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Chapter 2
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1A theory differs from a fact in that a theory
- Aproves how different influences affect a particular phenomenon
- Battempts to explain and give some logical order to observations
- Cis a collection of facts about a particular phenomenon
- Dshows a relationship among facts about a particular phenomenon
2The biological theory of aging uses a genetic perspective and suggests that aging is a programmed process in which:
- Aeach person will age exactly like those in the previous generation
- Ba “biological clock” ticks off a predetermined number of cell divisions
- Cgenetic traits can overcome environmental influences
- Dage-related physical changes are controlled only by genetic factors
3The Gene Theory of aging proposes that
- Athe presence of a “master gene” prolongs youth
- Bgenes interact with each other to resist aging
- Cspecific genes target specific body systems to initiate system deterioration
- Dthe activation of harmful genes initiates the aging process.
4The theory that identifies an unstable molecule as the causative factor in aging is the _____ theory.
- Afree radical
- Bmolecular
- Cneuroendocrine
- Dcross link
5The nurse assesses that the patient who uses good health maintenance practices believes in the aging theory known as the _____ theory.
- Awear and tear
- Bfree radical
- Cneuroendocrine
- Dmolecular
6The nurse describes the neuroendocrine theory of aging as a complex process of
- Arelating thyroid function to age-related changes
- Bthe effects of adrenal corticosteroids, which inhibit the aging process
- Cstimulation and/or inhibition of the hypothalamus, causing age-related changes
- Dadrenal medulla inhibition of epinephrine, causing age-related changes
7The nurse explains that psychosocial theories differ from biologic theories in that psychosocial theories
- Afocus on methods to delay the aging process
- Bare directed at decreasing depression in the older adult
- Care organized to enhance the perception of aging
- Dattempt to explain responses to the aging process.
8The major objection to the disengagement theory is that the theory:
- Ajustifies ageism
- Baddresses the diversity of older adults
- Cdoes not clarify the aging process
- Ddiminishes the self-esteem of the older adult
9The 80-year-old who teaches Sunday school every week and delivers food for Meals on Wheels is following _____ theory.
- ANewman's developmental
- BThe life course
- Cthe activity
- Dthe disengagement
10The nurse would recognize successful aging according to Jung’s theory when the nurse notes that a resident at a long-term care facility
- Atakes special care to dress for dinner in a manner that pleases his tablemates.
- Basks permission to sit on the patio with other residents.
- Casks persons in his hall if his television is bothering them
- Dwears a large cowboy hat at all times because he likes it.
11The older adult female patient is positive that the free radical lipofuscin can be counteracted by:
- Aavoiding animal fat.
- Buse of antioxidants.
- Cbuilding up muscle mass
- Doutdoor exercise.
12A recently widowed woman moved to an assisted living community because of her hypertension and joined a group to learn how to do water color painting with other women her age. The nurse assesses that the patient is following the aging theory of:
- AJung
- BHavighurst
- CErikson
- DNewmon
13The nurse’s list of age-related illnesses thought to cause the accumulation of free radicals includes __________. (Select all that apply.)
- AArthritis
- BColon Cancer
- COsteoporosis
- DDiabetes
- EAtherosclerosis
14The nurse emphasizes that the relatively new theory that correlates restricted caloric intake to slowing of the aging process would probably extend the life span of the person, provided that the person __________. (Select all that apply.)
- Aconsistently eats high-nutrient, low-calorie foods
- Bmaintains a regular exercise program
- Cconsumes 2000 to 3000 mL of fluid a day
- Dsupports the diet with adequate fat-soluble vitamins
- Eeats only organically grown foods
15The nurse points out that the positive outcomes from a “life review,” according to Erikson, would include __________. (Select all that apply.)
- Awisdom and integrated self-image
- Bcomparing self with others
- Cunderstanding self and relationships
- Dseeking another’s opinion of his or her achievement
- Eacceptance of self
16When a patient asks what can be done to neutralize the free radicals in his system, the nurse responds that antioxidant therapy is thought to inhibit free radicals. Antioxidants include __________. (Select all that apply.)
- AFruits
- BVegetables
- COrgan Meat
- DFolic Acid
- EVitamin D
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