HESI RN Gerontology Practice Exam Prep
HESI RN GERONTOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM PREP NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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An older male client with Parkinson's disease is discharged home with levodopa-
carbidopa (Sinemet) and instructions to his wife for his care. Which statement
best indicates to the RN that the wife understands her husband's needs?
A. "It is important to keep my husband in a chair or in bed as much as possible and
prevent him from falling."
B. "I will notify the healthcare provider if my husband has increasing involuntary
movements of his extremities."
C. "Since it is difficult for my husband to eat, we should stay in the house instead
of going out to dine."
D. "I should expect that my husband will be incontinent of bowel and bladder as
his disease advances." - Correct Answer-B. "I will notify the healthcare provider if
my husband has increasing involuntary movements of his extremities."
The home health RN visits an older woman with heart failure who is on complete
bed rest. Which intervention is most important for the RN to suggest to the client
to prevent complications related to immobility?
A. Get as much sleep as possible
B. Perform leg exercises while in bed.
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C. Increase protein intake to combat fatigue.
D. Invite friends to visit to decrease risk for depression. - Correct Answer-B.
Perform leg exercises while in bed.
An older male client is admitted to the hospital with left-sided heart failure (HF).
Which finding should the RN document that is consistent with HF?
A. Ascites
B. Pitting edema
C. Jugular distention
D. Coarse and fine crackles - Correct Answer-D. Coarse and fine crackles
An older female client who has been taking hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lortab)
q4 hours for chronic back pain for the past 5 years tells the RN that she can not
live without her pain pills. When asked if she is addicted, the client states that she
is not an addict because the healthcare provider prescribed the pain pills. Which
coping mechanism should the RN determine the client is using about her
addiction?
A. Lack of knowledge about narcotic medications.
B. Rationalization to support narcotic use.
C. Transfer of blame to healthcare provider.
D. Justification of narcotic use due to chronic pain. - Correct Answer-B.
Rationalization to support narcotic use.
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An older male client with heart failure complains of chronic constipation and
wants to retrain his bowel. Which information should the RN offer the client for
establishing regular bowel habits?
A. Add whole grain foods and fibrous vegetables to diet.
B. Drink water and fluids up to 3000 mL daily.
C. Use a stool softener or glycerin suppository PRN.
D. Plan daily exercise based on fatigue level. - Correct Answer-A. Add whole grain
foods and fibrous vegetables to diet.
The home health RN is visiting an older client with chronic hypertension. What
evaluation is most important for the RN to complete with each visit?
A. Effectiveness of medication
B. Ability to ambulate
C. Signs of dehydration
D. Familial support - Correct Answer-A. Effectiveness of medication
An older male client is admitted for emergency treatment of acute closed-angle
glaucoma. The RN begins administering the prescribed miotic medications and
glycerin (Glycol) therapy. Which intervention is most important for the RN to
maintain during the client's therapy?
A. Maintain lighting control in the room during therapy.
B. Monitor intake and output q2 hours for 24 hours.
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HESI RN GERONTOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM PREP NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
An older male client with Parkinson's disease is discharged home with levodopa-
carbidopa (Sinemet) and instructions to his wife for his care. Which statement
best indicates to the RN that the wife understands her husband's needs?
A. "It is important to keep my husband in a chair or in bed as much as possible and
prevent him from falling."
B. "I will notify the healthcare provider if my husband has increasing involuntary
movements of his extremities."
C. "Since it is difficult for my husband to eat, we should stay in the house instead
of going out to dine."
D. "I should expect that my husband will be incontinent of bowel and bladder as
his disease advances." - Correct Answer-B. "I will notify the healthcare provider if
my husband has increasing involuntary movements of his extremities."
The home health RN visits an older woman with heart failure who is on complete
bed rest. Which intervention is most important for the RN to suggest to the client
to prevent complications related to immobility?
A. Get as much sleep as possible
B. Perform leg exercises while in bed.
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C. Increase protein intake to combat fatigue.
D. Invite friends to visit to decrease risk for depression. - Correct Answer-B.
Perform leg exercises while in bed.
An older male client is admitted to the hospital with left-sided heart failure (HF).
Which finding should the RN document that is consistent with HF?
A. Ascites
B. Pitting edema
C. Jugular distention
D. Coarse and fine crackles - Correct Answer-D. Coarse and fine crackles
An older female client who has been taking hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lortab)
q4 hours for chronic back pain for the past 5 years tells the RN that she can not
live without her pain pills. When asked if she is addicted, the client states that she
is not an addict because the healthcare provider prescribed the pain pills. Which
coping mechanism should the RN determine the client is using about her
addiction?
A. Lack of knowledge about narcotic medications.
B. Rationalization to support narcotic use.
C. Transfer of blame to healthcare provider.
D. Justification of narcotic use due to chronic pain. - Correct Answer-B.
Rationalization to support narcotic use.
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An older male client with heart failure complains of chronic constipation and
wants to retrain his bowel. Which information should the RN offer the client for
establishing regular bowel habits?
A. Add whole grain foods and fibrous vegetables to diet.
B. Drink water and fluids up to 3000 mL daily.
C. Use a stool softener or glycerin suppository PRN.
D. Plan daily exercise based on fatigue level. - Correct Answer-A. Add whole grain
foods and fibrous vegetables to diet.
The home health RN is visiting an older client with chronic hypertension. What
evaluation is most important for the RN to complete with each visit?
A. Effectiveness of medication
B. Ability to ambulate
C. Signs of dehydration
D. Familial support - Correct Answer-A. Effectiveness of medication
An older male client is admitted for emergency treatment of acute closed-angle
glaucoma. The RN begins administering the prescribed miotic medications and
glycerin (Glycol) therapy. Which intervention is most important for the RN to
maintain during the client's therapy?
A. Maintain lighting control in the room during therapy.
B. Monitor intake and output q2 hours for 24 hours.
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