NUR 242 MED SURG EXAM 1 2025 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
RATED A+
Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood
ANSWER-65 - 74 young old
75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old
100 and older elite old
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness
ANSWER-older adults
Yearly flu vaccine
pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine
,tetanus and booster every 10 years
wear seat belts
alcohol in moderation
avoid smoking
smoke detectors
prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs
medications as prescribed
avoid OTC medications unless primary care
phyisican directs
Yearly physicial
regular exercise
socialization
reminisce
Common health Issues and Concerns older
adults
,ANSWER-Decreased nutrition and hydration
Decreased mobility
Stress and loss
Accidents - falls most common/MVA
Drug use and misuse
Mental health/cognition problems (including
substance abuse)
Elder neglect and abuse
GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex
Syndrome
ANSWER-Under nutrition
Impaired mobility
Depression
Cognitive impairment
, Depression older adults
ANSWER-Most common mental
health/behavioral health problem among older
adults.
Use Geriatric Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive, affective,
physical manifestations
Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
Dementia older adults
ANSWER-slowly progresses
generally chronic
intellectual impairment
Most common Alzheimer's
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
RATED A+
Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood
ANSWER-65 - 74 young old
75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old
100 and older elite old
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness
ANSWER-older adults
Yearly flu vaccine
pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine
,tetanus and booster every 10 years
wear seat belts
alcohol in moderation
avoid smoking
smoke detectors
prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs
medications as prescribed
avoid OTC medications unless primary care
phyisican directs
Yearly physicial
regular exercise
socialization
reminisce
Common health Issues and Concerns older
adults
,ANSWER-Decreased nutrition and hydration
Decreased mobility
Stress and loss
Accidents - falls most common/MVA
Drug use and misuse
Mental health/cognition problems (including
substance abuse)
Elder neglect and abuse
GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex
Syndrome
ANSWER-Under nutrition
Impaired mobility
Depression
Cognitive impairment
, Depression older adults
ANSWER-Most common mental
health/behavioral health problem among older
adults.
Use Geriatric Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive, affective,
physical manifestations
Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
Dementia older adults
ANSWER-slowly progresses
generally chronic
intellectual impairment
Most common Alzheimer's
