NUR 2214 NURSING CARE OF THE OLDER
ADULT EXAMS 1 2 3 & FINAL 2026 ACTUAL
TEST PAPERS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Ratio of older men to older women Answer: 7:10
◉ Young old GO-GOs Answer: 65-74
◉ Middle old SLOW-GOs Answer: 75-84
◉ Old old NO-GOs Answer: 85-100
◉ Elite old Answer: 100 and older
◉ Old old and elite old Answer: -fastest growing subset
-frail
-greatest need for support
-economically disadvantaged
,◉ The greatest amount of older adults live in... Answer: California 3.8
million
◉ Majority of older adults live in these states.... Answer: California,
Florida, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania
◉ Residential settings Answer: 95% older adults live at home
5% institutions
◉ Aspects of aging Answer: -Universal process-
-emotional, spiritual
-challenges in health and function
-education empowers quality of life
◉ Successful aging's 3 components Answer: -active engagement w/ life
-high cognitive and physical function
, -low probability of disease and disability
◉ Aging Answer: universal process beginning at birth
◉ Subjective age Answer: persons perception of age
◉ Perceived age Answer: other people estimation of someone's age
◉ Chronologic age Answer: length of time that has passed since birth
◉ Functional age Answer: ones functional ability to participate in
activities (physiological, psychological)
◉ Gerontological nursing Answer: recognizes effects of ageism and
addresses attitudes that interfere w/ holistic care
◉ Ageism Answer: prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's
age
◉ Aging anxiety Answer: fears and worries regarding detrimental effects
associated with aging
ADULT EXAMS 1 2 3 & FINAL 2026 ACTUAL
TEST PAPERS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Ratio of older men to older women Answer: 7:10
◉ Young old GO-GOs Answer: 65-74
◉ Middle old SLOW-GOs Answer: 75-84
◉ Old old NO-GOs Answer: 85-100
◉ Elite old Answer: 100 and older
◉ Old old and elite old Answer: -fastest growing subset
-frail
-greatest need for support
-economically disadvantaged
,◉ The greatest amount of older adults live in... Answer: California 3.8
million
◉ Majority of older adults live in these states.... Answer: California,
Florida, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania
◉ Residential settings Answer: 95% older adults live at home
5% institutions
◉ Aspects of aging Answer: -Universal process-
-emotional, spiritual
-challenges in health and function
-education empowers quality of life
◉ Successful aging's 3 components Answer: -active engagement w/ life
-high cognitive and physical function
, -low probability of disease and disability
◉ Aging Answer: universal process beginning at birth
◉ Subjective age Answer: persons perception of age
◉ Perceived age Answer: other people estimation of someone's age
◉ Chronologic age Answer: length of time that has passed since birth
◉ Functional age Answer: ones functional ability to participate in
activities (physiological, psychological)
◉ Gerontological nursing Answer: recognizes effects of ageism and
addresses attitudes that interfere w/ holistic care
◉ Ageism Answer: prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's
age
◉ Aging anxiety Answer: fears and worries regarding detrimental effects
associated with aging
