Gerontology NUR 185T-Gerontology
Exam Prep Bundle 2026/2027 –
Complete Aging Studies Study Guides
with Verified Answers
DESCRIPTION (Under 350 Characters)
Comprehensive Gerontology exam prep bundle covering theories of aging, physiological and
psychological changes, chronic illness, elder care, long-term care systems, and social aspects
of aging. Updated for 2026/2027 with verified answers. Ideal for nursing, healthcare, and
social work students.
KEYWORDS (Use all or select the best)
Gerontology exam
Aging studies
Elder care
Geriatric nursing
Gerontology study guide
Aging theories
Long-term care
Elderly health
Geriatric care
Gerontology final exam
Healthcare aging
Social gerontology
Nursing aging exam
Elder care certification
Gerontology 2026 2027
, What is a functional assessment ?
An assessment that helps measure the pts ability to function independently (responsibilites and
self care tasks)
What is a pt's functional status dependent on ?
Cognition and sensory capacity including vision and hearing
Why is it important to assess the pt's functional status?
-it helps indicate their health or illness
-prevent functional decline if possible
What does Functional decline indicate and how will it present ?
-it is the manifestation of an illness or adverse medication effect
-presents as change in the pts behavior or mental condition !
If a pt is dependent in their function status it can help us predict ...? (Hospital)
-hospital mortality
-impairments in ADLs has been associated with 1yr mortality
Dependency in bathing indicates in pts with CVA or pneumonia predicts?(hospital)
-predicts hospital mortality
Define ADL's and the purpose of assessing ?
-it is the activities of daily living that are essential to personal care
-it helps us determine the assistance level needed daily
Assistance in one or more areas in ADL= 24 hour support for the elderly pt
What are the 6 ADL'S?
-Bathing
-continence
-dressing
-toileting
Exam Prep Bundle 2026/2027 –
Complete Aging Studies Study Guides
with Verified Answers
DESCRIPTION (Under 350 Characters)
Comprehensive Gerontology exam prep bundle covering theories of aging, physiological and
psychological changes, chronic illness, elder care, long-term care systems, and social aspects
of aging. Updated for 2026/2027 with verified answers. Ideal for nursing, healthcare, and
social work students.
KEYWORDS (Use all or select the best)
Gerontology exam
Aging studies
Elder care
Geriatric nursing
Gerontology study guide
Aging theories
Long-term care
Elderly health
Geriatric care
Gerontology final exam
Healthcare aging
Social gerontology
Nursing aging exam
Elder care certification
Gerontology 2026 2027
, What is a functional assessment ?
An assessment that helps measure the pts ability to function independently (responsibilites and
self care tasks)
What is a pt's functional status dependent on ?
Cognition and sensory capacity including vision and hearing
Why is it important to assess the pt's functional status?
-it helps indicate their health or illness
-prevent functional decline if possible
What does Functional decline indicate and how will it present ?
-it is the manifestation of an illness or adverse medication effect
-presents as change in the pts behavior or mental condition !
If a pt is dependent in their function status it can help us predict ...? (Hospital)
-hospital mortality
-impairments in ADLs has been associated with 1yr mortality
Dependency in bathing indicates in pts with CVA or pneumonia predicts?(hospital)
-predicts hospital mortality
Define ADL's and the purpose of assessing ?
-it is the activities of daily living that are essential to personal care
-it helps us determine the assistance level needed daily
Assistance in one or more areas in ADL= 24 hour support for the elderly pt
What are the 6 ADL'S?
-Bathing
-continence
-dressing
-toileting
