WGU C475 EXAM CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS FULL SOLUTION
◉ subjective age. Answer: person's own perception of age
◉ Chronologic age. Answer: length of time that has passed since
birth
◉ functional age. Answer: physiologic health, psychological well-
being, socioeconomic factors, ability to function and participate in
activities
◉ successful aging. Answer: low probability of disease. high physical
and functional capacity. active engagement with life. psychological
dimensions.
◉ life span. Answer: from 0 to the oldest person alive.
◉ Morbidity. Answer: disease
◉ mortality. Answer: death
,◉ life expectancy. Answer: A figure indicating how long, on average,
a person may be expected to live
◉ young olds. Answer: 65-74
◉ olds. Answer: 74-84
◉ oldest olds. Answer: 84+ (fastest growing group)
◉ what is supposed to happen in 2035. Answer: older adults are
going to out number children
◉ what is the relationship between aging and education. Answer:
more education means healthier aging.
◉ percentage of adults 65 and older. Answer: 14%
◉ what percentage of 14% of older people are in poverty. Answer:
8.2%
◉ Therapeutic Communication. Answer: -Listen to verbal
-Look for non-verbal
,-Convey nonjudgmental attitudes
-Be respectful, supportive, open to expression of fear, anger,
loneliness
-Support others feelings
-Provide positive feedback
-Encourage discussion
◉ Barriers to effective communication. Answer: Different language
•Too much information
•More than one person communicating at the same time
•Noisy environment
•Sensory impairment
•Physical or Neurological Impairment
◉ Barriers to communication (you). Answer: Speaking too fast
•Obstructing your voice
•Minimizing feelings
•Giving false reassurance
•Offering a trite response
•Changing the subject
•Jumping to conclusions
•Using elderspeak: "dearie, or honey
, ◉ Strategies to Enhance Communication. Answer: •Face to face in a
private room with good lighting (avoiding back ground glare)
•Quiet
•Address comfort needs
•Exchange names (use respectful titles), ask correct pronunciation,
shake hands
•Avoid slang
•Use purposefully, culturally appropriate touch
Use proper and preferred names.
Use wording of "you" instead of "we"
.Introduce yourself clearly.
Don't rush the conversation
Use actively listen, empathize with resident
Talk to the patient/client
Compensate for Hearing or Visual Loss
◉ Erickson Stage of Psychosocial Development Theory for the Older
Adult. Answer: last stage of the theory named integrity vs despair,
ages 65 and older. the elder realizes how good or bad their life was
while thinking of their accomplishments and vice versa.
success=wisdom which means better health outcomes.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS FULL SOLUTION
◉ subjective age. Answer: person's own perception of age
◉ Chronologic age. Answer: length of time that has passed since
birth
◉ functional age. Answer: physiologic health, psychological well-
being, socioeconomic factors, ability to function and participate in
activities
◉ successful aging. Answer: low probability of disease. high physical
and functional capacity. active engagement with life. psychological
dimensions.
◉ life span. Answer: from 0 to the oldest person alive.
◉ Morbidity. Answer: disease
◉ mortality. Answer: death
,◉ life expectancy. Answer: A figure indicating how long, on average,
a person may be expected to live
◉ young olds. Answer: 65-74
◉ olds. Answer: 74-84
◉ oldest olds. Answer: 84+ (fastest growing group)
◉ what is supposed to happen in 2035. Answer: older adults are
going to out number children
◉ what is the relationship between aging and education. Answer:
more education means healthier aging.
◉ percentage of adults 65 and older. Answer: 14%
◉ what percentage of 14% of older people are in poverty. Answer:
8.2%
◉ Therapeutic Communication. Answer: -Listen to verbal
-Look for non-verbal
,-Convey nonjudgmental attitudes
-Be respectful, supportive, open to expression of fear, anger,
loneliness
-Support others feelings
-Provide positive feedback
-Encourage discussion
◉ Barriers to effective communication. Answer: Different language
•Too much information
•More than one person communicating at the same time
•Noisy environment
•Sensory impairment
•Physical or Neurological Impairment
◉ Barriers to communication (you). Answer: Speaking too fast
•Obstructing your voice
•Minimizing feelings
•Giving false reassurance
•Offering a trite response
•Changing the subject
•Jumping to conclusions
•Using elderspeak: "dearie, or honey
, ◉ Strategies to Enhance Communication. Answer: •Face to face in a
private room with good lighting (avoiding back ground glare)
•Quiet
•Address comfort needs
•Exchange names (use respectful titles), ask correct pronunciation,
shake hands
•Avoid slang
•Use purposefully, culturally appropriate touch
Use proper and preferred names.
Use wording of "you" instead of "we"
.Introduce yourself clearly.
Don't rush the conversation
Use actively listen, empathize with resident
Talk to the patient/client
Compensate for Hearing or Visual Loss
◉ Erickson Stage of Psychosocial Development Theory for the Older
Adult. Answer: last stage of the theory named integrity vs despair,
ages 65 and older. the elder realizes how good or bad their life was
while thinking of their accomplishments and vice versa.
success=wisdom which means better health outcomes.
