NU176 EXAM 1 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM Q&A - VERIFIED
ANSWERS - LATEST EDITION - COMPLETE RESOURCE 2026
1. What age range defines the young-old group?
65–74 years
2. What age range defines the middle-old group?
75–84 years
3. What age range defines the old-old group?
85–100 years
4. What age defines the elite-old group?
Older than 100 years
5. What percentage of the population are older adults?
14.9%
6. How many women are older than 65?
23 million
7. How many men are over 65?
17 million
8. Less than what percentage of older adults live in facilities?
5%
9. What does holism mean?
“Whole” or “heal.”
10.What is holistic care?
Care of the mind, body, and spirit.
11.What qualities should a good nursing philosophy have?
It should be simple, specific, and meaningful to the individual.
12.Which nurse developed the Theory of Human Caring?
Jean Watson
13.What is gerotranscendence?
The idea that aging individuals move beyond earlier limited life views.
14.What stage begins around age 65 and continues until death?
Integrity vs. despair.
, 15.What is wisdom in aging?
Looking back with closure and accepting death without fear.
16.What are the four basic concepts of holistic care?
Mind, body, spirit, and socialization.
17.What is active listening?
Paying close attention to verbal and nonverbal communication.
18.What is transpersonal caring?
Human-to-human caring.
19.What is nursing philosophy?
The belief system guiding nursing practice and scholarship.
20.How can Watson’s theory be practiced?
Assist with basic needs, show loving-kindness, teach, create healing
environments, and build trust.
21.What is ageism?
Discrimination based on age.
22.What is subculture theory?
Older adults form their own group with shared norms and standards.
23.What is continuity theory?
Personality and behavior patterns remain stable with age.
24.What are normal heart changes with aging?
Reduced muscle strength, slower conduction, weaker contractions, lower
blood volume, decreased output.
25.What are normal blood vessel changes with aging?
Less elasticity, thicker capillaries, increased blood pressure.
26.What are normal blood changes with aging?
Reduced volume, decreased RBCs, hematocrit, and hemoglobin.
27.What are skeletal system changes with aging?
Rigid rib cage, calcified cartilage, shortened spine, possible stooped
posture.
28.What happens to accessory muscles with aging?
Abdominal muscles weaken; diaphragm usually maintains mass.
29.What bone changes occur with aging?
Bone loss, brittle bones, spinal compression, reduced height.
ANSWERS - LATEST EDITION - COMPLETE RESOURCE 2026
1. What age range defines the young-old group?
65–74 years
2. What age range defines the middle-old group?
75–84 years
3. What age range defines the old-old group?
85–100 years
4. What age defines the elite-old group?
Older than 100 years
5. What percentage of the population are older adults?
14.9%
6. How many women are older than 65?
23 million
7. How many men are over 65?
17 million
8. Less than what percentage of older adults live in facilities?
5%
9. What does holism mean?
“Whole” or “heal.”
10.What is holistic care?
Care of the mind, body, and spirit.
11.What qualities should a good nursing philosophy have?
It should be simple, specific, and meaningful to the individual.
12.Which nurse developed the Theory of Human Caring?
Jean Watson
13.What is gerotranscendence?
The idea that aging individuals move beyond earlier limited life views.
14.What stage begins around age 65 and continues until death?
Integrity vs. despair.
, 15.What is wisdom in aging?
Looking back with closure and accepting death without fear.
16.What are the four basic concepts of holistic care?
Mind, body, spirit, and socialization.
17.What is active listening?
Paying close attention to verbal and nonverbal communication.
18.What is transpersonal caring?
Human-to-human caring.
19.What is nursing philosophy?
The belief system guiding nursing practice and scholarship.
20.How can Watson’s theory be practiced?
Assist with basic needs, show loving-kindness, teach, create healing
environments, and build trust.
21.What is ageism?
Discrimination based on age.
22.What is subculture theory?
Older adults form their own group with shared norms and standards.
23.What is continuity theory?
Personality and behavior patterns remain stable with age.
24.What are normal heart changes with aging?
Reduced muscle strength, slower conduction, weaker contractions, lower
blood volume, decreased output.
25.What are normal blood vessel changes with aging?
Less elasticity, thicker capillaries, increased blood pressure.
26.What are normal blood changes with aging?
Reduced volume, decreased RBCs, hematocrit, and hemoglobin.
27.What are skeletal system changes with aging?
Rigid rib cage, calcified cartilage, shortened spine, possible stooped
posture.
28.What happens to accessory muscles with aging?
Abdominal muscles weaken; diaphragm usually maintains mass.
29.What bone changes occur with aging?
Bone loss, brittle bones, spinal compression, reduced height.
