Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
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Chapter 4- Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | A 77-year-old man was put on broad-spectrum antibiotics when he was hospitalized for sepsis. He has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and a recurring problem with pneumonia. Which of the following theories best explains why he has had these concerns? | |
| A) | Apoptosis theory | |
| B) | Neuroendocrine theory | |
| C) | Immunity theory | |
| D) | Genetic theory | |
| 2. | Until recently, a 77-year-old woman lived alone in her own home. Her younger sister assisted her with grocery shopping, and they would occasionally have lunch together. Recently, the woman fell on some ice and fractured her ankle. Her orthopedic surgeon and her case manager have obtained for her a short-term placement in a long-term care facility for rehabilitation physical therapy. After the patient’s physical therapy is finished and her ankle is healed, the patient tells her nurse that she wants to stay at the facility; she is very happy living there and likes the social interaction that she experiences there. Which of the following theories of aging best describes the status of this patient? | |
| A) | Activity theory | |
| B) | Person–environment fit theory | |
| C) | Life-course theory | |
| D) | Theory of thriving | |
| 3. | Which of the following statements best explains the relevance of psychological theories for gerontological nursing? | |
| A) | Human needs theory allows the nurse to determine priorities of nursing care for older adults. | |
| B) | Life-span development theories support the belief that it may be difficult to initiate behavioral changes in older adults. | |
| C) | Psychological theories explain why nurses should focus their discussion more on the present than on the past when talking with older adults. | |
| D) | Psychological theories explain why reminiscence groups may not be beneficial for older adults. | |
| 4. | A 55-year-old adult female patient recently learned she has type 2 diabetes. She does water aerobics three times a week, has completed a diabetes education class, and does blood glucose monitoring herself. Her blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c have improved and she has lost weight. Which of the following statements best describes this patient’s actions? | |
| A) | Age stratification theory | |
| B) | Life-course development | |
| C) | Compression of morbidity | |
| D) | Longevity and senescence theory | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | D |
| 3. | A |
| 4. | C |
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