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Analyzed Gerontology HESI EXAM ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Analyzed Gerontology HESI Exam
FINAL EXAMINATION
Academic Year: 2026–2027
Exam Title: Analyzed Gerontology HESI Exam
Content: All Questions, Multiple-Choice Format with Rationales
Edition: Latest Update This Year
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
This examination evaluates knowledge of geriatric nursing, gastrointestinal care, dialysis,
disease management, and patient education.
Each question has multiple options (A–D). Choose the best answer.
Rationales are provided to reinforce understanding of correct answers.
Answer all questions based on current best practices in gerontological nursing.
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EXAM COVERAGE
• Gastrointestinal interventions (lavage, gavage, emesis)
• Dialysis nutrition and dietary management
• Differential diagnosis in geriatric patients
• Disease-specific care (Peptic Ulcer Disease, cardiovascular disease, etc.)
• Patient education and family involvement
EXAM QUESTIONS
Question 1 – Gastric Cleansing
The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered through a nasogastric tube is known as
what?
A) Gavage
B) Emesis
C) Lavage
D) Stomach pumping
Correct Answer:
C) Lavage
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Rationale:
Gastric lavage is used to cleanse the stomach of poisons, medication overdoses, or other toxic
substances. It is delivered through a nasogastric tube. Gavage is the process of delivering
nutrients, emesis is vomiting, and stomach pumping is a general term but not clinically precise.
Question 2 – Dialysis Diet
You are providing care to a patient who has recently begun dialysis. Her daughter, with whom
she lives and who prepares many of her meals, asks what types of foods she should incorporate
into her diet and which she should avoid. Which of the following is NOT a food that this patient
should be advised to avoid?
A) Avocado
B) Lean red meat
C) Dried fruit
D) Bananas
Correct Answer:
B) Lean red meat
Rationale:
Dialysis patients are encouraged to eat high-quality proteins, including lean red meat. Proteins
help maintain body functions and repair tissues. Foods high in potassium such as avocado,
bananas, and dried fruit should generally be avoided or limited.
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Question 3 – Differential Diagnosis of Peptic Ulcer Disease
Your 89-year-old patient presents with dyspepsia and nausea. After testing, you determine she
is positive for Peptic Ulcer Disease. Of the following, which would LEAST likely be a differential
diagnosis for Peptic Ulcer Disease?
A) Cholecystitis
B) Migraines
C) Gastric carcinoma
D) Cardiovascular disease
Correct Answer:
B) Migraines
Rationale:
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is a gastrointestinal disorder. Differential diagnoses often include
pancreatitis, biliary tract disease, cholecystitis, and gastric carcinoma, but migraines are
unrelated to gastrointestinal pathology and are therefore least likely.
The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered through a nasogastric tube is known as
what?
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Analyzed Gerontology HESI EXAM ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Analyzed Gerontology HESI Exam
FINAL EXAMINATION
Academic Year: 2026–2027
Exam Title: Analyzed Gerontology HESI Exam
Content: All Questions, Multiple-Choice Format with Rationales
Edition: Latest Update This Year
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
This examination evaluates knowledge of geriatric nursing, gastrointestinal care, dialysis,
disease management, and patient education.
Each question has multiple options (A–D). Choose the best answer.
Rationales are provided to reinforce understanding of correct answers.
Answer all questions based on current best practices in gerontological nursing.
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, Page 2 of 298
EXAM COVERAGE
• Gastrointestinal interventions (lavage, gavage, emesis)
• Dialysis nutrition and dietary management
• Differential diagnosis in geriatric patients
• Disease-specific care (Peptic Ulcer Disease, cardiovascular disease, etc.)
• Patient education and family involvement
EXAM QUESTIONS
Question 1 – Gastric Cleansing
The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered through a nasogastric tube is known as
what?
A) Gavage
B) Emesis
C) Lavage
D) Stomach pumping
Correct Answer:
C) Lavage
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Rationale:
Gastric lavage is used to cleanse the stomach of poisons, medication overdoses, or other toxic
substances. It is delivered through a nasogastric tube. Gavage is the process of delivering
nutrients, emesis is vomiting, and stomach pumping is a general term but not clinically precise.
Question 2 – Dialysis Diet
You are providing care to a patient who has recently begun dialysis. Her daughter, with whom
she lives and who prepares many of her meals, asks what types of foods she should incorporate
into her diet and which she should avoid. Which of the following is NOT a food that this patient
should be advised to avoid?
A) Avocado
B) Lean red meat
C) Dried fruit
D) Bananas
Correct Answer:
B) Lean red meat
Rationale:
Dialysis patients are encouraged to eat high-quality proteins, including lean red meat. Proteins
help maintain body functions and repair tissues. Foods high in potassium such as avocado,
bananas, and dried fruit should generally be avoided or limited.
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Question 3 – Differential Diagnosis of Peptic Ulcer Disease
Your 89-year-old patient presents with dyspepsia and nausea. After testing, you determine she
is positive for Peptic Ulcer Disease. Of the following, which would LEAST likely be a differential
diagnosis for Peptic Ulcer Disease?
A) Cholecystitis
B) Migraines
C) Gastric carcinoma
D) Cardiovascular disease
Correct Answer:
B) Migraines
Rationale:
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is a gastrointestinal disorder. Differential diagnoses often include
pancreatitis, biliary tract disease, cholecystitis, and gastric carcinoma, but migraines are
unrelated to gastrointestinal pathology and are therefore least likely.
The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered through a nasogastric tube is known as
what?
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