NUR 257 Exam 1 - Geriatrics: (Latest 2026/2027 Update)
Aging Theories, Health Promotion, Geriatric Syndromes,
End of Life, Cultural Competence
Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – Nursing Program
SUBJECT COURSE FORMAT
Geriatric Nursing - Aging Theories, NUR 257 Exam 1 Q&A Guide with Rationale
Health Promotion, Geriatric
Syndromes
Question 1
What are the defining characteristics of the young-old group (ages 65-74)?
A. Often newly retired, usually more active and independent, commonly focused on health promotion and
adjustment to aging
B. More likely to have frailty and multiple chronic conditions
C. A rapidly growing group with unique health, social, and functional needs
D. Require long-term care services
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Often newly retired, usually more active and independent, commonly focused on health
promotion and adjustment to aging
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Young-old adults typically maintain active lifestyles and focus on health promotion.
• They are often adjusting to retirement and new social roles.
,Question 2
What are the defining characteristics of the middle-old group (ages 75-84)?
A. Often newly retired, usually more active and independent
B. May begin experiencing more chronic illness, functional changes, and increased need for support with some
activities
C. More likely to have frailty, multiple chronic conditions, sensory changes, and greater dependence
D. A rapidly growing group with unique health needs
CORRECT ANSWER
B. May begin experiencing more chronic illness, functional changes, and increased need for support
with some activities
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Middle-old adults often require more assistance with IADLs and some ADLs.
• Chronic illness burden increases in this age group.
Question 3
What are the defining characteristics of the old-old group (age 85 and older)?
A. Often newly retired and active
B. May begin experiencing chronic illness and functional changes
C. More likely to have frailty, multiple chronic conditions, sensory changes, and greater dependence on
caregivers or long-term care services
D. A rapidly growing group with unique health needs
CORRECT ANSWER
C. More likely to have frailty, multiple chronic conditions, sensory changes, and greater
dependence on caregivers or long-term care services
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Old-old adults have the highest rates of disability, dementia, and frailty.
• They often require long-term care services or skilled nursing facilities.
, Question 4
What are the defining characteristics of centenarians (age 100 and older)?
A. Often newly retired and active
B. May begin experiencing chronic illness and functional changes
C. More likely to have frailty and multiple chronic conditions
D. A rapidly growing group with unique health, social, and functional needs
CORRECT ANSWER
D. A rapidly growing group with unique health, social, and functional needs
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Centenarians are the fastest-growing age demographic.
• They have unique health needs requiring specialized geriatric expertise.
Question 5
What are general interventions to promote wellness in the presence of chronic illness or disability?
A. Promote the highest possible level of independence and quality of life through symptom management, pain
control, safety, nutrition, mobility, skin care, rest, and emotional support
B. Focus only on curative treatments
C. Encourage complete bed rest
D. Avoid discussing chronic illness with patients
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Promote the highest possible level of independence and quality of life through symptom
management, pain control, safety, nutrition, mobility, skin care, rest, and emotional support
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Wellness promotion in chronic illness focuses on maximizing function and quality of life.
• Symptom management and safety are priority interventions.
Aging Theories, Health Promotion, Geriatric Syndromes,
End of Life, Cultural Competence
Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – Nursing Program
SUBJECT COURSE FORMAT
Geriatric Nursing - Aging Theories, NUR 257 Exam 1 Q&A Guide with Rationale
Health Promotion, Geriatric
Syndromes
Question 1
What are the defining characteristics of the young-old group (ages 65-74)?
A. Often newly retired, usually more active and independent, commonly focused on health promotion and
adjustment to aging
B. More likely to have frailty and multiple chronic conditions
C. A rapidly growing group with unique health, social, and functional needs
D. Require long-term care services
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Often newly retired, usually more active and independent, commonly focused on health
promotion and adjustment to aging
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Young-old adults typically maintain active lifestyles and focus on health promotion.
• They are often adjusting to retirement and new social roles.
,Question 2
What are the defining characteristics of the middle-old group (ages 75-84)?
A. Often newly retired, usually more active and independent
B. May begin experiencing more chronic illness, functional changes, and increased need for support with some
activities
C. More likely to have frailty, multiple chronic conditions, sensory changes, and greater dependence
D. A rapidly growing group with unique health needs
CORRECT ANSWER
B. May begin experiencing more chronic illness, functional changes, and increased need for support
with some activities
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Middle-old adults often require more assistance with IADLs and some ADLs.
• Chronic illness burden increases in this age group.
Question 3
What are the defining characteristics of the old-old group (age 85 and older)?
A. Often newly retired and active
B. May begin experiencing chronic illness and functional changes
C. More likely to have frailty, multiple chronic conditions, sensory changes, and greater dependence on
caregivers or long-term care services
D. A rapidly growing group with unique health needs
CORRECT ANSWER
C. More likely to have frailty, multiple chronic conditions, sensory changes, and greater
dependence on caregivers or long-term care services
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Old-old adults have the highest rates of disability, dementia, and frailty.
• They often require long-term care services or skilled nursing facilities.
, Question 4
What are the defining characteristics of centenarians (age 100 and older)?
A. Often newly retired and active
B. May begin experiencing chronic illness and functional changes
C. More likely to have frailty and multiple chronic conditions
D. A rapidly growing group with unique health, social, and functional needs
CORRECT ANSWER
D. A rapidly growing group with unique health, social, and functional needs
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Centenarians are the fastest-growing age demographic.
• They have unique health needs requiring specialized geriatric expertise.
Question 5
What are general interventions to promote wellness in the presence of chronic illness or disability?
A. Promote the highest possible level of independence and quality of life through symptom management, pain
control, safety, nutrition, mobility, skin care, rest, and emotional support
B. Focus only on curative treatments
C. Encourage complete bed rest
D. Avoid discussing chronic illness with patients
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Promote the highest possible level of independence and quality of life through symptom
management, pain control, safety, nutrition, mobility, skin care, rest, and emotional support
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Wellness promotion in chronic illness focuses on maximizing function and quality of life.
• Symptom management and safety are priority interventions.
