Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition

Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition

 

Chapter 02: Theories of Aging Study Guide

Vocabulary Review

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct key term to complete each sentence.

 

1.                                          therapy is a proposed method of neutralizing free radicals, which may contribute to aging and disease processes.
2.                                          theories of aging attempt to explain the physical changes of aging.
3.                                                                                     are unstable molecules produced by the body during the normal processes of respiration and metabolism or following exposure to radiation and pollution.
4. The premise of the                                        theory is that there is an increase in autoimmune diseases and allergies with aging, because of changes in the immune system.
5. The disengagement theory and the activity theory are the two examples of

                                           theory.

1. There is no single unified rationale for why we age or why different people live for different lengths of time,but                                                 help to explain and give some logical order to our observations.

 

Short Answer

Directions: Use your own words and write brief answers in the spaces provided.

 

1. In your own words, explain why theories of aging are important to nursing practice.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Identify one of the biologic theories of aging that you would like to know more about and describe why that theory appeals to you.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of antioxidant therapy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Discuss some of the limitations of hormone therapy.

 

 

 

 

 

1. A 53-year-old woman (5′2″ and 120 pounds) tells you that she has decided to follow a calorie-restricted diet to improve longevity. What could you tell her?

 

 

 

 

 

1. Discuss two or three reasons that may contribute to the older adult’s personal decision to try nutritional supplements.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Identify the main points of Newman’s theory of aging.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Identify the main points of Havighurst’s theory of aging.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Based on your observations of an older adult whom you know or have cared for during a clinical experience, give an example of how that older adult is achieving (of failing) the developmental task of integrity versus despair.

 

 

 

 

 

Review for the NCLEX^Ò Examination

Directions: Select the best answer(s) for each question.

 

1. The nurse is doing patient teaching for a 50-year-old woman. Based on the application of the

programmed theory of aging, which brochure is the nurse most likely to offer the patient?

 

1. “Perimenopause and Menopause: Most Frequently Asked Questions”
2. “Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks of Antioxidant Supplements?”
3. “Exercise, Food, Sleep, and Fun: Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Older Adults”
4. “Healthy Nutrition Is More Than Just Counting Calories and Losing Weight”

 

17. Two nursing students are exhausted after studying about the biologic theories of aging. They decide to have some fun and perform an action that is based on the rate of living theory. Which action do they perform?

1. Go for a leisurely walk in the sunshine
2. Hold their breath for as long as theycan
3. Share an apple and an orange
4. Give each other a facial and then use anti-aging cream

 

18. According to the disengagement theory, what is the nurse most likely to observe while assessing an older adult?

1. Dryness of the skin with wrinkles and loss of elasticity
2. Decreased muscle mass and increased body fat
3. Decreased interest and involvement in social interactions
4. Adjustment to retirement and loss ofincome

 

19. The nurse is designing a group activity for a group of older women who have mild loss of self-esteem and a reluctance to socialize. None have serious cognitive or physical impairments. Based on the activity theory, which activity will the nurse suggest?

1. A weekly knitting group to make hats for premature infants
2. A daily game of unfolding and refolding a stack of towels
3. A weekly activity to sort buttons into different color groups
4. A daily group discussion about local politics

 

20. According to Jung’s theory, which statement by an older adult indicates successful aging?

1. “I have a strong belief that there is life after death. So I am not afraid of dying.”
2. “I never experienced travel around the world, but I traveled in my imagination.”
3. “I lost my wife several years ago; I still miss her, but I focus on the good memories.”
4. “Well, when I look back at my life, I am happy to say that I did it my way.”