NUR 242 Med/Surg
Exam Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Answers.
Updated 2026
Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood - Ans✔✔-65 - 74 young old
75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
100 and older elite old
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults - Ans✔✔-Yearly flu
vaccine
pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine
tetanus and booster every 10 years
wear seat belts
alcohol in moderation
avoid smoking
smoke detectors
prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs
,medications as prescribed
avoid OTC medications unless primary care phyisican directs
Yearly physicial
regular exercise
socialization
reminisce
Common health Issues and Concerns older adults - Ans✔✔-Decreased
nutrition and hydration
Decreased mobility
Stress and loss
Accidents - falls most common/MVA
Drug use and misuse
Mental health/cognition problems (including substance abuse)
Elder neglect and abuse
GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex Syndrome - Ans✔✔-Under nutrition
Impaired mobility
Depression
Cognitive impairment
Depression older adults - Ans✔✔-Most common mental health/behavioral
health problem among older adults.
Use Geriatric Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
, Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
Dementia older adults - Ans✔✔-slowly progresses
generally chronic
intellectual impairment
Most common Alzheimer's
Multi-infarct dementia, the second most common resulting from a vascular
disorder
Delirium older adults - Ans✔✔-Acute and fluctuating onset
results from an unfamiliar place
Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized thinking, and altered level of
consciousness
Nurse's role in Rehab - Ans✔✔-Advocate for the patient and family
Create therapeutic rehab milieu
provide whole person patient-centered care
Collaborate with healthcare team for patient outcome and develop care plan
Communicate with effectively with all members of the health care team,
patient and family
Evaluate effectiveness of plan of care for the patient and family
Use Braden scale - skin break down risk
Safe Patient Handing and Mobility (SPHM) - Ans✔✔--Maintain a wide, stable
base with your feet
Exam Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Answers.
Updated 2026
Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood - Ans✔✔-65 - 74 young old
75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
100 and older elite old
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults - Ans✔✔-Yearly flu
vaccine
pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine
tetanus and booster every 10 years
wear seat belts
alcohol in moderation
avoid smoking
smoke detectors
prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs
,medications as prescribed
avoid OTC medications unless primary care phyisican directs
Yearly physicial
regular exercise
socialization
reminisce
Common health Issues and Concerns older adults - Ans✔✔-Decreased
nutrition and hydration
Decreased mobility
Stress and loss
Accidents - falls most common/MVA
Drug use and misuse
Mental health/cognition problems (including substance abuse)
Elder neglect and abuse
GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex Syndrome - Ans✔✔-Under nutrition
Impaired mobility
Depression
Cognitive impairment
Depression older adults - Ans✔✔-Most common mental health/behavioral
health problem among older adults.
Use Geriatric Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
, Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
Dementia older adults - Ans✔✔-slowly progresses
generally chronic
intellectual impairment
Most common Alzheimer's
Multi-infarct dementia, the second most common resulting from a vascular
disorder
Delirium older adults - Ans✔✔-Acute and fluctuating onset
results from an unfamiliar place
Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized thinking, and altered level of
consciousness
Nurse's role in Rehab - Ans✔✔-Advocate for the patient and family
Create therapeutic rehab milieu
provide whole person patient-centered care
Collaborate with healthcare team for patient outcome and develop care plan
Communicate with effectively with all members of the health care team,
patient and family
Evaluate effectiveness of plan of care for the patient and family
Use Braden scale - skin break down risk
Safe Patient Handing and Mobility (SPHM) - Ans✔✔--Maintain a wide, stable
base with your feet
