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A nurse demonstrates understanding of the continuity theory when the nurse provides which of the following advice to an older client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. It is important to think about the activi-ties that have been most satisfying for you throughout your adult life and make a plan to continue them
  b. Since you enjoyed teaching young chil-dren so much, perhaps you would enjoy volunteering in the day care center
  c. It is important to save enough money so that you will have an adequate income during retirement
  d. It is important to maintain an active life-style as you age
  e. As you get older it is natural to slowly disengage oneself from many activities

Question 2

The nurse shows an understanding of the error group of aging theories when stating: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Aging occurs differently for the various ethnic groups.
  b. Our genetic makeup is responsible for how we are affected by age.
  c. Aging is a result of mistakes in our RNA and DNA metabolism.
  d. The free radical theory is an example of an error theory.
  e. Aging effects are really random and un-predictable.

Question 3

The nurse preparing wellness information for older adult clients is promoting interventions con-sistent with the concepts of the biological theories of aging when suggesting that they: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. use moisturizers daily to minimize dry skin.
  b. discuss the use of antacids to control heartburn with their health care provider.
  c. stay active by interacting with family and friends regularly.
  d. practice stress reduction techniques on a regular basis.
  e. consider getting a yearly influenza vac-cination.

Question 4

A nurse plans programs for older adults in a senior center. She organizes a series of exercise pro-grams. She sets one up for clients ages 65-74, one for clients 74-85, and one for clients over age 85. The nurse is utilizing which theory of aging?
 
  a. Gerotranscendence
  b. Activity theory
  c. Age-stratification theory
  d. Continuity theory

Question 5

A married couple retired to a life care community after the husband had heart surgery. The wife has always been physically and socially active and joined an aerobic class, knitting groups, and a book club shortly after moving to the community.
 
  She walks on a daily basis and swims twice a week. Her husband spends his days reading and watching television. He was never a social person and enjoys being by himself. Which of the so-ciological theories of aging best describes the couple?
  a. Role theory
  b. Disengagement theory
  c. Continuity theory
  d. Personality theory

Question 6

A community health nurse provides an annual flu prevention workshop at a local senior center.
 
  The activities include a lecture on preventing infections, which includes hand washing and limit-ing exposure to individuals who are ill, as well as an influenza immunization clinic. The nurse is basing her activities on what theory of aging?
  a. Wear and tear
  b. Oxidative stress
  c. Autoimmune
  d. Free radical

Question 7

A 66-year-old retired professional basketball player is admitted to the hospital for a total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis.
 
  In preparing preoperative teaching for this patient, the nurse includes which theory of aging to help him understand how the disease has progressed?
  a. Free radical theory
  b. Wear-and-tear theory
  c. Gene theory
  d. Cross-link theory

Question 8

The nurse implements the concepts of the activity theory of aging when instructing the older cli-ent with osteoarthritis to:
 
  a. continue her daily walking routine.
  b. curtail further increases in physical activi-ty.
  c. document preferred end-of-life interven-tions.
  d. avoid exposing herself to crowds.

Question 9

The family member of a patient asks if vitamin C will prevent aging. In formulating an appropri-ate response, the nurse considers the:
 
  a. free radical theory.
  b. autoimmune theory.
  c. wear-and-tear theory.
  d. continuity theory.

Question 10

Which of the following factors contribute to poor outcomes for older adults during transitions of care? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Inability to read and understand discharge instructions
  b. Inadequate financial resources to purchase medications
  c. Lack of desire to comply with discharge instructions
  d. Improved medication reconciliation during hospitalization
  e. High levels of nurse-patient engagement
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