BSN 425 Foundations of Nursing Care for the Older Adult
Week 2 COMPLETE EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1 of 3
What would the nurse include in the assessment of an older adult, according to sociologic theory?
Select all that apply.
Belief of a higher power or a deity
Loss of a significant other or spouse
Use of an assistive ambulation device
Ability to afford in-home personal care
Moving in with the individual's adult children - answer>>Loss of a significant other or spouse
According to sociologic theory, the nurse would focus on the patient's changing roles. This would
include the loss of a significant other or spouse.
Moving in with the individual's adult children
Moving in with adult children signifies a loss of independence and, in turn, a role change. This would
fall under sociologic theory.
Question 2 of 3
Match the sociologic theory to its description.
Adults respond to life events as they have always done in life.
-Continuity theory
People in society are divided into groups that age collectively.
-Age stratification theory
Older adults withdraw from society and become self-centered.
-Disengagement theory
,An older adult describes success because it is better to be happy and active. -Activity/developmental
task theory - answer>>
Question 3 of 3
Which intervention made by the nurse would help an older adult contemplate his or her spirituality?
Assist patients to find meaning in illnesses or life crises
Assume individuals of the same age have the same beliefs
Explain that roles and society are constantly undergoing change
Reinforce that everyone has his or her own competencies in relation to the environment -
answer>>Assist patients to find meaning in illnesses or life crises
When a person undergoes an illness or a life crisis, the nurse can discuss the impact the situation has
on life. This can help the older adult contemplate spirituality.
Question 1 of 3
Which action depicts the nurse following Maslow's hierarchy of needs when planning care for a
patient?
Discussing the meaning of life with the patient
Referring the patient to social services for housing needs
Asking the patient about significant others and relationships
Placing a security guard outside the room of a patient with an abusive spouse - answer>>Referring the
patient to social services for housing needs
Maslow's hierarchy of needs states that the patient's basic needs must be met first before meeting
higher needs of self-esteem or self-actualization.
Question 2 of 3
According to Erikson, which task would the nurse expect an older adult to accomplish?
Review life accomplishments
Significantly contribute to society
Develop trust in others to meet needs
,Gain self-control and independence within the environment - answer>>Review life accomplishments
The older adult should have a sense of life achievements without regrets.
Question 3 of 3
Which statement explains the intellectual functioning of an older adult?
Intellectual functioning declines in older adults.
Intellectual functioning improves in an older adult.
Intellectual functioning remains unchanged in older adults.
Intellectual functioning plateaus in middle-aged adults, then declines. - answer>>Intellectual
functioning remains unchanged in older adults.
In most older adults, intellectual functioning does not change.
Question 1 of 9
According to biologic theory, which statement describes the effect of aging on organs and organ
systems?
Errors that are repeated lead to death of cells.
All organs within an organism do not age at the same rate.
Aging impacts the immune system, preventing the cross-linking agent from being established.
Free radicals do not attach themselves to molecules in the cell membranes of unsaturated lipids. -
answer>>All organs within an organism do not age at the same rate.
Biological theory describes the effects of aging on organs and organ systems by stating that organs do
not age at the same rate.
Question 2 of 9
Match the theory to its description.
Cannot detect foreign substances nor protect itself from pathogens.
Immunity theory
Mistakes happen at the transcription during protein synthesis from DNA.
Error theory
, Byproducts of metabolism are retained, leading to cell membrane damage.
Free radical theory
The number of cells contained within an organism is preset for life expectancy.
Programmed theory - answer>>
Question 3 of 9
When researching biologic theories related to aging, which statements are receiving increased
acceptance?
Select all that apply.
Free radicals cause damage to cells as people age.
Errors in protein synthesis transcription leads to cellular death.
Overuse of the human body can cause joint and muscle destruction.
Overexpression of damaged genes occurs from limited reproductive cellular ability.
Normal metabolic processes are interrupted by obstructing nutrient and waste movement. -
answer>>Free radicals cause damage to cells as people age.
Overexpression of damaged genes occurs from limited reproductive cellular ability.
Question 4 of 9
Which patient behavior indicates a maladaptive choice based on beliefs or past experiences?
Helping find meaning in life crises
Demonstrating withdrawal from group activities
Declining to participate in spiritual or religious activities
Refusing to take pain medication for cancer pain due to fear of addiction - answer>>Refusing to take
pain medication for cancer pain due to fear of addiction
A patient with cancer pain who refuses to take pain medication for fear of addiction is making this
choice based on beliefs.
Question 5 of 9
Week 2 COMPLETE EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1 of 3
What would the nurse include in the assessment of an older adult, according to sociologic theory?
Select all that apply.
Belief of a higher power or a deity
Loss of a significant other or spouse
Use of an assistive ambulation device
Ability to afford in-home personal care
Moving in with the individual's adult children - answer>>Loss of a significant other or spouse
According to sociologic theory, the nurse would focus on the patient's changing roles. This would
include the loss of a significant other or spouse.
Moving in with the individual's adult children
Moving in with adult children signifies a loss of independence and, in turn, a role change. This would
fall under sociologic theory.
Question 2 of 3
Match the sociologic theory to its description.
Adults respond to life events as they have always done in life.
-Continuity theory
People in society are divided into groups that age collectively.
-Age stratification theory
Older adults withdraw from society and become self-centered.
-Disengagement theory
,An older adult describes success because it is better to be happy and active. -Activity/developmental
task theory - answer>>
Question 3 of 3
Which intervention made by the nurse would help an older adult contemplate his or her spirituality?
Assist patients to find meaning in illnesses or life crises
Assume individuals of the same age have the same beliefs
Explain that roles and society are constantly undergoing change
Reinforce that everyone has his or her own competencies in relation to the environment -
answer>>Assist patients to find meaning in illnesses or life crises
When a person undergoes an illness or a life crisis, the nurse can discuss the impact the situation has
on life. This can help the older adult contemplate spirituality.
Question 1 of 3
Which action depicts the nurse following Maslow's hierarchy of needs when planning care for a
patient?
Discussing the meaning of life with the patient
Referring the patient to social services for housing needs
Asking the patient about significant others and relationships
Placing a security guard outside the room of a patient with an abusive spouse - answer>>Referring the
patient to social services for housing needs
Maslow's hierarchy of needs states that the patient's basic needs must be met first before meeting
higher needs of self-esteem or self-actualization.
Question 2 of 3
According to Erikson, which task would the nurse expect an older adult to accomplish?
Review life accomplishments
Significantly contribute to society
Develop trust in others to meet needs
,Gain self-control and independence within the environment - answer>>Review life accomplishments
The older adult should have a sense of life achievements without regrets.
Question 3 of 3
Which statement explains the intellectual functioning of an older adult?
Intellectual functioning declines in older adults.
Intellectual functioning improves in an older adult.
Intellectual functioning remains unchanged in older adults.
Intellectual functioning plateaus in middle-aged adults, then declines. - answer>>Intellectual
functioning remains unchanged in older adults.
In most older adults, intellectual functioning does not change.
Question 1 of 9
According to biologic theory, which statement describes the effect of aging on organs and organ
systems?
Errors that are repeated lead to death of cells.
All organs within an organism do not age at the same rate.
Aging impacts the immune system, preventing the cross-linking agent from being established.
Free radicals do not attach themselves to molecules in the cell membranes of unsaturated lipids. -
answer>>All organs within an organism do not age at the same rate.
Biological theory describes the effects of aging on organs and organ systems by stating that organs do
not age at the same rate.
Question 2 of 9
Match the theory to its description.
Cannot detect foreign substances nor protect itself from pathogens.
Immunity theory
Mistakes happen at the transcription during protein synthesis from DNA.
Error theory
, Byproducts of metabolism are retained, leading to cell membrane damage.
Free radical theory
The number of cells contained within an organism is preset for life expectancy.
Programmed theory - answer>>
Question 3 of 9
When researching biologic theories related to aging, which statements are receiving increased
acceptance?
Select all that apply.
Free radicals cause damage to cells as people age.
Errors in protein synthesis transcription leads to cellular death.
Overuse of the human body can cause joint and muscle destruction.
Overexpression of damaged genes occurs from limited reproductive cellular ability.
Normal metabolic processes are interrupted by obstructing nutrient and waste movement. -
answer>>Free radicals cause damage to cells as people age.
Overexpression of damaged genes occurs from limited reproductive cellular ability.
Question 4 of 9
Which patient behavior indicates a maladaptive choice based on beliefs or past experiences?
Helping find meaning in life crises
Demonstrating withdrawal from group activities
Declining to participate in spiritual or religious activities
Refusing to take pain medication for cancer pain due to fear of addiction - answer>>Refusing to take
pain medication for cancer pain due to fear of addiction
A patient with cancer pain who refuses to take pain medication for fear of addiction is making this
choice based on beliefs.
Question 5 of 9
