GERIATRIC HESI FULL EXAM SET PRACTICE
EVALUATION 2026 CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ activity theory. Answer: "successful aging"
Maintaining a high level of activity and involvement
-measured by individuals satisfaction with life
*psychosocial theory
⩥ pacemaker theory. Answer: programmed decline or cessation of many
components occurs in the nervous and endocrine systems
*biologic theory
⩥ immunity theory. Answer: Programmed accumulation of damage and
decline in immune system - "immunossenescence"
Oxidative stress - damage
*biologic theory
⩥ wear and tear theory. Answer: after repeated use damaged cells in
body structures wear out from harmful effects of internal and external
stressors, free radicals
*biologic theory
,⩥ programmed theory. Answer: "biological clock"
starts at conception
-genetic program determines changes as one ages
*biologic theory
⩥ erik eriksons theory. Answer: 8 stages of developmental tasks thru out
life span
-8th stage is integrity versus despair
*developmental theory
⩥ maslows theory. Answer: hierarchy of needs ranks an individuals
needs from most basic to complex
-physiologic
-safety & security
-love & belonging
-self esteem
-self actualization
⩥ physiologic changes of aging. Answer: 1. aging affects every cell in
every organ, but not same rate
2. -loss in compensatory reserve
-loss in efficiency of body repairing damaged tissue
-deceased immune system processes
, 3. disease not always present with classic signs & symptoms
4. physiologic changes increase rapidly with increasing age
5. Influenced by genetic makeup & environment
⩥ health maintenance factors for older adult. Answer: -physical activity
to reduce blood pressure
-increases aerobic capacity & nutrition
⩥ The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an older female client with a 20
year history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who is admitted for carpel
tunnel release. Which finding associated with RA should the PN
document?. Answer: Small joint involvement
⩥ A frail elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of
pneumonia. Which finding is most important for the practical nurse (PN)
to report to the healthcare provider?. Answer: Confusion and
dehydration
⩥ The home health practical nurse (PN) visits an older female client
with an ileal conduit who has been experiencing chronic urinary tract
infections (UTI). Which intervention should the PN recommend the
client do to manage the frequency of UTIs?. Answer: Attaching a larger
bag while sleeping
EVALUATION 2026 CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ activity theory. Answer: "successful aging"
Maintaining a high level of activity and involvement
-measured by individuals satisfaction with life
*psychosocial theory
⩥ pacemaker theory. Answer: programmed decline or cessation of many
components occurs in the nervous and endocrine systems
*biologic theory
⩥ immunity theory. Answer: Programmed accumulation of damage and
decline in immune system - "immunossenescence"
Oxidative stress - damage
*biologic theory
⩥ wear and tear theory. Answer: after repeated use damaged cells in
body structures wear out from harmful effects of internal and external
stressors, free radicals
*biologic theory
,⩥ programmed theory. Answer: "biological clock"
starts at conception
-genetic program determines changes as one ages
*biologic theory
⩥ erik eriksons theory. Answer: 8 stages of developmental tasks thru out
life span
-8th stage is integrity versus despair
*developmental theory
⩥ maslows theory. Answer: hierarchy of needs ranks an individuals
needs from most basic to complex
-physiologic
-safety & security
-love & belonging
-self esteem
-self actualization
⩥ physiologic changes of aging. Answer: 1. aging affects every cell in
every organ, but not same rate
2. -loss in compensatory reserve
-loss in efficiency of body repairing damaged tissue
-deceased immune system processes
, 3. disease not always present with classic signs & symptoms
4. physiologic changes increase rapidly with increasing age
5. Influenced by genetic makeup & environment
⩥ health maintenance factors for older adult. Answer: -physical activity
to reduce blood pressure
-increases aerobic capacity & nutrition
⩥ The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an older female client with a 20
year history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who is admitted for carpel
tunnel release. Which finding associated with RA should the PN
document?. Answer: Small joint involvement
⩥ A frail elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of
pneumonia. Which finding is most important for the practical nurse (PN)
to report to the healthcare provider?. Answer: Confusion and
dehydration
⩥ The home health practical nurse (PN) visits an older female client
with an ileal conduit who has been experiencing chronic urinary tract
infections (UTI). Which intervention should the PN recommend the
client do to manage the frequency of UTIs?. Answer: Attaching a larger
bag while sleeping
