NUR 242 MED/SURG EXAM 1 TESTED (LATEST 2025 /
2026) QUESTIONS WITH REVISED RATIONALIZED
ANSWERS, (A+GUARANTEE)
Four Major subgroups of Late 65 - 74 young old
Adulthood 75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
100 and older elite old
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Yearly flu vaccine
Wellness older adults
pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine
tetanus and booster every 10 years
wear seat belts
alcohol in moderation
avoid smoking
smoke detectors
prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs
medications as prescribed
, avoid OTC medications unless primary care
phyisican directs
Yearly physicial
regular exercise
socialization
reminisce
Common health Issues and Decreased nutrition and hydration
Concerns older adults
Decreased mobility
Stress and loss
Accidents - falls most common/MVA
Drug use and misuse
Mental health/cognition problems (including
substance abuse)
Elder neglect and abuse
,GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Under
Thrive) Complex Syndrome nutrition
Impaired
mobility
Depression
Cognitive
impairment
Depression older adults Most common mental health/behavioral
health problem among older adults. Use
Geriatric Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive,
affective, physical manifestations
Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
Dementia older adults slowly
progresses
generally
chronic
intellectual
impairment
, Most common
Alzheimer's
Multi-infarct dementia, the second most
common resulting from a vascular disorder
Delirium older adults Acute and
fluctuating onset
results from an
unfamiliar place
Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized
thinking, and altered level of consciousness
Nurse's role in Rehab Advocate for the
patient and family
Create therapeutic
rehab milieu
provide whole person patient-centered care
Collaborate with healthcare team for
patient outcome and develop care plan
Communicate with effectively with all
members of the health care team, patient
and family
2026) QUESTIONS WITH REVISED RATIONALIZED
ANSWERS, (A+GUARANTEE)
Four Major subgroups of Late 65 - 74 young old
Adulthood 75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
100 and older elite old
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Yearly flu vaccine
Wellness older adults
pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine
tetanus and booster every 10 years
wear seat belts
alcohol in moderation
avoid smoking
smoke detectors
prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs
medications as prescribed
, avoid OTC medications unless primary care
phyisican directs
Yearly physicial
regular exercise
socialization
reminisce
Common health Issues and Decreased nutrition and hydration
Concerns older adults
Decreased mobility
Stress and loss
Accidents - falls most common/MVA
Drug use and misuse
Mental health/cognition problems (including
substance abuse)
Elder neglect and abuse
,GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Under
Thrive) Complex Syndrome nutrition
Impaired
mobility
Depression
Cognitive
impairment
Depression older adults Most common mental health/behavioral
health problem among older adults. Use
Geriatric Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive,
affective, physical manifestations
Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
Dementia older adults slowly
progresses
generally
chronic
intellectual
impairment
, Most common
Alzheimer's
Multi-infarct dementia, the second most
common resulting from a vascular disorder
Delirium older adults Acute and
fluctuating onset
results from an
unfamiliar place
Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized
thinking, and altered level of consciousness
Nurse's role in Rehab Advocate for the
patient and family
Create therapeutic
rehab milieu
provide whole person patient-centered care
Collaborate with healthcare team for
patient outcome and develop care plan
Communicate with effectively with all
members of the health care team, patient
and family
