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NURSING 220 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
2026 LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
The nurse knows that which patient is an example of the Wear-
and-Tear Theory of Aging? - correct answer -An 88-year-old with
heart failure, kidney failure, and osteoarthritis
The nurse is caring for a group of older adults. Which patient(s) in
this group is/are exhibiting normal signs of aging? - correct
answer -The patient with knee pain and wrinkles around the eyes
The patient who needs reading glasses and states that the food
tastes bland
The patient who states that constipation is an increasing problem
Which behavior by the young adult patient indicates an
understanding of patient education aimed at reducing the health
risks for that age group? - correct answer -Limiting alcohol use
to an occasional drink
While assessing a patient for domestic violence, the nurse knows
that which statement is true regarding domestic violence? -
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correct answer -It occurs across socioeconomic levels and
cultural boundaries.
Which step(s) can nurses and health care providers take to
remove barriers to identifying and treating victims of domestic
violence? - correct answer -Ask about abuse.
Screen for domestic violence with all patients.
Which group is referred to as the "sandwich generation?" -
correct answer -Middle adults who are caretakers for multiple
generations of their family
Which term indicates a mental health disorder that is frequently
seen in older adults? - correct answer -Depression
For which person seen at a physician's office appointment would
patient and family education be most critical? - correct answer -A
75-year-old female patient just prescribed the anticoagulant
warfarin
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Which factor(s) is/are likely to influence the transition from
adolescence to adulthood? - correct answer -Cultural beliefs
Societal values
Personal beliefs and expectations
The most commonly reported illicit drugs are - correct answer -
marijuana and hashish.
Consequences of domestic violence include all of the following
except: - correct answer -Type 1 diabetes and hyperglycemia
Which statement below is not true about fluid intelligence? -
correct answer -Increases throughout middle adulthood
Strategies for stress relief when caring for an aging parent include
all of the following except: - correct answer -Place him or her in a
nursing home
The term "ageism" refers to - correct answer -prejudices and
stereotypes applied to individuals based on their age
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Which of the following statements regarding older adults is not
true? - correct answer -Chronic illnesses include arthritis, COPD,
and stds.
The hallmark of the older adult populations is - correct answer -
increases in diversity.
Which of the following questions may help the nurse determine
the mental health status of a patient? - correct answer -How
often do you have trouble relaxing? How often do you feel
nervous? Do you have thoughts of harming yourself?
Which of the following questions should be included in the health
assessment of the young adult? - correct answer -Have you
attempted to harm yourself in the past or do you have plans to do
so now?
Do you keep guns in your house?
Do you wear your seat belt?
NURSING 220 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
2026 LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
The nurse knows that which patient is an example of the Wear-
and-Tear Theory of Aging? - correct answer -An 88-year-old with
heart failure, kidney failure, and osteoarthritis
The nurse is caring for a group of older adults. Which patient(s) in
this group is/are exhibiting normal signs of aging? - correct
answer -The patient with knee pain and wrinkles around the eyes
The patient who needs reading glasses and states that the food
tastes bland
The patient who states that constipation is an increasing problem
Which behavior by the young adult patient indicates an
understanding of patient education aimed at reducing the health
risks for that age group? - correct answer -Limiting alcohol use
to an occasional drink
While assessing a patient for domestic violence, the nurse knows
that which statement is true regarding domestic violence? -
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correct answer -It occurs across socioeconomic levels and
cultural boundaries.
Which step(s) can nurses and health care providers take to
remove barriers to identifying and treating victims of domestic
violence? - correct answer -Ask about abuse.
Screen for domestic violence with all patients.
Which group is referred to as the "sandwich generation?" -
correct answer -Middle adults who are caretakers for multiple
generations of their family
Which term indicates a mental health disorder that is frequently
seen in older adults? - correct answer -Depression
For which person seen at a physician's office appointment would
patient and family education be most critical? - correct answer -A
75-year-old female patient just prescribed the anticoagulant
warfarin
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Which factor(s) is/are likely to influence the transition from
adolescence to adulthood? - correct answer -Cultural beliefs
Societal values
Personal beliefs and expectations
The most commonly reported illicit drugs are - correct answer -
marijuana and hashish.
Consequences of domestic violence include all of the following
except: - correct answer -Type 1 diabetes and hyperglycemia
Which statement below is not true about fluid intelligence? -
correct answer -Increases throughout middle adulthood
Strategies for stress relief when caring for an aging parent include
all of the following except: - correct answer -Place him or her in a
nursing home
The term "ageism" refers to - correct answer -prejudices and
stereotypes applied to individuals based on their age
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Which of the following statements regarding older adults is not
true? - correct answer -Chronic illnesses include arthritis, COPD,
and stds.
The hallmark of the older adult populations is - correct answer -
increases in diversity.
Which of the following questions may help the nurse determine
the mental health status of a patient? - correct answer -How
often do you have trouble relaxing? How often do you feel
nervous? Do you have thoughts of harming yourself?
Which of the following questions should be included in the health
assessment of the young adult? - correct answer -Have you
attempted to harm yourself in the past or do you have plans to do
so now?
Do you keep guns in your house?
Do you wear your seat belt?
