GERONTOLOGY FINAL EXAM
PREPARATION 2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
●● What is subjective age? Answer: Subjective age is the individual's
perception of his or her age.
●● What is chronological age? Answer: Chronological age is the length
of time that has passed since birth.
●● What factors influence functional age? Answer: Physiologic health,
psychological well-being, and socioeconomic factors.
●● Is there a specific age that defines an older adult? Answer: No, there
is no specific age to be considered an older adult.
●● At what age is Medicare eligibility in the U.S.? Answer: Medicare
eligibility is at age 65.
●● What are the categories of old age based on chronological age?
Answer: Young old (65-74), middle old (75-84), old old (85 and
beyond).
, ●● What is resilience in the context of aging? Answer: Resilience is the
ability of older adults to adapt to challenges and find meaning and
productivity despite chronic conditions.
●● What is ageism? Answer: Ageism is discrimination based on age,
similar to racism and sexism.
●● What cultural factors contribute to ageism in North America?
Answer: Glorification of youth, valuing independence over
interdependence, and economic factors.
●● What do nursing theories aim to explain? Answer: They explain
relationships among the core concepts of person, nursing, health, and
environment.
●● What are the components of successful aging? Answer: Resilience,
adaptation, autonomy, social connectedness, physical health, and access
to health care.
●● What are age-related changes (ARCs)? Answer: ARCs are inevitable,
progressive, irreversible changes independent of extrinsic or pathologic
conditions.
●● What is gerotranscendence? Answer: A shift from a rational and
materialistic perspective to a more cosmic and transcendent vision.
PREPARATION 2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
●● What is subjective age? Answer: Subjective age is the individual's
perception of his or her age.
●● What is chronological age? Answer: Chronological age is the length
of time that has passed since birth.
●● What factors influence functional age? Answer: Physiologic health,
psychological well-being, and socioeconomic factors.
●● Is there a specific age that defines an older adult? Answer: No, there
is no specific age to be considered an older adult.
●● At what age is Medicare eligibility in the U.S.? Answer: Medicare
eligibility is at age 65.
●● What are the categories of old age based on chronological age?
Answer: Young old (65-74), middle old (75-84), old old (85 and
beyond).
, ●● What is resilience in the context of aging? Answer: Resilience is the
ability of older adults to adapt to challenges and find meaning and
productivity despite chronic conditions.
●● What is ageism? Answer: Ageism is discrimination based on age,
similar to racism and sexism.
●● What cultural factors contribute to ageism in North America?
Answer: Glorification of youth, valuing independence over
interdependence, and economic factors.
●● What do nursing theories aim to explain? Answer: They explain
relationships among the core concepts of person, nursing, health, and
environment.
●● What are the components of successful aging? Answer: Resilience,
adaptation, autonomy, social connectedness, physical health, and access
to health care.
●● What are age-related changes (ARCs)? Answer: ARCs are inevitable,
progressive, irreversible changes independent of extrinsic or pathologic
conditions.
●● What is gerotranscendence? Answer: A shift from a rational and
materialistic perspective to a more cosmic and transcendent vision.
