GERONTOLOGY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2026
The number of older adults is (blank) worldwide
-because we're living longer and were helping - ANSWERSincreasing
Every culture has it's own definition of when a person is considered old. The statement,
"Bob must be old, he is retied" is an example of which definition of old? -
ANSWERSsocial
Every culture has it's own definition of when a person is considered old. The statement,
"Bob must be old, he is unable to do his job" is an example of which definition of old? -
ANSWERSfunctional
Every culture has it's own definition of when a person is considered old. The statement,
"Bob must be old, he is 65" is an example of which definition of old? -
ANSWERSchronological
When assessing a patient with new onset Parkinson's disease, the nurse expects to see
- ANSWERSasymmetrical hand or arm tremors
What is an example of ageism? - ANSWERSAll older people become cognitively
dysfunctional
A effective way to provide nourishment to a patient with advanced dementia who
wanders is? - ANSWERSoffer finger foods
which of the following approaches to hygienic care is beneficial for a pt with dementia? -
ANSWERSExplain each step as you go, and keep the pt covered as much as possible
During an interview the nurse notes that an older pt. occasionally has trouble thinking of
a name of a medication they have been taking for over a year. The pt is alert, oriented
to time, person situation and place, and lives independently. The nurse would describe
the patient's cognitive assessment as which of the following? - ANSWERSnormal signs
of aging
An older woman with moderate Alzheimer's exhibits behavior changes which including
crying and repeatedly verbalizing the same phrase over and over. Her behaviors have
increased over the last 2 hours. What intervention should the nurse implement? -
ANSWERSLook for stressors that might be present
, The nurses treatment focus for a pt with Alzheimers disease is - ANSWERSpreserving
self-care abilities
which intervention to manage wandering in clients in a long-term care facility should be
implemented?
select all - ANSWERSclose observation to identify persons individual wandering
patterns
provide an enclosed pathway for safe walking
attempting to engage the person in social interactions
the suicide rate for older adults is increasing especially among older men. Which of the
following is the most common means of suicide for older men? - ANSWERSfirearms
*are going to come to the doctor with a physical complaint. they are not going to come
in saying their depressed/emotional
the nurse encourages the pt to complete a life review. The patient asks, "why bother"?
The nurse explains that the main purpose of a life review is to - ANSWERSreexamine
and resolve past issues
A suicidal male older adult is most likely to present to their primary care physician with
what type of complaint? - ANSWERSphysical
As a new nurse working in an independent living facility for older adults. you have been
shocked at the number of residents who struggle with alcoholism. Which of the following
is a risk factors for this disease that you should keep in mind as you serve this
population? - ANSWERSAlcohol may be used as a coping mechanism
As nurse working in an independent living facility for older adults, you work with a
resident whom you suspect of being alcoholic. Which of the following physical effects
that you have observed in this pt would lead to your suspicion? - ANSWERSweight loss
which of these statements if made by an older adult, would be most likely to be an
indicator of depression? - ANSWERSI am just too tired to do anything
The nurse completes her morning assessment on a new postoperative patient and
notes a change in cognitive status from the previous day. The nurse recognizes which
of the following as a precipitating factor for delirium? - ANSWERSsurgery
change in medication
hearing difficulty
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2026
The number of older adults is (blank) worldwide
-because we're living longer and were helping - ANSWERSincreasing
Every culture has it's own definition of when a person is considered old. The statement,
"Bob must be old, he is retied" is an example of which definition of old? -
ANSWERSsocial
Every culture has it's own definition of when a person is considered old. The statement,
"Bob must be old, he is unable to do his job" is an example of which definition of old? -
ANSWERSfunctional
Every culture has it's own definition of when a person is considered old. The statement,
"Bob must be old, he is 65" is an example of which definition of old? -
ANSWERSchronological
When assessing a patient with new onset Parkinson's disease, the nurse expects to see
- ANSWERSasymmetrical hand or arm tremors
What is an example of ageism? - ANSWERSAll older people become cognitively
dysfunctional
A effective way to provide nourishment to a patient with advanced dementia who
wanders is? - ANSWERSoffer finger foods
which of the following approaches to hygienic care is beneficial for a pt with dementia? -
ANSWERSExplain each step as you go, and keep the pt covered as much as possible
During an interview the nurse notes that an older pt. occasionally has trouble thinking of
a name of a medication they have been taking for over a year. The pt is alert, oriented
to time, person situation and place, and lives independently. The nurse would describe
the patient's cognitive assessment as which of the following? - ANSWERSnormal signs
of aging
An older woman with moderate Alzheimer's exhibits behavior changes which including
crying and repeatedly verbalizing the same phrase over and over. Her behaviors have
increased over the last 2 hours. What intervention should the nurse implement? -
ANSWERSLook for stressors that might be present
, The nurses treatment focus for a pt with Alzheimers disease is - ANSWERSpreserving
self-care abilities
which intervention to manage wandering in clients in a long-term care facility should be
implemented?
select all - ANSWERSclose observation to identify persons individual wandering
patterns
provide an enclosed pathway for safe walking
attempting to engage the person in social interactions
the suicide rate for older adults is increasing especially among older men. Which of the
following is the most common means of suicide for older men? - ANSWERSfirearms
*are going to come to the doctor with a physical complaint. they are not going to come
in saying their depressed/emotional
the nurse encourages the pt to complete a life review. The patient asks, "why bother"?
The nurse explains that the main purpose of a life review is to - ANSWERSreexamine
and resolve past issues
A suicidal male older adult is most likely to present to their primary care physician with
what type of complaint? - ANSWERSphysical
As a new nurse working in an independent living facility for older adults. you have been
shocked at the number of residents who struggle with alcoholism. Which of the following
is a risk factors for this disease that you should keep in mind as you serve this
population? - ANSWERSAlcohol may be used as a coping mechanism
As nurse working in an independent living facility for older adults, you work with a
resident whom you suspect of being alcoholic. Which of the following physical effects
that you have observed in this pt would lead to your suspicion? - ANSWERSweight loss
which of these statements if made by an older adult, would be most likely to be an
indicator of depression? - ANSWERSI am just too tired to do anything
The nurse completes her morning assessment on a new postoperative patient and
notes a change in cognitive status from the previous day. The nurse recognizes which
of the following as a precipitating factor for delirium? - ANSWERSsurgery
change in medication
hearing difficulty
