Gerontological Nursing Test Bank – BSN
425 (2026/2027) | Questions & Answers |
Graded A | BSN Geriatric Nursing Prep
Wellness -CORRECTANSWER A state that can be achieved even if using medications.
Health -CORRECTANSWER A broad term encompassing attitudes and behaviours.
Nursing interventions -CORRECTANSWER Actions that can help empower a patient to
achieve a higher level of wellness.
Self-actualization -CORRECTANSWER A process that develops simultaneously with
wellness through learning and compromise.
Chronic illness -CORRECTANSWER A condition that does not prevent movement
toward higher wellness.
Biomedical approaches -CORRECTANSWER Treatments and techniques used to
achieve realistic improvements in wellness.
Higher level needs -CORRECTANSWER Needs that can be satisfied in turn as basic
needs are met.
,Empowerment -CORRECTANSWER The process of enabling individuals to achieve a
higher level of wellness.
Attitudes -CORRECTANSWER Beliefs that are part of the broader concept of health.
Behaviours -CORRECTANSWER Actions that are included in the concept of health.
Multiple disabilities -CORRECTANSWER Conditions that do not prevent movement
toward higher wellness.
Dying -CORRECTANSWER A state where movement toward higher wellness is still
possible.
Holistic health -CORRECTANSWER An approach that includes wellness as part of
one's whole being.
Basic self-care requirements -CORRECTANSWER Needs that have been recognized
throughout history.
Health Promotion -CORRECTANSWER The act of fostering wellness at all levels of the
needs hierarchy.
,Maintenance -CORRECTANSWER The ongoing process of supporting health and
wellness.
Gerontological Nursing -CORRECTANSWER A field focused on the care of older
adults.
Healthy Aging -CORRECTANSWER The process of maintaining health and wellness as
one ages.
End-stage prostate cancer -CORRECTANSWER A terminal illness where wellness can
still be addressed through nursing interventions.
NCLEX -CORRECTANSWER A licensing examination for registered nurses.
Application -CORRECTANSWER The use of knowledge in practical situations.
Comprehension -CORRECTANSWER The ability to understand health concepts.
Feedback -CORRECTANSWER Responses that provide information about
performance.
Cognitive Aspects of Aging -CORRECTANSWER Mental processes that change as
individuals grow older.
, Palliative Care -CORRECTANSWER Care focused on providing relief from symptoms
and stress of serious illness.
Comfort -CORRECTANSWER A state of physical and emotional ease.
Cultural Diversity -CORRECTANSWER The variety of cultural identities and practices in
aging.
Economic Issues -CORRECTANSWER Financial factors that affect health and wellness
in older adults.
Legal Issues -CORRECTANSWER Legal considerations that impact the care of older
adults.
Older-person population -CORRECTANSWER Individuals aged 65 and older.
Fastest growing population -CORRECTANSWER Yukon projected to grow fastest by
2031.
Middle-old -CORRECTANSWER Individuals aged 65 to 74 years.
Centenarians -CORRECTANSWER People aged 100 years or older.
425 (2026/2027) | Questions & Answers |
Graded A | BSN Geriatric Nursing Prep
Wellness -CORRECTANSWER A state that can be achieved even if using medications.
Health -CORRECTANSWER A broad term encompassing attitudes and behaviours.
Nursing interventions -CORRECTANSWER Actions that can help empower a patient to
achieve a higher level of wellness.
Self-actualization -CORRECTANSWER A process that develops simultaneously with
wellness through learning and compromise.
Chronic illness -CORRECTANSWER A condition that does not prevent movement
toward higher wellness.
Biomedical approaches -CORRECTANSWER Treatments and techniques used to
achieve realistic improvements in wellness.
Higher level needs -CORRECTANSWER Needs that can be satisfied in turn as basic
needs are met.
,Empowerment -CORRECTANSWER The process of enabling individuals to achieve a
higher level of wellness.
Attitudes -CORRECTANSWER Beliefs that are part of the broader concept of health.
Behaviours -CORRECTANSWER Actions that are included in the concept of health.
Multiple disabilities -CORRECTANSWER Conditions that do not prevent movement
toward higher wellness.
Dying -CORRECTANSWER A state where movement toward higher wellness is still
possible.
Holistic health -CORRECTANSWER An approach that includes wellness as part of
one's whole being.
Basic self-care requirements -CORRECTANSWER Needs that have been recognized
throughout history.
Health Promotion -CORRECTANSWER The act of fostering wellness at all levels of the
needs hierarchy.
,Maintenance -CORRECTANSWER The ongoing process of supporting health and
wellness.
Gerontological Nursing -CORRECTANSWER A field focused on the care of older
adults.
Healthy Aging -CORRECTANSWER The process of maintaining health and wellness as
one ages.
End-stage prostate cancer -CORRECTANSWER A terminal illness where wellness can
still be addressed through nursing interventions.
NCLEX -CORRECTANSWER A licensing examination for registered nurses.
Application -CORRECTANSWER The use of knowledge in practical situations.
Comprehension -CORRECTANSWER The ability to understand health concepts.
Feedback -CORRECTANSWER Responses that provide information about
performance.
Cognitive Aspects of Aging -CORRECTANSWER Mental processes that change as
individuals grow older.
, Palliative Care -CORRECTANSWER Care focused on providing relief from symptoms
and stress of serious illness.
Comfort -CORRECTANSWER A state of physical and emotional ease.
Cultural Diversity -CORRECTANSWER The variety of cultural identities and practices in
aging.
Economic Issues -CORRECTANSWER Financial factors that affect health and wellness
in older adults.
Legal Issues -CORRECTANSWER Legal considerations that impact the care of older
adults.
Older-person population -CORRECTANSWER Individuals aged 65 and older.
Fastest growing population -CORRECTANSWER Yukon projected to grow fastest by
2031.
Middle-old -CORRECTANSWER Individuals aged 65 to 74 years.
Centenarians -CORRECTANSWER People aged 100 years or older.
