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 Stuvia.com - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material DDoowwnnloloaaddeeddbby:y:pPasAinSgSgGraRdAeDsE| Scli|nctolintwoanmwanlwjal9a644@@ggmmaail.icl.ocomm Distribution of this document is illegal 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