
Early Adulthood
• Age– 20 – 40 (early)
• Stable
Physical Characteristics
Height & Weight
• Physical growth – Complete
Bone and Muscle development
• Peak bone mass– Age 35
• Injuries respond best to– Rest– Immobilization
Dentition
• 3rd molars• Gingivitis– Gum disease
• Dental visits– Q 6 months
• Oral care
Cardiac System
• Cardiac output– Peak 20 – 30– Then declines
• Risk factors– Alcohol– Tobacco– h cholesterol diet
Respiratory System
• Peak function– 20 - 25
• Vital Capacity– i
• Elasticity– i
• Risk factors– Smoking
• Health promotion– Exercise
GI system
• Appetite– Unchanged
• Gastric secretions– (after 30)
• Basal Metabolic Rate– i
• Bowel management
Integumentary System
• Acne– i
• Cancer– h
Nervous System
• # neurons– i
• Brain size – i
• Reaction time (20 – 30)– h
• Visual acuity (25)– i– Presbyopia
• Hearing– Best at 20– Compensate
What hearing loss typically is affected first as a person ages?
A. Low frequency tonesB. High frequency tones
Reproductive system
• Peak capacity! • Infertility
Assisting conception
• Ovulation ?• q other day• Deep penetration• No lubricants• Stay on back
Developmental milestones
Motor development
• Peak • Decline 30 – 60• Greatest strength– Back– Arms– Legs
Sexual development
• Romantic Love
Masters & JohnsonCycle of sexual response
1. Excitement2. Plateau3. Orgasm4. Resolution
The psychosocial model identifies the task for young adults as what?
A. GenerativityB. Ego integrityC. IntimacyD. IdentityE. Industry
What is the risk if a young adult does not fulfill the psychosocial task of this
stage of life?A. Role confusionB. IsolationC. InferiorityD. DespairE. Stagnation
Psychosocial development
• Intimacy– Sexual – Emotional
• Introspection• Trust
Choosing & Establishing a career
• Balance– ♂– ♀
• Sexual harassment
Est. home & Family
• Family• Marriage
Expanding social circles
• Similar life stage• Reciprocity• Compatibility• Respectability• Proximity
Developing maturity
• Control & Restraint
Cognitive development
• Objective• Wider perspective• Adult learners
Moral development
• Less absolutes• Respect others• Religion
Nutrition
• ♂– 2,700–3,000 cal/day
• ♀– 1,600-2,100 cal/day
Sleep & Rest
• 7-9 hours• Insomnia
Sleep Aids
• large meal at HS• Exercise afternoon• Routine• Relax• Bed for sex & sleep
Exercise & Leisure
• 3-5 time / week• 30 minutes
Safety
• Self & Family• Smoke detectors• CO detectors
Health promotion
Men• Testicular exam
Women• Breast exam• Pap smear
Exposure to carcinogens
• Tobacco• Alcohol• Chemicals• Viruses• Sun
Accidents
• Eye• Hearing• Work
Obesity
• 20-30% excess body weight
Stress
• management
Family Planning
• Birth control
Middle Adulthood
• 40 - 60
Growth & development NOT
Decline & regression
Height & weight
• Height– i– 1-4 inches
• Redistribution
Muscle & bone development
• Osteoporosis
Skin
• dermis– i elasticity
Developmental milestones
Sexual development
• Menopause– 45 – 55 year– Ave 51
• S&S– Irregular– Hot flashes– Palpitations– i strength– Facial hair– i vaginal secretions– Sleep disturbances /
fatigue
According to Erikson, what is the developmental task for middle adults?A. Ego integrityB. GenerativityC. IntimacyD. IdentityE. Industry
Failure to achieve Generativity results in what?
A. StagnationB. DespairC. IsolationD. Role confusionE. poverty
Est. & adjusting to new family roles
• Empty-nesters• Grandparents• Parent-child• Child-parent
Est. economic security
Maintaining Positive self image
Evaluating & redesigning career
• Retraining
Cognitive development
• Re-entry student
Moral development
• Spirituality
Nutrition
• Metabolism
Sleep & rest
Exercise & Leisure
• Remain active
Safety
• Accident prevention• OSHA
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