Basic Geriatric Nursing 5th Edition by Gloria Hoffman Wold
Basic Geriatric Nursing 5th Edition by Gloria Hoffman Wold
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Chapter 02: Theories of Aging
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | proves how different influences affect a particular phenomenon. |
| b. | attempts to explain and give some logical order to observations. |
| c. | is a collection of facts about a particular phenomenon. |
| d. | shows a relationship among facts about a particular phenomenon. |
ANS: B
A theory is an unproven concept that attempts to explain and give some logical order to observations. For a theory to become a fact, there must be reproducible evidence.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 28 OBJ: 1
TOP: Fact vs. Theory KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | each person will age exactly like those in the previous generation. |
| b. | a “biological clock” ticks off a predetermined number of cell divisions. |
| c. | genetic traits can overcome environmental influences. |
| d. | age-related physical changes are controlled only by genetic factors. |
ANS: B
The biological theory of programmed process suggests that there is a “biologic clock” set with a predetermined number of cell divisions that will occur before the introduction of the aging process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 28 OBJ: 2
TOP: Biological Theory KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| 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 harmful genes initiates the aging process. |
ANS: D
The Gene Theory suggests that there is an activation of harmful genes that initiate the aging process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 28 OBJ: 2
TOP: Gene Theory KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | free radical |
| b. | molecular |
| c. | neuroendocrine |
| d. | crosslink |
ANS: A
The free radical theory identifies free radicals—unstable molecules—that will cause aging after accumulation in the body.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 29 OBJ: 2
TOP: Free Radical Theory KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | wear-and-tear |
| b. | free radical |
| c. | neuroendocrine |
| d. | molecular |
ANS: A
The wear-and-tear theory suggests that health maintenance practices will prevent wear and tear on the cells of the body and will delay the aging process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 29 OBJ: 2
TOP: Wear-and-Tear Theory KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
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