GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING ELIOPOULOS
8TH EDITION COMMON AGING CHANGES
CHAPTER 5 FINAL TEST EXAM THE AGING
POPULATION CHAPTER 1 COMPLETE 2026
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
ASSURED PASS | TOP RATED
,GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING ELIOPOULOS 8TH EDITION
COMMON AGING CHANGES CHAPTER 5 FINAL TEST EXAM
THE AGING POPULATION CHAPTER 1 COMPLETE 2026
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS ASSURED PASS | TOP
RATED
A care aide employed on a geriatric medicine unit of a hospital expresses frustration that "old
people get sick so much more often than young people." What is the nurse's most appropriate
response to this statement?
A) "In fact, the prevalence of obesity and accompanying chronic illnesses mean that young
people actually have more chronic conditions than older adults."
B) "It's actually a myth that older adults require more hospitalization than young people."
C) "Actually, older adults experience fewer acute illnesses than younger people, it's just that they
tend to take longer to recover from them."
D) "With the increase in life expectancies in recent years, most older people actually live free of
chronic diseases until very late in life." - Answer>>> Ans: C
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The incidence of acute illness is lower among older adults than younger adults, though recovery
times tend to be longer. Older adults tend to have a higher incidence of chronic illness and
require more frequent and longer hospitalizations.
Nurse M is employed in an assisted living facility and is privy to many of the changes that
accompany the aging process. An older female resident of the facility has expressed a fear that
her decreased mobility will make her increasingly dependent on her daughter. How can the nurse
best respond to the resident's concerns?
,A) "There are treatments and drugs that we can explore which might prevent this from
happening."
B) "This is a normal part of the aging process and you don't necessarily need to fear it."
C) "Many older adults have similar concerns. We can work together to keep you independent as
long as possible."
D) "I'm sure this is very stressful for you, but it's fortunate that you are not experiencing severe
pain or illness." - Answer>>> Ans: C
Feedback:
Answer C validates the client's concerns and expresses the possibility of addressing the issue
without downplaying it or providing unrealistic promises. Answer A provides an unrealistic
promise of prevention, while answers B and D downplay the severity and significance of the
client's concerns.
Which of the following nursing interventions by practitioner in a long-term care facility are
appropriate? Select all that apply.
A) The nurse times laxative administration as to not interfere with social interaction.
B) The nurse provides diuretics after, not before, recreation sessions.
C) The client's need for and dosage of nighttime sedation is weighed in light of activities planned
for the following morning.
D) Analgesia is provided prior to physical activity but held before social activities. - Answer>>>
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
A failure to provide adequate pain control is likely to interfere with older adults' social activity.
The nursing actions in answers A, B, and C are all prudent in light of promoting social
interaction.
, The board of a large chain of hospitals has commissioned a strategic plan in order to meet the
care needs of baby boomers in coming years. Which of the following trends constitute a sound
basis for understanding the baby boomer generation and conducting future planning? Select all
that apply.
A) Baby boomers tend to have fewer children than members of earlier generations.
B) Adjusted for inflation, baby boomers have lower incomes than their parents had.
C) Due to technology, baby boomers have more leisure time than other adults.
D) Baby boomers perform physical exercise more frequently than other adults. - Answer>>>
Ans: A, D
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Baby boomers have had fewer children than generations that preceded them and they tend to
exercise more often. Their incomes tend to be higher while they enjoy less leisure time.
The family of an 85-year-old man who has been admitted to hospital with exacerbation of his
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has expressed concern about their ability to pay
for his present and future care. Which of the following statements most accurately conveys the
reality of payment for care services by older adults?
A) The high value of assets owned by older adults makes the financial burden of care minimal
for most older adults.
B) Payment for long-term care of adults is most often covered by private insurers.
C) Most older adults have their basic care needs provided in a long-term facility.
D) Overall, federal money pays for more care than do older adults themselves or private insurers.
- Answer>>> Ans: D
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8TH EDITION COMMON AGING CHANGES
CHAPTER 5 FINAL TEST EXAM THE AGING
POPULATION CHAPTER 1 COMPLETE 2026
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
ASSURED PASS | TOP RATED
,GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING ELIOPOULOS 8TH EDITION
COMMON AGING CHANGES CHAPTER 5 FINAL TEST EXAM
THE AGING POPULATION CHAPTER 1 COMPLETE 2026
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS ASSURED PASS | TOP
RATED
A care aide employed on a geriatric medicine unit of a hospital expresses frustration that "old
people get sick so much more often than young people." What is the nurse's most appropriate
response to this statement?
A) "In fact, the prevalence of obesity and accompanying chronic illnesses mean that young
people actually have more chronic conditions than older adults."
B) "It's actually a myth that older adults require more hospitalization than young people."
C) "Actually, older adults experience fewer acute illnesses than younger people, it's just that they
tend to take longer to recover from them."
D) "With the increase in life expectancies in recent years, most older people actually live free of
chronic diseases until very late in life." - Answer>>> Ans: C
Feedback:
The incidence of acute illness is lower among older adults than younger adults, though recovery
times tend to be longer. Older adults tend to have a higher incidence of chronic illness and
require more frequent and longer hospitalizations.
Nurse M is employed in an assisted living facility and is privy to many of the changes that
accompany the aging process. An older female resident of the facility has expressed a fear that
her decreased mobility will make her increasingly dependent on her daughter. How can the nurse
best respond to the resident's concerns?
,A) "There are treatments and drugs that we can explore which might prevent this from
happening."
B) "This is a normal part of the aging process and you don't necessarily need to fear it."
C) "Many older adults have similar concerns. We can work together to keep you independent as
long as possible."
D) "I'm sure this is very stressful for you, but it's fortunate that you are not experiencing severe
pain or illness." - Answer>>> Ans: C
Feedback:
Answer C validates the client's concerns and expresses the possibility of addressing the issue
without downplaying it or providing unrealistic promises. Answer A provides an unrealistic
promise of prevention, while answers B and D downplay the severity and significance of the
client's concerns.
Which of the following nursing interventions by practitioner in a long-term care facility are
appropriate? Select all that apply.
A) The nurse times laxative administration as to not interfere with social interaction.
B) The nurse provides diuretics after, not before, recreation sessions.
C) The client's need for and dosage of nighttime sedation is weighed in light of activities planned
for the following morning.
D) Analgesia is provided prior to physical activity but held before social activities. - Answer>>>
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
A failure to provide adequate pain control is likely to interfere with older adults' social activity.
The nursing actions in answers A, B, and C are all prudent in light of promoting social
interaction.
, The board of a large chain of hospitals has commissioned a strategic plan in order to meet the
care needs of baby boomers in coming years. Which of the following trends constitute a sound
basis for understanding the baby boomer generation and conducting future planning? Select all
that apply.
A) Baby boomers tend to have fewer children than members of earlier generations.
B) Adjusted for inflation, baby boomers have lower incomes than their parents had.
C) Due to technology, baby boomers have more leisure time than other adults.
D) Baby boomers perform physical exercise more frequently than other adults. - Answer>>>
Ans: A, D
Feedback:
Baby boomers have had fewer children than generations that preceded them and they tend to
exercise more often. Their incomes tend to be higher while they enjoy less leisure time.
The family of an 85-year-old man who has been admitted to hospital with exacerbation of his
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has expressed concern about their ability to pay
for his present and future care. Which of the following statements most accurately conveys the
reality of payment for care services by older adults?
A) The high value of assets owned by older adults makes the financial burden of care minimal
for most older adults.
B) Payment for long-term care of adults is most often covered by private insurers.
C) Most older adults have their basic care needs provided in a long-term facility.
D) Overall, federal money pays for more care than do older adults themselves or private insurers.
- Answer>>> Ans: D
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