GERIATRIC HESI COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Which are normal age-related changes? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 3. Answer: 1 Decreased visual acuity
4 Increased gastric pH
8 Decreased serum albumin
10 Decreased rate of peristalsis
⩥ What are patients who have had Parkinson disease for 10 years likely
to exhibit? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 3. Answer: 1 Rigidity and tremors when at rest
3 Dementia
⩥ An older adult is coming to your clinic for treatment for a gastric
ulcer. Which treatment would the nurse expect to be ordered?
ch.3. Answer: Antibiotics
⩥ What should the nurse explain when discussing expected changes in
the female reproductive system to an older adult?
ch. 3. Answer: Production of vaginal secretions decreases
,⩥ The nurse performs a skin assessment of an older adult. Which finding
is abnormal and needs to be reported?
ch. 3. Answer: A dark, elevated patch that bleeds when touched
⩥ The nurse encourages the patient to maintain a steady weight in the
recommended range to decrease risk of which common endocrine
disease observed in older adults?
ch. 3. Answer: Diabetes mellitus
⩥ What is the activity that best promotes health maintenance for the
typical older adult?
ch. 4. Answer: One 30-minute walk, 3 to 5 times a week
⩥ The nurse recognizes that regular dental visits are:
ch.4. Answer: Recommended on a yearly basis for all older adults, even
those with dentures.
⩥ An older adult does not follow through with health recommendations
from the primary health care provider. The older adult does not take
prescribed medications or keep medical appointments. Which patient
problem should the LPN/LVN anticipate seeing on the care plan?
ch. 4. Answer: Nonadherence with the treatment plan
, ⩥ Which immunizations should older adults receive on a yearly basis?
(Select all that apply.)
ch. 4. Answer: Influenza vaccine
⩥ When attempting to help an older adult improve his or her health
maintenance practices, the nurse will need to assess which factors?
(Select all that apply.)
ch.4. Answer: Cultural beliefs
Socioeconomic status
Religious beliefs
Educational level
⩥ Your patient tells you she understands that she is at greater risk of
certain diseases because of her Hispanic American heritage. Based on
what you have learned, which disorder(s) might she be at greater risk
for? (Select all that apply.)
ch.4. Answer: Obesity
Stomach cancer
Diabetes mellitus
Cervical cancer
⩥ Which interventions would be appropriate when teaching a patient
with presbycusis? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 5. Answer: Use visual cues or written materials.
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Which are normal age-related changes? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 3. Answer: 1 Decreased visual acuity
4 Increased gastric pH
8 Decreased serum albumin
10 Decreased rate of peristalsis
⩥ What are patients who have had Parkinson disease for 10 years likely
to exhibit? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 3. Answer: 1 Rigidity and tremors when at rest
3 Dementia
⩥ An older adult is coming to your clinic for treatment for a gastric
ulcer. Which treatment would the nurse expect to be ordered?
ch.3. Answer: Antibiotics
⩥ What should the nurse explain when discussing expected changes in
the female reproductive system to an older adult?
ch. 3. Answer: Production of vaginal secretions decreases
,⩥ The nurse performs a skin assessment of an older adult. Which finding
is abnormal and needs to be reported?
ch. 3. Answer: A dark, elevated patch that bleeds when touched
⩥ The nurse encourages the patient to maintain a steady weight in the
recommended range to decrease risk of which common endocrine
disease observed in older adults?
ch. 3. Answer: Diabetes mellitus
⩥ What is the activity that best promotes health maintenance for the
typical older adult?
ch. 4. Answer: One 30-minute walk, 3 to 5 times a week
⩥ The nurse recognizes that regular dental visits are:
ch.4. Answer: Recommended on a yearly basis for all older adults, even
those with dentures.
⩥ An older adult does not follow through with health recommendations
from the primary health care provider. The older adult does not take
prescribed medications or keep medical appointments. Which patient
problem should the LPN/LVN anticipate seeing on the care plan?
ch. 4. Answer: Nonadherence with the treatment plan
, ⩥ Which immunizations should older adults receive on a yearly basis?
(Select all that apply.)
ch. 4. Answer: Influenza vaccine
⩥ When attempting to help an older adult improve his or her health
maintenance practices, the nurse will need to assess which factors?
(Select all that apply.)
ch.4. Answer: Cultural beliefs
Socioeconomic status
Religious beliefs
Educational level
⩥ Your patient tells you she understands that she is at greater risk of
certain diseases because of her Hispanic American heritage. Based on
what you have learned, which disorder(s) might she be at greater risk
for? (Select all that apply.)
ch.4. Answer: Obesity
Stomach cancer
Diabetes mellitus
Cervical cancer
⩥ Which interventions would be appropriate when teaching a patient
with presbycusis? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 5. Answer: Use visual cues or written materials.
