GERIATRIC NURSING EXAM (2026/2027)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
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It is the care of older people (diagnosis and treatment)
Geriatric Nursing
It is the study of aging process (why and how). Study of the disease "why and
how".
Gerontology
It explains the how and why do we age
Theories of Aging
It asks the question WHY
Biological Theories
It asks the question HOW
Psychological Theories
,Programmed cell death
Gene Theory
Focuses on the functions of the immune system, which declines steadily after
young adulthood
Immunologic Theory
The more you use your body, the quicker you die
Wear and Tear Theory
Unstable molecules with separated high-energy electrons that can have adverse
effects on and attack adjacent molecules.
Free-radical Theory
Proteins in the cell bind together and interfere with cell function
Cross-linkage Theory
Withdraws from society
Disengagement Theory
,The best way to age is to stay active physically and mentally
Activity Theory
Proposes that individuals maintain their values, habits, and behaviors
Continuity Theory
biological function that serves an evolutionary purpose
biologic clock theory
deprived of things deemed valuable in society, money, justice, status or privilege,
join social movements with the hope of redressing their grievances.
Deprivation Theory
- natural and acceptable for older adults to withdraw from society and personal
relationships as they age.
- will soon pass and society must prepare to function in their absence.
Disengagement theory
- major framework of the sociological theory, symbolic interactionism.
- develop and build upon in the process of social interaction.
, - Max Weber's - people act according to their interpretation of the meaning of their
world.
Symbolic Theory
- Statistics Authority, acocunting
- Income level, sources, insurance coverage, benefits and entitlements, and
education level.
- Average monthly pension
Socio- Economic
- Rising life expectancy and falling fertility rates, poverty, inflation, and growth.
Economic Impact of Demographic
Older adults believe they have made poor choices during life and wish they could
live life over
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
Uppermost part of the skin
Epidermis
It is for pigmentation and protection of the skin
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
It is the care of older people (diagnosis and treatment)
Geriatric Nursing
It is the study of aging process (why and how). Study of the disease "why and
how".
Gerontology
It explains the how and why do we age
Theories of Aging
It asks the question WHY
Biological Theories
It asks the question HOW
Psychological Theories
,Programmed cell death
Gene Theory
Focuses on the functions of the immune system, which declines steadily after
young adulthood
Immunologic Theory
The more you use your body, the quicker you die
Wear and Tear Theory
Unstable molecules with separated high-energy electrons that can have adverse
effects on and attack adjacent molecules.
Free-radical Theory
Proteins in the cell bind together and interfere with cell function
Cross-linkage Theory
Withdraws from society
Disengagement Theory
,The best way to age is to stay active physically and mentally
Activity Theory
Proposes that individuals maintain their values, habits, and behaviors
Continuity Theory
biological function that serves an evolutionary purpose
biologic clock theory
deprived of things deemed valuable in society, money, justice, status or privilege,
join social movements with the hope of redressing their grievances.
Deprivation Theory
- natural and acceptable for older adults to withdraw from society and personal
relationships as they age.
- will soon pass and society must prepare to function in their absence.
Disengagement theory
- major framework of the sociological theory, symbolic interactionism.
- develop and build upon in the process of social interaction.
, - Max Weber's - people act according to their interpretation of the meaning of their
world.
Symbolic Theory
- Statistics Authority, acocunting
- Income level, sources, insurance coverage, benefits and entitlements, and
education level.
- Average monthly pension
Socio- Economic
- Rising life expectancy and falling fertility rates, poverty, inflation, and growth.
Economic Impact of Demographic
Older adults believe they have made poor choices during life and wish they could
live life over
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
Uppermost part of the skin
Epidermis
It is for pigmentation and protection of the skin
