TEST BANK EBERSOLE AND HESS GERONTOLOGICAL
NURSING AND HEALTH AGING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (verified answers) Q & A
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1. Which best defines gerontological nursing?
A. Nursing care of critically ill adults
B. Nursing care focused only on end-of-life patients
C. Nursing care of older adults promoting optimal aging
D. Nursing care in pediatric populations
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gerontological nursing focuses on promoting health, independence,
and quality of life in older adults.
2. The term “aging” primarily refers to:
A. Disease progression in older adults
B. Time-related biological, psychological, and social changes
C. Retirement from active employment
D. Cognitive decline only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aging includes biological, psychological, and social changes over time.
3. Primary aging refers to:
A. Disease-related aging changes
B. Normal, inevitable aging processes
,C. Aging caused by lifestyle
D. Aging due to environmental exposure only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Primary aging is natural and universal, not caused by disease or
environment.
4. Secondary aging is best described as:
A. Normal aging changes
B. Aging due to disease and lifestyle factors
C. Genetic aging only
D. Psychological aging only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary aging results from disease, lifestyle, and environmental
factors.
5. Which theory of aging focuses on genetic programming?
A. Wear-and-tear theory
B. Free radical theory
C. Genetic clock theory
D. Disengagement theory
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Genetic clock theory suggests aging is genetically predetermined.
6. The “wear-and-tear” theory suggests aging results from:
A. Genetic mutations only
B. Accumulated damage over time
C. Hormonal imbalance only
D. Social isolation
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The body deteriorates due to continuous use and damage.
7. Which is a psychosocial theory of aging?
A. Free radical theory
B. Activity theory
C. Genetic theory
D. Cross-linking theory
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activity theory emphasizes engagement in activities for successful
aging.
8. According to disengagement theory, aging involves:
A. Increased social participation
B. Gradual withdrawal from society
C. Increased productivity
D. Physical growth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disengagement theory suggests older adults naturally withdraw from
social roles.
9. Successful aging includes all EXCEPT:
A. Physical decline prevention
B. Active engagement
C. High disease burden
D. Cognitive function maintenance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Successful aging minimizes disease burden while maintaining function.
, 10. The fastest growing population group worldwide is:
A. Children under 5
B. Adolescents
C. Older adults (65+)
D. Young adults
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Global aging trends show rapid increase in the older adult population.
11. The “old-old” category generally refers to individuals aged:
A. 50–59
B. 60–64
C. 75–84
D. 85 and above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The “old-old” are typically 85+ years.
12. A key nursing priority in gerontological care is:
A. Curative treatment only
B. Health promotion and functional independence
C. Surgical intervention
D. Pediatric care transition
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focus is on maintaining independence and quality of life.
13. Ageism refers to:
NURSING AND HEALTH AGING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (verified answers) Q & A
2026 /INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which best defines gerontological nursing?
A. Nursing care of critically ill adults
B. Nursing care focused only on end-of-life patients
C. Nursing care of older adults promoting optimal aging
D. Nursing care in pediatric populations
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gerontological nursing focuses on promoting health, independence,
and quality of life in older adults.
2. The term “aging” primarily refers to:
A. Disease progression in older adults
B. Time-related biological, psychological, and social changes
C. Retirement from active employment
D. Cognitive decline only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aging includes biological, psychological, and social changes over time.
3. Primary aging refers to:
A. Disease-related aging changes
B. Normal, inevitable aging processes
,C. Aging caused by lifestyle
D. Aging due to environmental exposure only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Primary aging is natural and universal, not caused by disease or
environment.
4. Secondary aging is best described as:
A. Normal aging changes
B. Aging due to disease and lifestyle factors
C. Genetic aging only
D. Psychological aging only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary aging results from disease, lifestyle, and environmental
factors.
5. Which theory of aging focuses on genetic programming?
A. Wear-and-tear theory
B. Free radical theory
C. Genetic clock theory
D. Disengagement theory
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Genetic clock theory suggests aging is genetically predetermined.
6. The “wear-and-tear” theory suggests aging results from:
A. Genetic mutations only
B. Accumulated damage over time
C. Hormonal imbalance only
D. Social isolation
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The body deteriorates due to continuous use and damage.
7. Which is a psychosocial theory of aging?
A. Free radical theory
B. Activity theory
C. Genetic theory
D. Cross-linking theory
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activity theory emphasizes engagement in activities for successful
aging.
8. According to disengagement theory, aging involves:
A. Increased social participation
B. Gradual withdrawal from society
C. Increased productivity
D. Physical growth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disengagement theory suggests older adults naturally withdraw from
social roles.
9. Successful aging includes all EXCEPT:
A. Physical decline prevention
B. Active engagement
C. High disease burden
D. Cognitive function maintenance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Successful aging minimizes disease burden while maintaining function.
, 10. The fastest growing population group worldwide is:
A. Children under 5
B. Adolescents
C. Older adults (65+)
D. Young adults
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Global aging trends show rapid increase in the older adult population.
11. The “old-old” category generally refers to individuals aged:
A. 50–59
B. 60–64
C. 75–84
D. 85 and above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The “old-old” are typically 85+ years.
12. A key nursing priority in gerontological care is:
A. Curative treatment only
B. Health promotion and functional independence
C. Surgical intervention
D. Pediatric care transition
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focus is on maintaining independence and quality of life.
13. Ageism refers to:
