NU 176 GERIATRIC NURSING EXAM 4 2026
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
DETAILED REVIEW
◉ What are the 3 theories of psychological theories of aging? Answer: -
developmental theory
-subculture theory
-continuity theory
◉ Genetic theory Answer: Born with a genetic program that
predetermined life span
◉ Wear and tear theory Answer: All life is a fine tuned machine. Body
parts wear out as they age
◉ Nutrients theory Answer: Aging and the quality of life depend on the
persons nutritional intake of their lifespan
◉ Developmental theory Answer: Erikson's integrity vs. despair
◉ subculture theory Answer: Defines old people as their own subculture,
with cultural norms
, ◉ Continuity theory Answer: People change physiologically as they age,
but their base personality behavior patterns do not change
◉ What is the study of gerontology Answer: Study of aging. Includes
physical, social, spiritual, and economic consideration
◉ What percentage of the population is made up of older adults?
Answer: 16%
30m women
24m men
◉ Caucasions have a lower life expectancy than Answer: Asian and
Hispanic groups
◉ Caucasians have higher life expectancy than Answer: Black and
American indian/Alaska native people
◉ What percentage of elderly live alone or with family? Answer: 95%
◉ Elderly people are at risk for Answer: Knowledge deficit
Teach how to take bp and check 02 and glucose
◉ Holistic care Answer: Care of body, mind, and spirit of the person as a
whole
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
DETAILED REVIEW
◉ What are the 3 theories of psychological theories of aging? Answer: -
developmental theory
-subculture theory
-continuity theory
◉ Genetic theory Answer: Born with a genetic program that
predetermined life span
◉ Wear and tear theory Answer: All life is a fine tuned machine. Body
parts wear out as they age
◉ Nutrients theory Answer: Aging and the quality of life depend on the
persons nutritional intake of their lifespan
◉ Developmental theory Answer: Erikson's integrity vs. despair
◉ subculture theory Answer: Defines old people as their own subculture,
with cultural norms
, ◉ Continuity theory Answer: People change physiologically as they age,
but their base personality behavior patterns do not change
◉ What is the study of gerontology Answer: Study of aging. Includes
physical, social, spiritual, and economic consideration
◉ What percentage of the population is made up of older adults?
Answer: 16%
30m women
24m men
◉ Caucasions have a lower life expectancy than Answer: Asian and
Hispanic groups
◉ Caucasians have higher life expectancy than Answer: Black and
American indian/Alaska native people
◉ What percentage of elderly live alone or with family? Answer: 95%
◉ Elderly people are at risk for Answer: Knowledge deficit
Teach how to take bp and check 02 and glucose
◉ Holistic care Answer: Care of body, mind, and spirit of the person as a
whole
