Gero Exam 1 - Chapters 1-4, 16
questions and answers with solutions
2025
What is the definition of ageism? - ANSWER the process of systematic stereotyping of and
discrimination against people because they are old
What are the requirements for certification as a gerontological nurse? - ANSWER Must have RN
license, follow core competencies for gerontological nursing, and may be board-certified
through ANCC (RN-BC)
What ages are considered "young-old"? - ANSWER ages 65-74
What ages are considered "middle-old"? - ANSWER 75-84
What ages are considered "old-old"? - ANSWER ages 85+
What age is someone who is considered a centenarian? - ANSWER age 100+
What age is someone who is considered a supercentenarian? - ANSWER age 110+
What are some roles that gerontological APN's might work in? - ANSWER staff nurse, charge
nurse, clinical nurse educator, nursing administrator
What extra educational preparation do you have to do to be a gerontological APN? - ANSWER
Continuing education and certification exam
, Why is there an increasing number of older people? - ANSWER There was a population boom in
the 1950s, a population bust in the 1970s-2000s, and we have a longer life expectancy now than
we used to
Why is there an increasing educational level of older people? - ANSWER Child labor used to be
common but now the value of education in the job market has increased, GI bill increased
ability of men to afford college, Civil Rights Movement increased access to college education for
minorities
Explain the differences in gender distribution among older people - ANSWER Women live longer
than men.
Aging is considered a "women's problem" because of poverty, living alone, more functional
impairments, more chronic diseases, and increased reliance on society. Men have higher death
rates from heart attack, injury, violence, and being less likely to seek care.
What are some thing the nurse should think about to make sure Aging in Place can happen? -
ANSWER A nurse should consider the support services an older person might need to be able to
continue to live in their own residence. These include social resources, medical resources, and
nursing resources.
What are the top five causes of death in older adults? - ANSWER I only saw four on the
powerpoint?
1 - Heart disease
2 - Lung cancer
3 - Sex-linked cancer such as breast or prostate
4 - Stroke
What are some examples of social transitions that happen in older men and women? - ANSWER
- Most older adults remain married until widowhood/widowerhood
- Divorce is rare
questions and answers with solutions
2025
What is the definition of ageism? - ANSWER the process of systematic stereotyping of and
discrimination against people because they are old
What are the requirements for certification as a gerontological nurse? - ANSWER Must have RN
license, follow core competencies for gerontological nursing, and may be board-certified
through ANCC (RN-BC)
What ages are considered "young-old"? - ANSWER ages 65-74
What ages are considered "middle-old"? - ANSWER 75-84
What ages are considered "old-old"? - ANSWER ages 85+
What age is someone who is considered a centenarian? - ANSWER age 100+
What age is someone who is considered a supercentenarian? - ANSWER age 110+
What are some roles that gerontological APN's might work in? - ANSWER staff nurse, charge
nurse, clinical nurse educator, nursing administrator
What extra educational preparation do you have to do to be a gerontological APN? - ANSWER
Continuing education and certification exam
, Why is there an increasing number of older people? - ANSWER There was a population boom in
the 1950s, a population bust in the 1970s-2000s, and we have a longer life expectancy now than
we used to
Why is there an increasing educational level of older people? - ANSWER Child labor used to be
common but now the value of education in the job market has increased, GI bill increased
ability of men to afford college, Civil Rights Movement increased access to college education for
minorities
Explain the differences in gender distribution among older people - ANSWER Women live longer
than men.
Aging is considered a "women's problem" because of poverty, living alone, more functional
impairments, more chronic diseases, and increased reliance on society. Men have higher death
rates from heart attack, injury, violence, and being less likely to seek care.
What are some thing the nurse should think about to make sure Aging in Place can happen? -
ANSWER A nurse should consider the support services an older person might need to be able to
continue to live in their own residence. These include social resources, medical resources, and
nursing resources.
What are the top five causes of death in older adults? - ANSWER I only saw four on the
powerpoint?
1 - Heart disease
2 - Lung cancer
3 - Sex-linked cancer such as breast or prostate
4 - Stroke
What are some examples of social transitions that happen in older men and women? - ANSWER
- Most older adults remain married until widowhood/widowerhood
- Divorce is rare
