ANCC GERONTOLOGY SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which ethical principle underlies nursing actions respecting each patient's values
and beliefs?
A) Autonomy.
B) Beneficence.
C) Justice.
D) Responsibility.
A
The most common symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy are:
A) chills, fever, and nausea.
B) dysuria, abdominal pain, and urinary retention.
C) intermittency, hesitancy, and dribbling.
D) nocturia, bladder spasms, and hematuria.
C
The gerontological nurse is monitoring signs of suspected abuse in an 89-year-
old patient who was admitted from home. When planning for the patient's
discharge, the nurse's first action is to:
A) delay discharge by informing the provider of the suspected abuse.
B) enlist the help of family members with transitioning the patient home.
C) notify Adult Protective Services of the patient's discharge.
D) restrict the family members' access to the patient prior to discharge.
C
A resident in a nursing home requests a new room because he or she does not
like the view from the current room. While the resident is away from the home on
a provider visit, the staff moves the resident's belongings to another room with a
better view. The resident and the resident's family later file a formal complaint
regarding the move. Which statement gives the best justification for the
resident's complaint?
A) The change was made without a provider's order.
B) The resident was not included in the decision making.
C) The resident's belongings were moved without his or her assistance.
D) The resident's family was not included in the decision making.
B
A recently admitted nursing home resident and the resident's family only speak
Spanish. One evening during a visit, the resident and the family begin to wail and
sob loudly. The gerontological nurse is unable to determine what is wrong. The
nurse's most appropriate action is to:
A) ask the supervisor to get an interpreter.
B) attempt to make the resident and the family comfortable.
, C) contact the provider for orders.
D) find an escort to take the resident and the family to the chapel for privacy.
A
The gerontological nurse manager involves the nursing staff in the utilization of
trend data and analysis for quality improvement by:
A) encouraging staff to volunteer for The Joint Commission's onsite surveys.
B) highlighting the quality improvement work of experts in the specialty area.
C) informing how data and outcomes are directly related to the staff's daily work.
D) using scatter diagrams to identify the root cause of unresolved concerns
C
An effective way to adequately provide nourishment to a patient with moderate
dementia is:
A) allowing the patient to choose foods from a varied menu.
B) hand feeding the patient's favorite foods.
C) routinely reminding the patient about the need for adequate nutrition.
D) serving soup in a mug, and offering finger foods.
D
An 82-year-old patient has a painful, vesicular rash that burns over the left
abdomen. The patient indicates that he or she has tried multiple creams that have
not helped. Which question does the gerontological nurse first ask?
A) "Did you have the pain before the rash appeared?"
B) "Do you have any food or drug allergies?"
C) "Have you been around anyone with a rash?"
D) "Have your grandchildren visited recently?"
A
Which question does the gerontological nurse prioritize for an 86-year-old patient
with abdominal pain, muscle weakness, and leg cramps?
A) "Do you eat a lot of meat?"
B) "Do you have heart problems?"
C) "Do you take a diuretic?"
D) "Do you walk every day?"
C
When teaching an independent older adult patient how to self-administer insulin,
the most productive approach is to:
A) facilitate involvement in a small group where the skill is being taught.
B) gather information about the patient's family health history.
C) provide frequent, competitive skills testing to enhance learning.
D) use repeated return demonstrations to promote the patient's retention of the
involved tasks.
D
ANSWERS
Which ethical principle underlies nursing actions respecting each patient's values
and beliefs?
A) Autonomy.
B) Beneficence.
C) Justice.
D) Responsibility.
A
The most common symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy are:
A) chills, fever, and nausea.
B) dysuria, abdominal pain, and urinary retention.
C) intermittency, hesitancy, and dribbling.
D) nocturia, bladder spasms, and hematuria.
C
The gerontological nurse is monitoring signs of suspected abuse in an 89-year-
old patient who was admitted from home. When planning for the patient's
discharge, the nurse's first action is to:
A) delay discharge by informing the provider of the suspected abuse.
B) enlist the help of family members with transitioning the patient home.
C) notify Adult Protective Services of the patient's discharge.
D) restrict the family members' access to the patient prior to discharge.
C
A resident in a nursing home requests a new room because he or she does not
like the view from the current room. While the resident is away from the home on
a provider visit, the staff moves the resident's belongings to another room with a
better view. The resident and the resident's family later file a formal complaint
regarding the move. Which statement gives the best justification for the
resident's complaint?
A) The change was made without a provider's order.
B) The resident was not included in the decision making.
C) The resident's belongings were moved without his or her assistance.
D) The resident's family was not included in the decision making.
B
A recently admitted nursing home resident and the resident's family only speak
Spanish. One evening during a visit, the resident and the family begin to wail and
sob loudly. The gerontological nurse is unable to determine what is wrong. The
nurse's most appropriate action is to:
A) ask the supervisor to get an interpreter.
B) attempt to make the resident and the family comfortable.
, C) contact the provider for orders.
D) find an escort to take the resident and the family to the chapel for privacy.
A
The gerontological nurse manager involves the nursing staff in the utilization of
trend data and analysis for quality improvement by:
A) encouraging staff to volunteer for The Joint Commission's onsite surveys.
B) highlighting the quality improvement work of experts in the specialty area.
C) informing how data and outcomes are directly related to the staff's daily work.
D) using scatter diagrams to identify the root cause of unresolved concerns
C
An effective way to adequately provide nourishment to a patient with moderate
dementia is:
A) allowing the patient to choose foods from a varied menu.
B) hand feeding the patient's favorite foods.
C) routinely reminding the patient about the need for adequate nutrition.
D) serving soup in a mug, and offering finger foods.
D
An 82-year-old patient has a painful, vesicular rash that burns over the left
abdomen. The patient indicates that he or she has tried multiple creams that have
not helped. Which question does the gerontological nurse first ask?
A) "Did you have the pain before the rash appeared?"
B) "Do you have any food or drug allergies?"
C) "Have you been around anyone with a rash?"
D) "Have your grandchildren visited recently?"
A
Which question does the gerontological nurse prioritize for an 86-year-old patient
with abdominal pain, muscle weakness, and leg cramps?
A) "Do you eat a lot of meat?"
B) "Do you have heart problems?"
C) "Do you take a diuretic?"
D) "Do you walk every day?"
C
When teaching an independent older adult patient how to self-administer insulin,
the most productive approach is to:
A) facilitate involvement in a small group where the skill is being taught.
B) gather information about the patient's family health history.
C) provide frequent, competitive skills testing to enhance learning.
D) use repeated return demonstrations to promote the patient's retention of the
involved tasks.
D
