WGU C475 EXAM CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT
FINAL PAPER 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Nursing process. Answer: emphasis on health promotion and
nursing interventions that address negative consequences
◉ Applying the functional consequences Theory to Promote
Wellness (Quality of Life) in the Elderly. Answer: -nurses can
incorporate wellness outcomes to address individual adults
aspirations for well-being of body, mind and sprit.
-Educating clients/caregivers about interventions to minimize risk
factors
-Using a holistic perspective allows for wellness in physical,
psychological and spiritual aspects of function
◉ what is going to happen to the elderly race population by 2060.
Answer: the amount of white non hispanic elderly will decrease
while hispanic or latino, black, asian, and other races will increase.
◉ prevalence of heart disease by race. Answer: white- 30.7
,black- 26.4
hispanic- 22.9
◉ prevalence of hypertension by race. Answer: white- 54.2
black- 70.6
hispanic- 57.1
◉ prevalence of cancer by race. Answer: white-26
black- 16.7
hispanic- 12.5
◉ prevalence of cancer by diabetes by race. Answer: white- 18.3
black- 32.1
hispanic- 32.3
◉ prevalence of arthritis by race. Answer: white- 50.1
black- 51.3
hispanic- 43.7
◉ Overview of Cultural Groups (% of population in Michigan).
Answer: White (76%)
African Americans (14%)
, Hispanics (5%)
Asian (3%)
Rural older adults(13%)
Homeless older adults ??
Lesbian, gay, bisexual older adults (LGBTQ)
◉ What is culture?. Answer: The body of customary beliefs, material
traits, and social forms that constitute the distinct tradition of a
group of people.
◉ Cultural Characteristics Includes. Answer: Language, Values,
Beliefs, Customs, Cuisine, etc.
◉ how can cultural characteristics be expressed. Answer: Expressed
in: body language, spoken language, religion, spirituality, changing
over time, gender specific, ranges of possible behavior patterns.
◉ What is cultural competence?. Answer: to provide appropriate
culturally sensitive care related to the clients beliefs and practices.
◉ Benefits of Cultural Competence. Answer: Builds trust with
clients, acceptance, and improve communication
FINAL PAPER 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Nursing process. Answer: emphasis on health promotion and
nursing interventions that address negative consequences
◉ Applying the functional consequences Theory to Promote
Wellness (Quality of Life) in the Elderly. Answer: -nurses can
incorporate wellness outcomes to address individual adults
aspirations for well-being of body, mind and sprit.
-Educating clients/caregivers about interventions to minimize risk
factors
-Using a holistic perspective allows for wellness in physical,
psychological and spiritual aspects of function
◉ what is going to happen to the elderly race population by 2060.
Answer: the amount of white non hispanic elderly will decrease
while hispanic or latino, black, asian, and other races will increase.
◉ prevalence of heart disease by race. Answer: white- 30.7
,black- 26.4
hispanic- 22.9
◉ prevalence of hypertension by race. Answer: white- 54.2
black- 70.6
hispanic- 57.1
◉ prevalence of cancer by race. Answer: white-26
black- 16.7
hispanic- 12.5
◉ prevalence of cancer by diabetes by race. Answer: white- 18.3
black- 32.1
hispanic- 32.3
◉ prevalence of arthritis by race. Answer: white- 50.1
black- 51.3
hispanic- 43.7
◉ Overview of Cultural Groups (% of population in Michigan).
Answer: White (76%)
African Americans (14%)
, Hispanics (5%)
Asian (3%)
Rural older adults(13%)
Homeless older adults ??
Lesbian, gay, bisexual older adults (LGBTQ)
◉ What is culture?. Answer: The body of customary beliefs, material
traits, and social forms that constitute the distinct tradition of a
group of people.
◉ Cultural Characteristics Includes. Answer: Language, Values,
Beliefs, Customs, Cuisine, etc.
◉ how can cultural characteristics be expressed. Answer: Expressed
in: body language, spoken language, religion, spirituality, changing
over time, gender specific, ranges of possible behavior patterns.
◉ What is cultural competence?. Answer: to provide appropriate
culturally sensitive care related to the clients beliefs and practices.
◉ Benefits of Cultural Competence. Answer: Builds trust with
clients, acceptance, and improve communication
