CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS
HOLISTICALLY 7TH EDITION
DAHLKEMPER FINAL PAPER 2026 TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ When caring for BLANK adults, it is imperative to avoid making
assumptions based on age-related myths. Also keep in mind that the term
"elderly" may now be considered offensive because it has underlying
tones of weakness, fragility, or mental incompetence. Persons in later
adulthood are as unique and individual as any other person and should
be assessed holistically. As patient advocates, nurses must analyze each
person's physical and mental capabilities to support them in living to
their fullest potential.
A. young adults
B. Older adults
C. adolescents. Answer: older adults
⩥ The "BLANK" are individuals aged 65 to 74 years. This group of
adults start to experience some of the physiological changes that are
brought on by the aging process, although depending on lifestyle choices
and heredity, some may have experienced a gradual decline in physical
health in the preceding decades. Common conditions seen in BLANK
individuals include elevations in blood pressure, higher cholesterol
,levels, and the onset of type 2 diabetes. Particularly in Western cultures,
these conditions are prevalent because of sedentary lifestyles and the
consumption of diets that are low in fiber and high in fat and animal
proteins. Although the BLANK may experience some changes in health,
it is not uncommon to find them still working in the public or private
sector, volunteering, and maintaining a social network of friends. Those
who have decided to retire from employment must deal with the
adjustment to their change in. Answer: A. young-old
⩥ The "BLANK" are individuals aged 75 to 84 years. This group of
adults tend to be retired from working and may experience the losses of
spouses, family members, and friends to death. These situations
contribute to increased stress and may contribute to the development of
depression. Physical changes are more apparent and often require that
people refrain from doing things that formerly brought them pleasure,
such as gardening, hobbies, and traveling. Although it is important to
assess for depression in any patient, it is of particular importance to
recognize that these individuals may be at higher risk for the
development of a psychosocial disorder because of the implications of
physical and psychosocial changes that affect their lives at this time.
A. "young-old"
B. "middle-old"
C. "old-old". Answer: B. "middle-old"
⩥ The "BLANK" are those who are 85 years and older. This group of
adults often experience a significant decline in their health status,
leaving them with the need for regular, and sometimes around-the-clock,
,assistance. According to the Congressional Budget Office, more than
two-thirds of older adults ages 85 years and older report functional
limitations. The manner in which these needs are met is often
determined by the person's culture. In Eastern cultures, older citizens are
valued, and the BLANK usually reside with family members. This
family dynamic is carried forward because the younger generation in
that home experiences this attitude toward caring for older adults. In
Western cultures, many times younger family members are working in
addition to raising their own children, so it is more common for the
BLANK to live in long-term care or assisted-living facilities. In Western
civilization, when middle-aged indivi. Answer: C. "old-old"
⩥ BLANK are 100 years of age or older. According to the 2020 U.S.
Census, there are more than 90,000 Americans older than 100 years of
age. This is up from slightly over 50,000 in 2010. Of those older than
age 100 years, 80% are female. Again, this is testimony to better medical
management of chronic conditions.
A. "young-old"
B. Centenarians
C. "old-old". Answer: B. Centenarians
⩥ This practice of discrimination and prejudice against older adults is
referred to as BLANK. The practice of BLANK contributes to
stereotyping, unequal treatment in the workforce, and denial of health
care.
, A. ageism
B. racism
C. discrimination. Answer: A. ageism
⩥ If you are working with another nurse who states, "All old people are
the same—cranky and needy," That is an example of
A. ageism
B. racism
C. discrimination. Answer: A. ageism
⩥ During BLANK age , the physical changes revolve around
maintaining homeostasis for optimal functioning. As a patient ages
beyond 65 years, the physical changes begin to shift toward a decline in
performance. The specific types of changes and the degree of change are
often related to genetics, lifestyle choices, and the effects of chronic
illness. For those reasons, some individuals will experience more health
problems with aging than others.
A. "young-old"
B. "middle-old"
C. "old-old". Answer: B. "middle-old"
⩥ As people age, they are somewhat slower to respond to information
supplied by both the BLANK system and the sensory system. Reflexes
HOLISTICALLY 7TH EDITION
DAHLKEMPER FINAL PAPER 2026 TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ When caring for BLANK adults, it is imperative to avoid making
assumptions based on age-related myths. Also keep in mind that the term
"elderly" may now be considered offensive because it has underlying
tones of weakness, fragility, or mental incompetence. Persons in later
adulthood are as unique and individual as any other person and should
be assessed holistically. As patient advocates, nurses must analyze each
person's physical and mental capabilities to support them in living to
their fullest potential.
A. young adults
B. Older adults
C. adolescents. Answer: older adults
⩥ The "BLANK" are individuals aged 65 to 74 years. This group of
adults start to experience some of the physiological changes that are
brought on by the aging process, although depending on lifestyle choices
and heredity, some may have experienced a gradual decline in physical
health in the preceding decades. Common conditions seen in BLANK
individuals include elevations in blood pressure, higher cholesterol
,levels, and the onset of type 2 diabetes. Particularly in Western cultures,
these conditions are prevalent because of sedentary lifestyles and the
consumption of diets that are low in fiber and high in fat and animal
proteins. Although the BLANK may experience some changes in health,
it is not uncommon to find them still working in the public or private
sector, volunteering, and maintaining a social network of friends. Those
who have decided to retire from employment must deal with the
adjustment to their change in. Answer: A. young-old
⩥ The "BLANK" are individuals aged 75 to 84 years. This group of
adults tend to be retired from working and may experience the losses of
spouses, family members, and friends to death. These situations
contribute to increased stress and may contribute to the development of
depression. Physical changes are more apparent and often require that
people refrain from doing things that formerly brought them pleasure,
such as gardening, hobbies, and traveling. Although it is important to
assess for depression in any patient, it is of particular importance to
recognize that these individuals may be at higher risk for the
development of a psychosocial disorder because of the implications of
physical and psychosocial changes that affect their lives at this time.
A. "young-old"
B. "middle-old"
C. "old-old". Answer: B. "middle-old"
⩥ The "BLANK" are those who are 85 years and older. This group of
adults often experience a significant decline in their health status,
leaving them with the need for regular, and sometimes around-the-clock,
,assistance. According to the Congressional Budget Office, more than
two-thirds of older adults ages 85 years and older report functional
limitations. The manner in which these needs are met is often
determined by the person's culture. In Eastern cultures, older citizens are
valued, and the BLANK usually reside with family members. This
family dynamic is carried forward because the younger generation in
that home experiences this attitude toward caring for older adults. In
Western cultures, many times younger family members are working in
addition to raising their own children, so it is more common for the
BLANK to live in long-term care or assisted-living facilities. In Western
civilization, when middle-aged indivi. Answer: C. "old-old"
⩥ BLANK are 100 years of age or older. According to the 2020 U.S.
Census, there are more than 90,000 Americans older than 100 years of
age. This is up from slightly over 50,000 in 2010. Of those older than
age 100 years, 80% are female. Again, this is testimony to better medical
management of chronic conditions.
A. "young-old"
B. Centenarians
C. "old-old". Answer: B. Centenarians
⩥ This practice of discrimination and prejudice against older adults is
referred to as BLANK. The practice of BLANK contributes to
stereotyping, unequal treatment in the workforce, and denial of health
care.
, A. ageism
B. racism
C. discrimination. Answer: A. ageism
⩥ If you are working with another nurse who states, "All old people are
the same—cranky and needy," That is an example of
A. ageism
B. racism
C. discrimination. Answer: A. ageism
⩥ During BLANK age , the physical changes revolve around
maintaining homeostasis for optimal functioning. As a patient ages
beyond 65 years, the physical changes begin to shift toward a decline in
performance. The specific types of changes and the degree of change are
often related to genetics, lifestyle choices, and the effects of chronic
illness. For those reasons, some individuals will experience more health
problems with aging than others.
A. "young-old"
B. "middle-old"
C. "old-old". Answer: B. "middle-old"
⩥ As people age, they are somewhat slower to respond to information
supplied by both the BLANK system and the sensory system. Reflexes
