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BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING 7TH EDITION WILLIAMS TEST
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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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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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10. The nurse would recognize successful aging according to Jung’s theory when a long-term care
facility resident demonstrates which of the following behaviors?
a. The resident takes special care to dress for dinner in a manner that pleases his tablemates.
b. The resident asks permission to sit on the patio with other residents.
c. The resident asks persons in his hall if his television is bothering them.
d. The resident wears a large cowboy hat at all times because he likes it.


ANS: D

11. How zwould zan zelderly zfemale zbe zmost zlikely zto zreduce zthe zamount zof zthe zfree zradical
zlipofuscin?
a. Avoid zanimal zfat
b. Take zantioxidants zdaily
c. Build zmuscle zmass
d. Perform zoutdoor zexercise zthree ztimes zweekly


ANS: zB

12. A zrecently zwidowed zwoman zmoved zto zan zassisted zliving zcommunity zbecause zof zher
zhypertension zandzjoined za zgroup zto zlearn zhow zto zdo zwater zcolor zpainting zwith zother zwomen
zher zage. zWhich ztheory zof zaging zdoes zthe znurse zassess zthe zpatient zto zbe zfollowing? za. zJung
b. Havighurst
c. Erikson
d. Newman


ANS: zB

MULTIPLE zRESPONSE

1. What zage-related zillnesses zare zthought zto zcause zthe zaccumulation zof zfree zradicals?
z(Select zallzthat zapply.)
a. Arthritis
b. Colon zcancer
c. Osteoporosis
d. Diabetes
e. Atherosclerosis


ANS: zA, zD, zE

2. The znurse zemphasizes zthat zthe zrelatively znew ztheory zthat zcorrelates zrestricted zcaloric
zintakezto zslowing zof zthe zaging zprocess zwould zprobably zextend zthe zlife zspan zof zthe
zperson, zprovided zthat zthe zperson . z(Select zall zthat zapply.)
a. consistently zeats zhigh-nutrient, zlow-calorie zfoods
b. maintains za zregular zexercise zprogram z consumes z2000–3000 zmL zof zfluid za zday
c. supports zthe zdiet zwith zadequate zfat-soluble zvitamins




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