8/17/25, 9:53
AM
NUR 302 - CHAPTER 2: COMMON HEALTH
PROBLEMS OF OLDER ADULTS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
Terms in this set (70)
1. young old
What are the four (4) 2. middle old
subgroups of the late 3. old old
adulthood? 4. elite old
What is the age group of -65-74 years of age
young old?
What is the age group of -75-84 years of age
middle old?
What is the age group of -85-99 years of age
old old?
What is the age group of -100 years of age or older
elite old?
Which subgroup is the -old old
fastest growing?
What is a geriatric -frailty
syndrome in which the
older adult has
unintentional weight
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loss, weakness and
exhaustion, and
slowed physical
activity, including
walking?
What age for men -50 years of age
prisoners are the fastest
growing group?
What age of homeless -older than 60 years of age
people is also growing?
-decreased nutrition and hdration
-decreased mobility
What are the common -stress and loss
health issues and -accidents
geriatric syndromes that -drug use and misuse
often affect older adults? -mental health/cognition problems
-elder neglect and abuse
What can cause -extensive use of
constipation in regards to +prescribed and OTC drugs
nutrition? +herbs
What can reduce quality -constipation
of life for older
adults and cause pain,
depression, anxiety, and
decreased social
activities?
How much of fiber -35-50g
should be consumed
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14
AM
NUR 302 - CHAPTER 2: COMMON HEALTH
PROBLEMS OF OLDER ADULTS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
Terms in this set (70)
1. young old
What are the four (4) 2. middle old
subgroups of the late 3. old old
adulthood? 4. elite old
What is the age group of -65-74 years of age
young old?
What is the age group of -75-84 years of age
middle old?
What is the age group of -85-99 years of age
old old?
What is the age group of -100 years of age or older
elite old?
Which subgroup is the -old old
fastest growing?
What is a geriatric -frailty
syndrome in which the
older adult has
unintentional weight
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14
, 8/17/25, 9:53
AM
loss, weakness and
exhaustion, and
slowed physical
activity, including
walking?
What age for men -50 years of age
prisoners are the fastest
growing group?
What age of homeless -older than 60 years of age
people is also growing?
-decreased nutrition and hdration
-decreased mobility
What are the common -stress and loss
health issues and -accidents
geriatric syndromes that -drug use and misuse
often affect older adults? -mental health/cognition problems
-elder neglect and abuse
What can cause -extensive use of
constipation in regards to +prescribed and OTC drugs
nutrition? +herbs
What can reduce quality -constipation
of life for older
adults and cause pain,
depression, anxiety, and
decreased social
activities?
How much of fiber -35-50g
should be consumed
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