HEALTHY AGING 10TH EDITION QUESTIONS
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ANSWERS 2025
A nursing student is preparing a presentation on the wellness-based model for healthy aging. Which
of the following concepts should the student include in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)
Healthy aging is individually defined and can change over time.
There are many strategies to promote healthy aging that are believed to be helpful but do not
have empirical evidence to support them.
Healthy aging cannot be achieved by only focusing on later life. It is a lifelong process.
The nurse aware that "inflamm-aging" most likely explains why the older population is at risk for
autoimmune disorder will encourage which common strategy to appropriate clients?
Using supplemental antioxidants
The family member of a patient asks if vitamin C will prevent aging. In formulating an appropriate
response, the nurse considers which associated theory?
Free radical
The nurse implements the concepts of the activity theory of aging when instructing the older client
with osteoarthritis to engage in which activity?
Continuing a daily walking routine
A community health nurse provides an annual flu prevention workshop at a local senior center that
includes a lecture stressing hand washing and limiting exposure to individuals who are ill, as well as an
influenza immunization clinic. The nurse is basing these activities on what component of aging?
Inflamm-aging
A 66-year-old retired professional basketball player diagnosed with osteoarthritis is admitted to the
hospital for a total knee replacement.. In discussing discharge planning for this patient, the nurse
stresses the importance of early and ongoing exercise postoperatively based on which theory?
Activity theory
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 sociological theories of aging best describes the couple?
, Continuity theory
When a nurse planning programs for older adults in a senior center asks a retired teacher to lead an
art class and a retired nurse to assist with a health fair which theory of aging is the nurse utilizing?
Role theory
The nurse shows an understanding of how telomeres relate to aging and longevity when making what
statement? (Select all that apply.)
"Cigarette smoking affects longevity by accelerating telomere shortening."
"Telomere shortening due to obesity can reduce life expectancy by more than 8 years."
"Excessive emotional stress reduces antioxidant levels resulting in shorter telomeres which
reduces longevity."
"Shorter telomeres increase vulnerability to early-onset of age-related health problems."
The nurse preparing wellness information for older adult clients is promoting interventions consistent
with healthy biological aging when suggesting what activity? (Select all that apply.)
Using moisturizers daily to minimize dry skin.
Practicing stress reduction techniques on a regular basis.
Getting a yearly influenza vaccination.
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.)
"It is important to think about the activities that have been most satisfying for you throughout
your adult life and make a plan to continue them."
"Since you enjoyed teaching young children so much, perhaps you would enjoy volunteering in
the day care center."
Which statements are supported by the gerotranscendence theory? (Select all that apply.
Older adults withdraw from society in order to give the individual an opportunity for self-
reflection and self-exploration.
Time and superficial relationships become less important.
Material possessions have less meaning.
A paper on culture and illness would be likely to include which statement?
Ethnicity involves recognized traditions, symbols, and literature.
What is the best definition of Ethnocentrism?
A belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another.
Regarding health care disparities, which statement is true concerning older female population?
They experience increased risk factors for vulnerability if they are homosexual.
An older female patient tells a nurse the following: "In my culture, women are the silent partner in
the family. Men make all of the decisions. However, when we came to the United States, all that
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+|VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025
A nursing student is preparing a presentation on the wellness-based model for healthy aging. Which
of the following concepts should the student include in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)
Healthy aging is individually defined and can change over time.
There are many strategies to promote healthy aging that are believed to be helpful but do not
have empirical evidence to support them.
Healthy aging cannot be achieved by only focusing on later life. It is a lifelong process.
The nurse aware that "inflamm-aging" most likely explains why the older population is at risk for
autoimmune disorder will encourage which common strategy to appropriate clients?
Using supplemental antioxidants
The family member of a patient asks if vitamin C will prevent aging. In formulating an appropriate
response, the nurse considers which associated theory?
Free radical
The nurse implements the concepts of the activity theory of aging when instructing the older client
with osteoarthritis to engage in which activity?
Continuing a daily walking routine
A community health nurse provides an annual flu prevention workshop at a local senior center that
includes a lecture stressing hand washing and limiting exposure to individuals who are ill, as well as an
influenza immunization clinic. The nurse is basing these activities on what component of aging?
Inflamm-aging
A 66-year-old retired professional basketball player diagnosed with osteoarthritis is admitted to the
hospital for a total knee replacement.. In discussing discharge planning for this patient, the nurse
stresses the importance of early and ongoing exercise postoperatively based on which theory?
Activity theory
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 sociological theories of aging best describes the couple?
, Continuity theory
When a nurse planning programs for older adults in a senior center asks a retired teacher to lead an
art class and a retired nurse to assist with a health fair which theory of aging is the nurse utilizing?
Role theory
The nurse shows an understanding of how telomeres relate to aging and longevity when making what
statement? (Select all that apply.)
"Cigarette smoking affects longevity by accelerating telomere shortening."
"Telomere shortening due to obesity can reduce life expectancy by more than 8 years."
"Excessive emotional stress reduces antioxidant levels resulting in shorter telomeres which
reduces longevity."
"Shorter telomeres increase vulnerability to early-onset of age-related health problems."
The nurse preparing wellness information for older adult clients is promoting interventions consistent
with healthy biological aging when suggesting what activity? (Select all that apply.)
Using moisturizers daily to minimize dry skin.
Practicing stress reduction techniques on a regular basis.
Getting a yearly influenza vaccination.
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.)
"It is important to think about the activities that have been most satisfying for you throughout
your adult life and make a plan to continue them."
"Since you enjoyed teaching young children so much, perhaps you would enjoy volunteering in
the day care center."
Which statements are supported by the gerotranscendence theory? (Select all that apply.
Older adults withdraw from society in order to give the individual an opportunity for self-
reflection and self-exploration.
Time and superficial relationships become less important.
Material possessions have less meaning.
A paper on culture and illness would be likely to include which statement?
Ethnicity involves recognized traditions, symbols, and literature.
What is the best definition of Ethnocentrism?
A belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another.
Regarding health care disparities, which statement is true concerning older female population?
They experience increased risk factors for vulnerability if they are homosexual.
An older female patient tells a nurse the following: "In my culture, women are the silent partner in
the family. Men make all of the decisions. However, when we came to the United States, all that
