TOWARD HEALTHY AGING HUMAN NEEDS
AND NURSING RESPONSE EXAM 1 ACTUAL
TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs? Answer: A pyramid
that shows basic human needs arise in an order from physical needs
to self-actualization.
◉ What needs must be met for a resident to feel love and belonging?
Answer: Physical needs and safety and security.
◉ Will a resident remain at self-actualization for the rest of their
life? Answer: No, this is false.
◉ What are the basic needs of the elderly? Answer: The same basic
needs of any other age group.
◉ Are all elderly people frail, lonely, and isolated? Answer: No, this is
false.
◉ Do most elderly people live in nursing homes? Answer: No, this is
false.
, ◉ Do all elderly people have mental impairments? Answer: No, not
all elderly people have mental impairments.
◉ Does aging occur at a certain age? Answer: No, this is false.
◉ When does aging begin? Answer: Aging begins at birth.
◉ What influences the rate of aging? Answer: Lifestyle, nutrition,
physical health, mental/emotional health, and spiritual health.
◉ How can you assist residents with food needs? Answer: Make
mealtimes pleasant, assist with drinks or cutting food, and feed if
necessary.
◉ How can you assist residents with water needs? Answer:
Frequently offer fluids, ensure containers are within reach, and keep
them freshly filled.
◉ How can you assist residents with oxygen needs? Answer: Elevate
head of bed for breathing issues, position for lung expansion, and
assist with ambulation.
AND NURSING RESPONSE EXAM 1 ACTUAL
TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs? Answer: A pyramid
that shows basic human needs arise in an order from physical needs
to self-actualization.
◉ What needs must be met for a resident to feel love and belonging?
Answer: Physical needs and safety and security.
◉ Will a resident remain at self-actualization for the rest of their
life? Answer: No, this is false.
◉ What are the basic needs of the elderly? Answer: The same basic
needs of any other age group.
◉ Are all elderly people frail, lonely, and isolated? Answer: No, this is
false.
◉ Do most elderly people live in nursing homes? Answer: No, this is
false.
, ◉ Do all elderly people have mental impairments? Answer: No, not
all elderly people have mental impairments.
◉ Does aging occur at a certain age? Answer: No, this is false.
◉ When does aging begin? Answer: Aging begins at birth.
◉ What influences the rate of aging? Answer: Lifestyle, nutrition,
physical health, mental/emotional health, and spiritual health.
◉ How can you assist residents with food needs? Answer: Make
mealtimes pleasant, assist with drinks or cutting food, and feed if
necessary.
◉ How can you assist residents with water needs? Answer:
Frequently offer fluids, ensure containers are within reach, and keep
them freshly filled.
◉ How can you assist residents with oxygen needs? Answer: Elevate
head of bed for breathing issues, position for lung expansion, and
assist with ambulation.
