Nur 233 Quiz 1 Questions With Correct
Answers 2026-2027 A+ Graded
Gerontology - CORRECT ANSWER -the study of older adults
Gerontological Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER -practice that promotes wellness and highest
quality of life for aging individuals
Geriatrics - CORRECT ANSWER -nursing care of sick older adults
Older Adult - CORRECT ANSWER -over age of 65
Standards - CORRECT ANSWER -desired, evidence-based expectations of care that serve as a
model against which practice can be judged
Why has life expectancy increased - CORRECT ANSWER -disease prevention
better living conditions
medications
new technology
more research
more education
immunization
Functional Status - CORRECT ANSWER -Ability to perform ADLs and IADLs
ADLs - CORRECT ANSWER -activities of daily living
walking, bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, contience
, IADLs - CORRECT ANSWER -independent activities of daily living
driving, cleaning, managing finances, phone, cooking, shopping, medication management
young old - CORRECT ANSWER -65-74
middle old - CORRECT ANSWER -74-84
old old - CORRECT ANSWER -85+
centenarians - CORRECT ANSWER -over 100
statistics of aging populations - CORRECT ANSWER -12% currently over 65
60% women
where do they live? - CORRECT ANSWER -#1 state California
florida #2
successful aging - CORRECT ANSWER -reach their goals balance of physical, mental health.
highest level of functions
ageism - CORRECT ANSWER -stereotypes based on age
longevity project - CORRECT ANSWER -study of adult development lifestyle choices in mid life is
more predictable of successful aging
myths - CORRECT ANSWER -to be old is to be sick
Answers 2026-2027 A+ Graded
Gerontology - CORRECT ANSWER -the study of older adults
Gerontological Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER -practice that promotes wellness and highest
quality of life for aging individuals
Geriatrics - CORRECT ANSWER -nursing care of sick older adults
Older Adult - CORRECT ANSWER -over age of 65
Standards - CORRECT ANSWER -desired, evidence-based expectations of care that serve as a
model against which practice can be judged
Why has life expectancy increased - CORRECT ANSWER -disease prevention
better living conditions
medications
new technology
more research
more education
immunization
Functional Status - CORRECT ANSWER -Ability to perform ADLs and IADLs
ADLs - CORRECT ANSWER -activities of daily living
walking, bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, contience
, IADLs - CORRECT ANSWER -independent activities of daily living
driving, cleaning, managing finances, phone, cooking, shopping, medication management
young old - CORRECT ANSWER -65-74
middle old - CORRECT ANSWER -74-84
old old - CORRECT ANSWER -85+
centenarians - CORRECT ANSWER -over 100
statistics of aging populations - CORRECT ANSWER -12% currently over 65
60% women
where do they live? - CORRECT ANSWER -#1 state California
florida #2
successful aging - CORRECT ANSWER -reach their goals balance of physical, mental health.
highest level of functions
ageism - CORRECT ANSWER -stereotypes based on age
longevity project - CORRECT ANSWER -study of adult development lifestyle choices in mid life is
more predictable of successful aging
myths - CORRECT ANSWER -to be old is to be sick
