NUR257 Exam 1,2 and 3 Review- Concepts of Aging
and Chronic Illness in Nursing
Focuses on –
Aging theories
Chronic illness management
Integrated nursing care.
Q1 Wear-and-tear theory explains aging as:
A. Programmed cell death
B. Accumulated cellular damage
C. Genetic mutation
D. Hormonal imbalance
Q2 Free radical theory suggests aging results from:
A. Oxygen molecules causing cell damage
B. DNA repair mechanisms
C. Hormonal decline
D. Telomere shortening
Q3 Immunological theory proposes aging occurs due to:
A. Decline in immune function
B. Increased metabolism
C. Genetic mutations
D. Overnutrition
Q4 Polypharmacy is defined as:
A. Use of 2+ medications
B. Use of 5+ medications
,C. Use of herbal remedies
D. Use of OTC drugs
Q5 Functional decline in older adults is most often caused by:
A. Acute illness
B. Chronic illness
C. Genetic predisposition
D. Lifestyle choices
Q6 Delirium vs dementia: Delirium differs from dementia because it is:
A. Progressive
B. Acute and reversible
C. Genetic
D. Age-related only
Q7 Elder abuse: A common sign of elder abuse is:
A. Increased appetite
B. Unexplained bruises
C. Improved mood
D. Weight gain
Q8 Nutrition in aging: Older adults require increased intake of:
A. Vitamin D
B. Sodium
C. Saturated fats
D. Caffeine
Q9 Sensory changes: Presbycusis refers to:
, A. Age-related hearing loss
B. Vision decline
C. Taste loss
D. Smell impairment
Q10 Falls prevention: The most effective nursing intervention is:
A. Encourage bed rest
B. Remove environmental hazards
C. Increase fluid intake
D. Restrict mobility
Q11 Skin changes: The elderly are prone to skin tears due to:
A. Increased collagen
B. Decreased elasticity
C. Excess hydration
D. Stronger dermis
Q12 Sleep patterns: Older adults often experience:
A. Longer REM sleep
B. Shorter deep sleep
C. Increased melatonin
D. No change in sleep
Q13 Depression in elderly is often misdiagnosed as:
A. Dementia
B. Hypertension
C. Diabetes
and Chronic Illness in Nursing
Focuses on –
Aging theories
Chronic illness management
Integrated nursing care.
Q1 Wear-and-tear theory explains aging as:
A. Programmed cell death
B. Accumulated cellular damage
C. Genetic mutation
D. Hormonal imbalance
Q2 Free radical theory suggests aging results from:
A. Oxygen molecules causing cell damage
B. DNA repair mechanisms
C. Hormonal decline
D. Telomere shortening
Q3 Immunological theory proposes aging occurs due to:
A. Decline in immune function
B. Increased metabolism
C. Genetic mutations
D. Overnutrition
Q4 Polypharmacy is defined as:
A. Use of 2+ medications
B. Use of 5+ medications
,C. Use of herbal remedies
D. Use of OTC drugs
Q5 Functional decline in older adults is most often caused by:
A. Acute illness
B. Chronic illness
C. Genetic predisposition
D. Lifestyle choices
Q6 Delirium vs dementia: Delirium differs from dementia because it is:
A. Progressive
B. Acute and reversible
C. Genetic
D. Age-related only
Q7 Elder abuse: A common sign of elder abuse is:
A. Increased appetite
B. Unexplained bruises
C. Improved mood
D. Weight gain
Q8 Nutrition in aging: Older adults require increased intake of:
A. Vitamin D
B. Sodium
C. Saturated fats
D. Caffeine
Q9 Sensory changes: Presbycusis refers to:
, A. Age-related hearing loss
B. Vision decline
C. Taste loss
D. Smell impairment
Q10 Falls prevention: The most effective nursing intervention is:
A. Encourage bed rest
B. Remove environmental hazards
C. Increase fluid intake
D. Restrict mobility
Q11 Skin changes: The elderly are prone to skin tears due to:
A. Increased collagen
B. Decreased elasticity
C. Excess hydration
D. Stronger dermis
Q12 Sleep patterns: Older adults often experience:
A. Longer REM sleep
B. Shorter deep sleep
C. Increased melatonin
D. No change in sleep
Q13 Depression in elderly is often misdiagnosed as:
A. Dementia
B. Hypertension
C. Diabetes
