THE AGING ADULT FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
ART Q & HGHLIGHTED ANSWERS
1.According to the free radical theory of aging, what substance is affected by aging
and causes damage?
A) carbohydrates
B) proteins
C) water
D) lipids
2.Which aging theory describes a chemical reaction that produces damage to the DNA
and cell death?
A) genetic theory
B) immunity theory
C) cross-linkage theory
D) free radical theory
3.According to Erikson, the middle adult is in a period of generativity versus
stagnation. What happens if developmental tasks are not achieved?
A) physical changes are denied
B) health needs become a major concern
C) motivation to learn is decreased
D) awareness of own mortality increases
4.A middle adult requests visits by the hospital chaplain and reads the Bible each day while
hospitalized for treatment of heart problems. What is the individual illustrating?
, THE AGING ADULT FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
ART Q & HGHLIGHTED ANSWERS
A) midlife transition
B) support of the rights of others
C) fear for the future
D) trust in spiritual strength
5. Which of the following are physical changes that occur in middle adulthood? Select all
that apply.
A) Body fat is redistributed.
B) The skin is more elastic.
C) Cardiac output begins to increase.
D) Muscle mass gradually decreases.
E) There is a loss of calcium from bones.
F) Hormone production increases.
6. According to Havighurst, which of the following are developmental tasks of
middle adulthood?
A) Accept and adjust to physical changes.
B) Maintain a satisfactory occupation.
ART Q & HGHLIGHTED ANSWERS
1.According to the free radical theory of aging, what substance is affected by aging
and causes damage?
A) carbohydrates
B) proteins
C) water
D) lipids
2.Which aging theory describes a chemical reaction that produces damage to the DNA
and cell death?
A) genetic theory
B) immunity theory
C) cross-linkage theory
D) free radical theory
3.According to Erikson, the middle adult is in a period of generativity versus
stagnation. What happens if developmental tasks are not achieved?
A) physical changes are denied
B) health needs become a major concern
C) motivation to learn is decreased
D) awareness of own mortality increases
4.A middle adult requests visits by the hospital chaplain and reads the Bible each day while
hospitalized for treatment of heart problems. What is the individual illustrating?
, THE AGING ADULT FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
ART Q & HGHLIGHTED ANSWERS
A) midlife transition
B) support of the rights of others
C) fear for the future
D) trust in spiritual strength
5. Which of the following are physical changes that occur in middle adulthood? Select all
that apply.
A) Body fat is redistributed.
B) The skin is more elastic.
C) Cardiac output begins to increase.
D) Muscle mass gradually decreases.
E) There is a loss of calcium from bones.
F) Hormone production increases.
6. According to Havighurst, which of the following are developmental tasks of
middle adulthood?
A) Accept and adjust to physical changes.
B) Maintain a satisfactory occupation.
