CARE OF OLDER ADULTS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

CARE OF OLDER ADULTS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
CARE OF Older Adults Comprehensive Examination
TEST Questions and Answers Verified Solutions
Latest Update 2026/2027

Question:
● What is geriatrics?

Answer:
The branch of medicine focused on health and disease in older adults.



Question:
● What is ageism?

Answer:
Stereotyping or discrimination based on age.



Question:
● What does functional status refer to?

Answer:
The ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs.



Question:
● What is frailty in older adults?

Answer:
A state of decreased physiological reserve and increased vulnerability.



Question:
● What are the classifications of aging?

, Answer:
Young old (65-74), middle old (75-84), old old (85+).



Question:
● What characterizes the young old age group?

Answer:
Ages 65-74; generally active and independent.



Question:
● What characterizes the middle old age group?

Answer:
Ages 75-84; may have increasing physical limitations.



Question:
● What characterizes the old old age group?

Answer:
Ages 85+; highest risk for chronic illness, frailty, and dependence.



Question:
● How does the aging population impact nursing?

Answer:
Increased need for skills in chronic disease management, polypharmacy monitoring, fall prevention,
cognitive assessment, and long term care.



Question:
● What are common misconceptions about aging?

Answer: