BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING 7TH EDITION WILLIAMS TEST BANK (ALL CHAPTERS)

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BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING 7TH EDITION WILLIAMS TEST
BANK


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 overcome 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.d. Specific genes target specific body systems to initiate system deterioration. The activation of
harmful genes initiates the aging 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




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Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition Williams Test Bank

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?
a. It relates thyroid function to age-related changes.
b. Adrenal corticosteroids inhibit the aging process.
c. The stimulation and/or inhibition of the hypothalamus causes age-related changes.
d. The adrenal medulla inhibits epinephrine, causing age-related changes.


ANS: C

7. What is true of the psychosocial theories of aging?
a. They focus on methods to delay the aging process.
b. They are directed at decreasing depression in the older adult.
c. They are organized to enhance the perception of aging.
d. They attempt to explain responses to the aging process.


ANS: D

8. What is the major objection to the disengagement theory?
a. The theory justifies ageism.
b. The theory addresses the diversity of older adults.
c. The theory does not clarify the aging process.
d. The theory diminishes the self-esteem of the older adult.


ANS: A

9. An 80-year-old teaches Sunday school each week and delivers food for Meals on Wheels. What
theory of aging would apply? a. Newman’s developmental
b. The life course
c. The activity
d. The disengagement


ANS: C




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Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition Williams Test Bank
10. The nurse would recog nize successful agi ng accordi ng to Ju ng’s theory whe n a lo ng-term care
facility reside nt demo nstrates which of the followi ng behaviors?
a. The reside nt takes special care to dress for di n ner i n a ma n ner that pleases his tablemates.
b. The reside nt asks permissio n to sit o n the patio with other reside nts.
c. The reside nt asks perso ns i n his hall if his televisio n is botheri ng them.
d. The reside nt wears a large cowboy hat at all times because he likes it.


A NS: D

11. How would a n elderly female be most likely to reduce the amou nt of the free radical lipofusci n?
a. Avoid a nimal fat
b. Take a ntioxida nts daily
c. Build muscle mass
d. Perform outdoor exercise three times weekly


A NS: B

12. A rece ntly widowed woma n moved to a n assisted livi ng commu nity because of her hyperte nsio n a nd
joi ned a group to lear n how to do water color pai nti ng with other wome n her age. Which theory of
agi ng does the nurse assess the patie nt to be followi ng? a. Ju ng
b. Havighurst
c. Erikso n
d. Newma n


A NS: B

MULTIPLE RESPO NSE

1. What age-related ill nesses are thought to cause the accumulatio n of free radicals? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Arthritis
b. Colo n ca ncer
c. Osteoporosis
d. Diabetes
e. Atherosclerosis


A NS: A, D, E

2. The nurse emphasizes that the relatively new theory that correlates restricted caloric i ntake
to slowi ng of the agi ng process would probably exte nd the life spa n of the perso n, provided
that the perso n . (Select all that apply.)
a. co nsiste ntly eats high- nutrie nt, low-calorie foods
b. mai ntai ns a regular exercise program co nsumes 2000–3000 mL of fluid a day
c. supports the diet with adequate fat-soluble vitami ns




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