NUR230 EXAM IV THE CHILDBEARING
EXAMPREP 2026 GUARANTEED PASS TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ 1. Describe the common structural and functional changes as the
body ages Answer: · decreased physiologic reserve
· •Decrease metabolism
•Cold intolerance
•Weight gain
•Decrease efficacy of glucose use
•Cellular aging•
Affects organ function•
Lung capacity decreases•
Muscle strength decreases•
Kidney function decreases
• Elderly bodies are not able to fight illnesses as well
◉ Myths and Stereotypes of Older Adults Answer: Older adults are:
Ill, disabled, and unattractive
,Forgetful, confused, rigid, boring, and unfriendly
Unable to learn and understand new information
Not interested in sex or sexual activities
These ideas demonstrate ageism, which is discrimination against
people because of increasing age.
´Memory loss
´Unable to drive
´Serious illness
´Sexually inactive
´Depression or sadness
´Not feeling needed
´Loneliness
´Trouble paying bills
´Burdensome
´Play a powerful role in how we think about and interact with older
individuals
◉ Developmental Tasks for Older Adults Answer: ´Adjusting to
decreasing health and physical strength
´Adjusting to retirement and reduced or fixed income
,´Adjusting to death of a spouse
´Accepting self as an aging person
´Maintaining satisfactory living arrangements
´Redefining relationships with adult children
´Finding ways to maintain quality of life
◉ Community based institutions Answer: Older adults are cared for
in:
´Private homes
´Apartments
´Retirement communities
´Adult day care centers
´Assisted living facilities
´Long Term care facilities
Older adults need help with decisions regarding which type of health
care service is appropriate for them.
◉ Health promotion/Disease prevention Answer: ´Older adults
fastest growing age
´High risk of developing chronic illnesses and related disabilities
´Less than 60% engage in enough physical activity
, ´1in 3 older adult have a fall
´Unnecessary nursing home placement
´Elder abuse
´
Healthy People 2020 Goal:
Improve the health, function, and quality of life of older adults.
- health promotion focused on ways to improve activity level
- lots of screenings recommended for 65+, cancers, immunizations,
hormone replacement, dementia, osteoarthritis, thyroid, vision
screening, hearing screening
- assess risk for falls, abuse, activity level, social support
◉ 2. Interview the older adult for an accurate nursing history
Answer: Subjective Data
Take into consideration atypical presentation of diseases and
disorders in older adults
´Falls
´Weakness
´Incontinence
´Confusion
´Sleep difficulties
´Loss of appetite
EXAMPREP 2026 GUARANTEED PASS TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ 1. Describe the common structural and functional changes as the
body ages Answer: · decreased physiologic reserve
· •Decrease metabolism
•Cold intolerance
•Weight gain
•Decrease efficacy of glucose use
•Cellular aging•
Affects organ function•
Lung capacity decreases•
Muscle strength decreases•
Kidney function decreases
• Elderly bodies are not able to fight illnesses as well
◉ Myths and Stereotypes of Older Adults Answer: Older adults are:
Ill, disabled, and unattractive
,Forgetful, confused, rigid, boring, and unfriendly
Unable to learn and understand new information
Not interested in sex or sexual activities
These ideas demonstrate ageism, which is discrimination against
people because of increasing age.
´Memory loss
´Unable to drive
´Serious illness
´Sexually inactive
´Depression or sadness
´Not feeling needed
´Loneliness
´Trouble paying bills
´Burdensome
´Play a powerful role in how we think about and interact with older
individuals
◉ Developmental Tasks for Older Adults Answer: ´Adjusting to
decreasing health and physical strength
´Adjusting to retirement and reduced or fixed income
,´Adjusting to death of a spouse
´Accepting self as an aging person
´Maintaining satisfactory living arrangements
´Redefining relationships with adult children
´Finding ways to maintain quality of life
◉ Community based institutions Answer: Older adults are cared for
in:
´Private homes
´Apartments
´Retirement communities
´Adult day care centers
´Assisted living facilities
´Long Term care facilities
Older adults need help with decisions regarding which type of health
care service is appropriate for them.
◉ Health promotion/Disease prevention Answer: ´Older adults
fastest growing age
´High risk of developing chronic illnesses and related disabilities
´Less than 60% engage in enough physical activity
, ´1in 3 older adult have a fall
´Unnecessary nursing home placement
´Elder abuse
´
Healthy People 2020 Goal:
Improve the health, function, and quality of life of older adults.
- health promotion focused on ways to improve activity level
- lots of screenings recommended for 65+, cancers, immunizations,
hormone replacement, dementia, osteoarthritis, thyroid, vision
screening, hearing screening
- assess risk for falls, abuse, activity level, social support
◉ 2. Interview the older adult for an accurate nursing history
Answer: Subjective Data
Take into consideration atypical presentation of diseases and
disorders in older adults
´Falls
´Weakness
´Incontinence
´Confusion
´Sleep difficulties
´Loss of appetite
