MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY NUR 323 –
GERONTOLOGY NURSING EXAM
3|QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|2026 UPDATE
Who are the fastest growing segment of the population - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Older
adult
Age-related changes in hearing - <<<<ANSWERS>>>-Ear canal narrows, hairs more
coarse and stiff, cerumen drier (can cause impactions)
-Ears- loss of elasticity, wrinkly, coarse hairs, tragus large and coarse
-Decreased vestibular sensitivity (balance issues)
Common age-associated changes in hearing - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Tinnitus
Hearing loss
Dizziness/disequilibrium problems
Enculturation - <<<<ANSWERS>>>How cultural knowledge is transmitted from one
member to another
Values - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Cultural beliefs about what is right and wrong
Acculturation - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Process that occurs when a member of one cultural
group adopts the values, beliefs, expectations, and behaviors of another group, usually
in an attempt to become recognized as a member of the new group
Race - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Outward expression of specific genetically influenced,
hereditary traits such as *skin and eye color, facial structures, hair texture, and body
shape and proportions*
Ethnicity - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Social differentiation of people based on group
membership, shared history, and common characteristics
Ethnic identity - <<<<ANSWERS>>>An individual's identification with a particular group
of persons who share similar beliefs and values
Ethnocentrism - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Belief that one's own ethnic group, race, or nation
of origin is superior to that of another's
Age-related changes in taste and smell - <<<<ANSWERS>>>-Decreased sense of
smell (reduction in # of cells, damage to cells, diminished level of neurotransmitters)
, -Decreased sense of taste (not understood)
Common age-associated taste and smell problems - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Dry mouth
(xerostomia)
Age-related changes in touch - <<<<ANSWERS>>>-Sensitivity to light touch diminishes
-Ability to distinguish vibration diminishes
-Tolerance to warm- cold changes
Common age-associated problems with touch - <<<<ANSWERS>>>CVA
PVD
Diabetic neuropathy
Who is most at risk for falling - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Acutely ill or have dementia
Elders admitted to a new setting
Those with functional loss
Elders with sensory and gait problems
Elders taking opioids or who have substance use problems (alcohol)
In 2010 the 65+ population reached how big - <<<<ANSWERS>>>41.4 million (18%
increase)
Has grown steadily since the 1900s
What fraction of people in the US are older adults - <<<<ANSWERS>>>1 in 8 people
(12.6%)
Reasons why people are living longer - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Influx of immigrants before
WWI
Improvements in healthcare
What improvements in healthcare are causing people to live longer -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Decreased infant/child mortality rate
Improved sanitation practices
Widespread use of vaccinations and immunizations
Widespread use of antibiotics
What % increase in the number of minorities is expected to occur by 2020 -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>50%
-Older racial and ethnic minorities have lower health status and receive fewer services
Role of culture on the nursing care of older adults - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Older racial ad
ethnic minorities have lower health status and receive fewer services
Role of family on the nursing care of older adults - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Families often
are the ones taking care of the older adults
GERONTOLOGY NURSING EXAM
3|QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|2026 UPDATE
Who are the fastest growing segment of the population - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Older
adult
Age-related changes in hearing - <<<<ANSWERS>>>-Ear canal narrows, hairs more
coarse and stiff, cerumen drier (can cause impactions)
-Ears- loss of elasticity, wrinkly, coarse hairs, tragus large and coarse
-Decreased vestibular sensitivity (balance issues)
Common age-associated changes in hearing - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Tinnitus
Hearing loss
Dizziness/disequilibrium problems
Enculturation - <<<<ANSWERS>>>How cultural knowledge is transmitted from one
member to another
Values - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Cultural beliefs about what is right and wrong
Acculturation - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Process that occurs when a member of one cultural
group adopts the values, beliefs, expectations, and behaviors of another group, usually
in an attempt to become recognized as a member of the new group
Race - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Outward expression of specific genetically influenced,
hereditary traits such as *skin and eye color, facial structures, hair texture, and body
shape and proportions*
Ethnicity - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Social differentiation of people based on group
membership, shared history, and common characteristics
Ethnic identity - <<<<ANSWERS>>>An individual's identification with a particular group
of persons who share similar beliefs and values
Ethnocentrism - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Belief that one's own ethnic group, race, or nation
of origin is superior to that of another's
Age-related changes in taste and smell - <<<<ANSWERS>>>-Decreased sense of
smell (reduction in # of cells, damage to cells, diminished level of neurotransmitters)
, -Decreased sense of taste (not understood)
Common age-associated taste and smell problems - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Dry mouth
(xerostomia)
Age-related changes in touch - <<<<ANSWERS>>>-Sensitivity to light touch diminishes
-Ability to distinguish vibration diminishes
-Tolerance to warm- cold changes
Common age-associated problems with touch - <<<<ANSWERS>>>CVA
PVD
Diabetic neuropathy
Who is most at risk for falling - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Acutely ill or have dementia
Elders admitted to a new setting
Those with functional loss
Elders with sensory and gait problems
Elders taking opioids or who have substance use problems (alcohol)
In 2010 the 65+ population reached how big - <<<<ANSWERS>>>41.4 million (18%
increase)
Has grown steadily since the 1900s
What fraction of people in the US are older adults - <<<<ANSWERS>>>1 in 8 people
(12.6%)
Reasons why people are living longer - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Influx of immigrants before
WWI
Improvements in healthcare
What improvements in healthcare are causing people to live longer -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Decreased infant/child mortality rate
Improved sanitation practices
Widespread use of vaccinations and immunizations
Widespread use of antibiotics
What % increase in the number of minorities is expected to occur by 2020 -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>50%
-Older racial and ethnic minorities have lower health status and receive fewer services
Role of culture on the nursing care of older adults - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Older racial ad
ethnic minorities have lower health status and receive fewer services
Role of family on the nursing care of older adults - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Families often
are the ones taking care of the older adults
