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Chapter 02: Theories of Aging
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Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE wf
1. How does a theory differ from a fact?
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a. A theory proves how different influences affect a particular phenomenon.
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b. A theory attempts to explain and give some logical order to observations.
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c. A theory is a collection of facts about a particular phenomenon.
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d. A theory shows a relationship among facts about a particular phenomenon.
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ANS: B wf
2. The biological theory of aging uses a genetic perspective and suggests that aging is a programmed
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a. each person will age exactly like those in the previous generation
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b. a biological timeline predetermines number of cell divisions
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c. genetic traits can overcome environmental influences wf wf wf wf wf
d. age-related physical changes are controlled only by genetic factors wf wf wf wf wf wf wf wf
ANS: B wf
3. The Gene Theory of aging suggests which of the following ?
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a. The presence of a “master gene” prolongs youth.
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b. Genes interact with each other to resist aging. wf wf wf wf wf wf wf
d. Specific genes target specific body systems to initiate system deterioration. The activation of
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ANS: D wf
4. The theory that identifies an unstable molecule as the causative factor in aging is the
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5. A patient uses good health maintenance practices. What aging theory most accurately relates to the
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patient’s practices? a. Wear-and-tear
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c. Neuroendocrine
d. Molecular
ANS: A wf
6. The patient asks the nurse to describe the neuroendocrine theory of aging. What would be an
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a. It relates thyroid function to age-related changes.
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c. The stimulation and/or inhibition of the hypothalamus causes age-related changes.
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d. The adrenal medulla inhibits epinephrine, causing age-related changes.
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ANS: C wf
7. What is true of the psychosocial theories of aging?
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a. They focus on methods to delay the aging process.
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b. They are directed at decreasing depression in the older adult.
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c. They are organized to enhance the perception of aging.
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d. They attempt to explain responses to the aging process.
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ANS: D wf
8. What is the major objection to the disengagement theory?
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b. The theory addresses the diversity of older adults.
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c. The theory does not clarify the aging process.
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d. The theory diminishes the self-esteem of the older adult.
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ANS: A wf
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ANS: C wf
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10. The nurse would recognize successful aging according to Jung’s theory when a long-
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term care facility resident demonstrates which of the following behaviors?
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a. The resident takes special care to dress for dinner in a manner that pleases his tablemates.
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b. The resident asks permission to sit on the patio with other residents.
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c. The resident asks persons in his hall if his television is bothering them.
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d. The resident wears a large cowboy hat at all times because he likes it.
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ANS: D wf
11. How would an elderly female be most likely to reduce the amount of the free radical lipofuscin?
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a. Avoid animal fat wf wf
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ANS: B wf
12. A recently widowed woman moved to an assisted living community because of her hypertension and
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joined a group to learn how to do water color painting with other women her age. Which theory of
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aging does the nurse assess the patient to be following? a. Jung
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b. Havighurst
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MULTIPLE RESPONSE wf
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related illnesses are thought to cause the accumulation of free radicals? (Select all that apply.)
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a. Arthritis
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c. Osteoporosis
d. Diabetes
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ANS: A, D, E wf wf wf
2. The nurse emphasizes that the relatively new theory that correlates restricted caloric intake
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Chapter 02: Theories of Aging
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Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE wf
1. How does a theory differ from a fact?
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a. A theory proves how different influences affect a particular phenomenon.
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b. A theory attempts to explain and give some logical order to observations.
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c. A theory is a collection of facts about a particular phenomenon.
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d. A theory shows a relationship among facts about a particular phenomenon.
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ANS: B wf
2. The biological theory of aging uses a genetic perspective and suggests that aging is a programmed
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process in which wf . wf
a. each person will age exactly like those in the previous generation
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b. a biological timeline predetermines number of cell divisions
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c. genetic traits can overcome environmental influences wf wf wf wf wf
d. age-related physical changes are controlled only by genetic factors wf wf wf wf wf wf wf wf
ANS: B wf
3. The Gene Theory of aging suggests which of the following ?
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a. The presence of a “master gene” prolongs youth.
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b. Genes interact with each other to resist aging. wf wf wf wf wf wf wf
d. Specific genes target specific body systems to initiate system deterioration. The activation of
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ANS: D wf
4. The theory that identifies an unstable molecule as the causative factor in aging is the
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b. molecular
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5. A patient uses good health maintenance practices. What aging theory most accurately relates to the
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patient’s practices? a. Wear-and-tear
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b. Free radical wf
c. Neuroendocrine
d. Molecular
ANS: A wf
6. The patient asks the nurse to describe the neuroendocrine theory of aging. What would be an
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a. It relates thyroid function to age-related changes.
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c. The stimulation and/or inhibition of the hypothalamus causes age-related changes.
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d. The adrenal medulla inhibits epinephrine, causing age-related changes.
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ANS: C wf
7. What is true of the psychosocial theories of aging?
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a. They focus on methods to delay the aging process.
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b. They are directed at decreasing depression in the older adult.
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c. They are organized to enhance the perception of aging.
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d. They attempt to explain responses to the aging process.
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ANS: D wf
8. What is the major objection to the disengagement theory?
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a. The theory justifies ageism. wf wf wf
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c. The theory does not clarify the aging process.
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d. The theory diminishes the self-esteem of the older adult.
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ANS: A wf
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10. The nurse would recognize successful aging according to Jung’s theory when a long-
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a. The resident takes special care to dress for dinner in a manner that pleases his tablemates.
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b. The resident asks permission to sit on the patio with other residents.
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c. The resident asks persons in his hall if his television is bothering them.
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d. The resident wears a large cowboy hat at all times because he likes it.
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ANS: D wf
11. How would an elderly female be most likely to reduce the amount of the free radical lipofuscin?
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a. Avoid animal fat wf wf
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ANS: B wf
12. A recently widowed woman moved to an assisted living community because of her hypertension and
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b. Havighurst
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c. Osteoporosis
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