HESI PN Gerontology Exam Complete
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
2026
The practical nurse (PN) is assigned the care of an older client who
returns to the unit after surgery for closed angle glaucoma. Which
intervention in the plan of care should the PN bring to the attention of
the charge nurse?
Administer morphine 4 mg IM q2 hour PRN pain.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing instructions to the
the family about how to prevent pressure ulcers for their older family
member who is bedridden. Which measure should the PN discuss?
Lift the client when turning instead of sliding.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is changing an older client's wet
to dry dressing. Which observation should the PN evaluate as a
therapeutic response with the removal of the dry dressing?
Debridment and removal of slough and eschar.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is observing an older client for a
pressure ulcer. Which finding should the PN observe the area for a
stage I pressure ulcer?
Deep pink, red, or mottled skin.
A frail elderly woman visits the healthcare provider because she has
been getting out of breath easily when walking long distances. Which
, pulmonary function change should the practical nurse expect to
commonly occur with aging?
Reduced vital capacity.
An older female client arrives for an annual visit by the urologist due
to a history of changes in serum values related to renal function. What
changes should the practical nurse expect for an older client due to
normal aging?
Decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
A frail elderly couple ask the practical nurse (PN) if they have to watch
their salt intake because food does not taste as good as it used to so
they have to season most foods. What information should the PN
offer the couple?
Taste buds often are dull due to atrophy so older client should use other
seasonings instead of salt.
An older client who is unconscious is admitted after experiencing a
head injury from a fall. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is prescribed to
evaluate the client. Which focused assessments should the practical
nurse use to determine the client's GCS score? (Select all that apply.)
A. Verbal response.
B. Motor response.
C. Eye opening.
The practical nurse (PN) is assigned the care of an older client with
venous stasis ulcers. A primary goal in the client's plan of care is to
decrease swelling in the extremities. What should the PN do to meet
this goal?
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
2026
The practical nurse (PN) is assigned the care of an older client who
returns to the unit after surgery for closed angle glaucoma. Which
intervention in the plan of care should the PN bring to the attention of
the charge nurse?
Administer morphine 4 mg IM q2 hour PRN pain.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing instructions to the
the family about how to prevent pressure ulcers for their older family
member who is bedridden. Which measure should the PN discuss?
Lift the client when turning instead of sliding.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is changing an older client's wet
to dry dressing. Which observation should the PN evaluate as a
therapeutic response with the removal of the dry dressing?
Debridment and removal of slough and eschar.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is observing an older client for a
pressure ulcer. Which finding should the PN observe the area for a
stage I pressure ulcer?
Deep pink, red, or mottled skin.
A frail elderly woman visits the healthcare provider because she has
been getting out of breath easily when walking long distances. Which
, pulmonary function change should the practical nurse expect to
commonly occur with aging?
Reduced vital capacity.
An older female client arrives for an annual visit by the urologist due
to a history of changes in serum values related to renal function. What
changes should the practical nurse expect for an older client due to
normal aging?
Decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
A frail elderly couple ask the practical nurse (PN) if they have to watch
their salt intake because food does not taste as good as it used to so
they have to season most foods. What information should the PN
offer the couple?
Taste buds often are dull due to atrophy so older client should use other
seasonings instead of salt.
An older client who is unconscious is admitted after experiencing a
head injury from a fall. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is prescribed to
evaluate the client. Which focused assessments should the practical
nurse use to determine the client's GCS score? (Select all that apply.)
A. Verbal response.
B. Motor response.
C. Eye opening.
The practical nurse (PN) is assigned the care of an older client with
venous stasis ulcers. A primary goal in the client's plan of care is to
decrease swelling in the extremities. What should the PN do to meet
this goal?
