TEST BANK FOR BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING, 7TH EDITION BY WILLIAMS

N R I G B.C M Chapter 02: Theories of Aging Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. How does a theory differ from a fact? a. A theory proves how different influences affect a particular phenomenon. b. A theory attempts to explain and give some logical order to observations. c. A theory is a collection of facts about a particular phenomenon. d. A theory shows a relationship among facts about a particular phenomenon. ANS: B 2. The biological theory of aging uses a genetic perspective and suggests that aging is a programmed process in which . a. each person will age exactly like those in the previous generation b. a biological timeline predetermines number of cell divisions c. genetic traits can over e environmental influences d. age-related physical changes are controlled only by genetic factors ANS: B 3. The Gene Theory of aging suggests which of the following ? a. The presence of a “master gene” prolongs youth. b. Genes interact with each other to resist aging. c. Specific genes target specific body systems to initiate system deterioration. d. The activation of harmfuU l genSesNinitiTates theOaging process. ANS: D 4. The theory that identifies an unstable molecule as the causative factor in aging is the theory. a. free radical b. molecular c. neuroendocrine d. crosslink ANS: A 5. A patient uses good health maintenance practices. What aging theory most accurately relates to the patient’s practices? a. Wear-and-tear b. Free radical c. Neuroendocrine d. Molecular ANS: A 6. The patient asks the nurse to describe the neuroendocrine theory of aging. What would be an appropriate response by the nurse?