NUR 2214 NURSING CARE OF THE OLDER
ADULT EXAMS 1 2 3 & FINAL 2026 FINAL
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◉ subjective age. Answer: a persons perception of their age
◉ chronological age. Answer: the actual age of someone
◉ functional age. Answer: functional status of the individual
◉ ageism. Answer: Stereotyping, prejudice, or discrimination based on
age
◉ Ageism can lead to. Answer: Poor health outcomes
Reduced autonomy
Lower quality of care
◉ successful aging. Answer: -low probability of disease
-high physical and cognitive function
-active engagement with life
◉ cultural self assessment. Answer: -Examine personal beliefs, values,
and biases
, -Understand how culture affects: Health beliefs, Communication,
Decision-making
-Essential for patient-centered care
◉ linguistics competence. Answer: Ability to communicate effectively
with patients who have limited English
-Use trained medical interpreters (not family when possible)
-Speak directly to the patient
-Use simple language
-Confirm understanding
◉ health inequities. Answer: associated with differences that are unfair,
avoidable, and systemic
◉ social determinants. Answer: income, education, housing, and access
to care directly impacts older adults ability to manage chronic
conditions.
◉ health literacy. Answer: affects how older adults understand and act
on health informations.
-nurses should use plain language, visual aids, and teach back methods.
◉ negative functional consequences. Answer: typically occur because of
a combination of age related changes and risk factors.
ADULT EXAMS 1 2 3 & FINAL 2026 FINAL
REVIEW BUNDLED SOLUTION PACKAGE
◉ subjective age. Answer: a persons perception of their age
◉ chronological age. Answer: the actual age of someone
◉ functional age. Answer: functional status of the individual
◉ ageism. Answer: Stereotyping, prejudice, or discrimination based on
age
◉ Ageism can lead to. Answer: Poor health outcomes
Reduced autonomy
Lower quality of care
◉ successful aging. Answer: -low probability of disease
-high physical and cognitive function
-active engagement with life
◉ cultural self assessment. Answer: -Examine personal beliefs, values,
and biases
, -Understand how culture affects: Health beliefs, Communication,
Decision-making
-Essential for patient-centered care
◉ linguistics competence. Answer: Ability to communicate effectively
with patients who have limited English
-Use trained medical interpreters (not family when possible)
-Speak directly to the patient
-Use simple language
-Confirm understanding
◉ health inequities. Answer: associated with differences that are unfair,
avoidable, and systemic
◉ social determinants. Answer: income, education, housing, and access
to care directly impacts older adults ability to manage chronic
conditions.
◉ health literacy. Answer: affects how older adults understand and act
on health informations.
-nurses should use plain language, visual aids, and teach back methods.
◉ negative functional consequences. Answer: typically occur because of
a combination of age related changes and risk factors.
