NURS 1015 EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉What is PACE? Answer: PACE stands for Program of All-inclusive
Care for the Elderly. It is a Medicare and Medicaid program that
provides services in one specific area to promote and maintain
independence (elders can remain living at home).
◉What is polypharmacy? Answer: Polypharmacy is taking too many
or potentially inappropriate medications (e.g., doesn't match
diagnosis)
- 2 or more medications
- Also includes mixing herbal supplements and taking OTC meds
frequently
◉What is STOPP/START? Answer: A list of medications
STOPP - do not give to the elderly
,START - safe to prescribe
◉What percentage of elders have a chronic disease? Answer: 80%
of elders have a chronic disease. The more they have, the less
independent they are.
◉What is the BEERS criteria? Answer: A list of medications that are
either appropriate, should be used with caution, or should not be
used at all for the elderly.
◉What is Peck's theory of aging? Answer: Although physical decline
occurs in old age, mental and social capacities tend to increase.
◉What are psychosocial changes related to aging? Answer: -
Retirement (a very big one; attached to role theory)
- Social isolation
- Sexuality
- Housing and environment
, - Death
◉What are some overlooked immunizations in elders? Answer: -
Flu (yearly shot)
- Shingles (herpes zoster) (2 step)
- Tdap
- Whooping cough
- Tetanus (every 10 years if high risk)
- Pneumonia (after 65)
- Measles
- Chickenpox (varicella zoster)
◉What are the leading causes of death for elders? Answer: - Heart
disease
2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉What is PACE? Answer: PACE stands for Program of All-inclusive
Care for the Elderly. It is a Medicare and Medicaid program that
provides services in one specific area to promote and maintain
independence (elders can remain living at home).
◉What is polypharmacy? Answer: Polypharmacy is taking too many
or potentially inappropriate medications (e.g., doesn't match
diagnosis)
- 2 or more medications
- Also includes mixing herbal supplements and taking OTC meds
frequently
◉What is STOPP/START? Answer: A list of medications
STOPP - do not give to the elderly
,START - safe to prescribe
◉What percentage of elders have a chronic disease? Answer: 80%
of elders have a chronic disease. The more they have, the less
independent they are.
◉What is the BEERS criteria? Answer: A list of medications that are
either appropriate, should be used with caution, or should not be
used at all for the elderly.
◉What is Peck's theory of aging? Answer: Although physical decline
occurs in old age, mental and social capacities tend to increase.
◉What are psychosocial changes related to aging? Answer: -
Retirement (a very big one; attached to role theory)
- Social isolation
- Sexuality
- Housing and environment
, - Death
◉What are some overlooked immunizations in elders? Answer: -
Flu (yearly shot)
- Shingles (herpes zoster) (2 step)
- Tdap
- Whooping cough
- Tetanus (every 10 years if high risk)
- Pneumonia (after 65)
- Measles
- Chickenpox (varicella zoster)
◉What are the leading causes of death for elders? Answer: - Heart
disease
