NUR 304 Gero Nursing Exam 1 questions
and answers with solutions 2025
When were the Baby boomers born? What time period? - ANSWER Between 1946-1964
What type of nurses need to increase for taking care of the population of 65 and older? -
ANSWER Gerontological nurse
Which federally funded program primarily covers the hospital and physician services? - ANSWER
Medicare
What does it mean "Asset rich and cash poor"? - ANSWER Homes are paid for, but there is not
enough money available for monthly expenses
What type of group of women are considered the higher survival rates of women, that marry
older men? - ANSWER Widowed women over 65
What factors increase life expectancy for older adults? - ANSWER Advancements in disease
control and health technology
1. If you were asked to select individuals who are 65 years of age or older, which would you
choose? A. 60-74
B. 85-100
C. 50-60
D. over 100
E. 75-84 - ANSWER A. 60-74
B. 85-100
D. over 100
, E. 75-84
What would you call this type of aging? Older folks cannot learn, cannot have sex, and drain the
economy - ANSWER Myths of Aging
What type of facility would be good for an elderly that is lonely and can do all their ADL's? -
ANSWER Assisted living facility
What type of client/patient is most typical victim of abuse? A 70 year old with Lyme disease, a
68 year old male with recent cataract surgery, a 75 year old with hypertension who lives with a
daughter, or a 90 year old female with Parkinson's disease and very few friends? - ANSWER a 90
year old female with Parkinson's disease and very few friends
What type of housing offers around the clock nursing? - ANSWER Nursing Home
Is reporting elder abuse by the health care professional mandatory? - ANSWER Yes
How many of the Asian Americans living in the U.S. represents this population? - ANSWER More
than 10 million, which is 4% of the population
Who is Medicaid funded primarily by? - ANSWER Federal and state government
What is one reason a community health program might not have too much participation? -
ANSWER Lack of transportation, loved ones keeping them at home, etc.
What is the expectancy of a baby born to an American black couple by the seventh decade? -
ANSWER Equal life expectancies to whites
and answers with solutions 2025
When were the Baby boomers born? What time period? - ANSWER Between 1946-1964
What type of nurses need to increase for taking care of the population of 65 and older? -
ANSWER Gerontological nurse
Which federally funded program primarily covers the hospital and physician services? - ANSWER
Medicare
What does it mean "Asset rich and cash poor"? - ANSWER Homes are paid for, but there is not
enough money available for monthly expenses
What type of group of women are considered the higher survival rates of women, that marry
older men? - ANSWER Widowed women over 65
What factors increase life expectancy for older adults? - ANSWER Advancements in disease
control and health technology
1. If you were asked to select individuals who are 65 years of age or older, which would you
choose? A. 60-74
B. 85-100
C. 50-60
D. over 100
E. 75-84 - ANSWER A. 60-74
B. 85-100
D. over 100
, E. 75-84
What would you call this type of aging? Older folks cannot learn, cannot have sex, and drain the
economy - ANSWER Myths of Aging
What type of facility would be good for an elderly that is lonely and can do all their ADL's? -
ANSWER Assisted living facility
What type of client/patient is most typical victim of abuse? A 70 year old with Lyme disease, a
68 year old male with recent cataract surgery, a 75 year old with hypertension who lives with a
daughter, or a 90 year old female with Parkinson's disease and very few friends? - ANSWER a 90
year old female with Parkinson's disease and very few friends
What type of housing offers around the clock nursing? - ANSWER Nursing Home
Is reporting elder abuse by the health care professional mandatory? - ANSWER Yes
How many of the Asian Americans living in the U.S. represents this population? - ANSWER More
than 10 million, which is 4% of the population
Who is Medicaid funded primarily by? - ANSWER Federal and state government
What is one reason a community health program might not have too much participation? -
ANSWER Lack of transportation, loved ones keeping them at home, etc.
What is the expectancy of a baby born to an American black couple by the seventh decade? -
ANSWER Equal life expectancies to whites
