NURSING 212 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Factors that influence psychosocial function in older adults -
ANSWERS-Spirituality
Culture
Support system
Resilience
Theory of gerotranscendence - ANSWERS-A gradual and ongoing shift
in perspectives from the material world to the cosmic world along with
an increasing satisfaction
Associated wisdom and spiritual grown
High degree of satisfaction
Greater need for meditation and solitude
Less concern with body image and material possessions
Decreased fear of death
Decrease self-centeredness and increased altruism
Culture and psychosocial function - ANSWERS-Culture influence the
way a person perceives psychosocial function
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, NURSING 212 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Definition of mental illness
Beliefs about the cause of mental health
Expression of symptoms
Decision concerning appropriate treatment & healers
Degree of tolerance for abnormal behaviour by others in society.
Culture bound syndrome - ANSWERS-Disorders that are thought to
occur in certain cultural contexts
Conditions fell outside the framework of contemporary biomedicine.
Ex Dhat, Jiryan, Wendigo, Nevios, Chenjing, Whabyung
Resilience - ANSWERS-The ability to bounce back and recover
physical an psychological health in the face of adversity
The ability to use coping mechanisms
Outcome of increasing wisdom
Closely linked to spirituality , a sense of hopefulness and finding
meaning in life and losses
Nurses' role is to support resilience
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, NURSING 212 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Negative consequences - ANSWERS-Helplessness
Anxiety
Loneliness
Psychosocial assessment - ANSWERS-Mental Screening (ie. MMSE)
Physical Appearance
Decision-Making and Executive Function
Affective Function
Contact with Reality
Social Support
Religion & Spirituality
Mini-mental status exam (MMSE) - ANSWERS-Assesses 5 areas of
cognitive function:
Orientation
Attention
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, NURSING 212 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Memory
Language
Spatial-visual skills
FICA: - ANSWERS-faith of beliefs, importance and influence,
community, address
Generic anxiety inventory (GAI) pg. 240
nursing diagnosis in relation to emotions - ANSWERS-Low self esteem
Powerlessness
Social isolation
Ineffective coping
Depression in older adults - ANSWERS-Older adults are less likely to
admit depressive symptoms
Older adults are more likely to experience depression along with other
conditions
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Factors that influence psychosocial function in older adults -
ANSWERS-Spirituality
Culture
Support system
Resilience
Theory of gerotranscendence - ANSWERS-A gradual and ongoing shift
in perspectives from the material world to the cosmic world along with
an increasing satisfaction
Associated wisdom and spiritual grown
High degree of satisfaction
Greater need for meditation and solitude
Less concern with body image and material possessions
Decreased fear of death
Decrease self-centeredness and increased altruism
Culture and psychosocial function - ANSWERS-Culture influence the
way a person perceives psychosocial function
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PAGE
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, NURSING 212 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Definition of mental illness
Beliefs about the cause of mental health
Expression of symptoms
Decision concerning appropriate treatment & healers
Degree of tolerance for abnormal behaviour by others in society.
Culture bound syndrome - ANSWERS-Disorders that are thought to
occur in certain cultural contexts
Conditions fell outside the framework of contemporary biomedicine.
Ex Dhat, Jiryan, Wendigo, Nevios, Chenjing, Whabyung
Resilience - ANSWERS-The ability to bounce back and recover
physical an psychological health in the face of adversity
The ability to use coping mechanisms
Outcome of increasing wisdom
Closely linked to spirituality , a sense of hopefulness and finding
meaning in life and losses
Nurses' role is to support resilience
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PAGE
2
, NURSING 212 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Negative consequences - ANSWERS-Helplessness
Anxiety
Loneliness
Psychosocial assessment - ANSWERS-Mental Screening (ie. MMSE)
Physical Appearance
Decision-Making and Executive Function
Affective Function
Contact with Reality
Social Support
Religion & Spirituality
Mini-mental status exam (MMSE) - ANSWERS-Assesses 5 areas of
cognitive function:
Orientation
Attention
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3
, NURSING 212 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Memory
Language
Spatial-visual skills
FICA: - ANSWERS-faith of beliefs, importance and influence,
community, address
Generic anxiety inventory (GAI) pg. 240
nursing diagnosis in relation to emotions - ANSWERS-Low self esteem
Powerlessness
Social isolation
Ineffective coping
Depression in older adults - ANSWERS-Older adults are less likely to
admit depressive symptoms
Older adults are more likely to experience depression along with other
conditions
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