2024 VERIFIED GERIATRICS HESI
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which are normal age-related changes? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 3 - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 Decreased visual acuity
4 Increased gastric pH
8 Decreased serum albumin
10 Decreased rate of peristalsis
List the five stages of death and dying identified by Kübler-Ross. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSdenial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance
Your older female patient is complaining because she is having frequent
UTIs. Which normal age-related change is most likely to be a contributing
factor?
ch. 3 - CORRECT-ANSWERSDecreased bladder muscle tone
A 70-year-old married man confides to the nurse that he recently began to
have difficulty achieving an erection. He states that, "It wasn't much of a
problem until recently." What would be the nurse's best response?
ch. 16 - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Did you recently change any medications?"
A 69-year-old woman reports that she avoids intercourse because it is
uncomfortable. She asks the nurse if she has any suggestions to relieve this
problem. What should the nurse do?
ch. 16 - CORRECT-ANSWERSClarify what she means by "uncomfortable."
An older gentleman who suffers from dementia often masturbates in the
lounge area of a long-term care facility. Which nursing interventions would
be appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 16 - CORRECT-ANSWERSProvide privacy by escorting him back to his
room
Distract him with an activity that he finds interesting.
, Why might an older gay person be reluctant to move into a long-term care
facility?
ch. 16 - CORRECT-ANSWERSThey fear that they will receive substandard
care.
The nurse is precepting new graduate licensed vocational nurse (LVN) at a
nursing home. Which statement by the new graduate indicates that they
have good understanding of sexuality in aging population?
ch. 16 - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Mr. Wang and Mrs. Levy would like some
privacy while they are in Mrs. Levy's room. Would it be OK to place a 'Do Not
Disturb' sign on her room door?"
A nurse is caring for a 71-year-old immobile patient who has been in a
wheelchair for 2 hours. When repositioning the patient, the nurse observes a
reddened area at the base of the buttocks. How would this observation be
best documented?
ch. 17 - CORRECT-ANSWERSStage 1 pressure injury at ischial tuberosity
A nurse is caring for an older adult who is bedridden because of progressed
Parkinson disease. What is the most appropriate patient problem for this
patient?
ch. 17 - CORRECT-ANSWERSPotential for altered skin integrity related to
immobility
A nurse is caring for an older patient who complains of dry and itchy skin.
What advice should the nurse offer?
ch. 17 - CORRECT-ANSWERSAdvise the patient to bathe less often, use soap
sparingly, and apply a skin emollient after each bath.
The nurse notices that an older adult is using a large amount of denture
fixative paste. The patient states this is because the denture hurts,
otherwise. What is the most important nursing action?
ch. 17 - CORRECT-ANSWERSAssess the patient's oral cavity to make sure
there is no irritation or breakdown.
Family members are caring for their aging mother at home. Which statement
by the daughter indicates the need for further teaching? (Select all that
apply.)
ch. 17 - CORRECT-ANSWERS"I change Mom's brief whenever it is really wet."
"I'm glad we don't have to see the dentist anymore now that Mom has
dentures."
In helping the registered nurse perform an admission and assessment of a
new patient, you mutually recognize this patient is at risk for skin tears.
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which are normal age-related changes? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 3 - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 Decreased visual acuity
4 Increased gastric pH
8 Decreased serum albumin
10 Decreased rate of peristalsis
List the five stages of death and dying identified by Kübler-Ross. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSdenial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance
Your older female patient is complaining because she is having frequent
UTIs. Which normal age-related change is most likely to be a contributing
factor?
ch. 3 - CORRECT-ANSWERSDecreased bladder muscle tone
A 70-year-old married man confides to the nurse that he recently began to
have difficulty achieving an erection. He states that, "It wasn't much of a
problem until recently." What would be the nurse's best response?
ch. 16 - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Did you recently change any medications?"
A 69-year-old woman reports that she avoids intercourse because it is
uncomfortable. She asks the nurse if she has any suggestions to relieve this
problem. What should the nurse do?
ch. 16 - CORRECT-ANSWERSClarify what she means by "uncomfortable."
An older gentleman who suffers from dementia often masturbates in the
lounge area of a long-term care facility. Which nursing interventions would
be appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 16 - CORRECT-ANSWERSProvide privacy by escorting him back to his
room
Distract him with an activity that he finds interesting.
, Why might an older gay person be reluctant to move into a long-term care
facility?
ch. 16 - CORRECT-ANSWERSThey fear that they will receive substandard
care.
The nurse is precepting new graduate licensed vocational nurse (LVN) at a
nursing home. Which statement by the new graduate indicates that they
have good understanding of sexuality in aging population?
ch. 16 - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Mr. Wang and Mrs. Levy would like some
privacy while they are in Mrs. Levy's room. Would it be OK to place a 'Do Not
Disturb' sign on her room door?"
A nurse is caring for a 71-year-old immobile patient who has been in a
wheelchair for 2 hours. When repositioning the patient, the nurse observes a
reddened area at the base of the buttocks. How would this observation be
best documented?
ch. 17 - CORRECT-ANSWERSStage 1 pressure injury at ischial tuberosity
A nurse is caring for an older adult who is bedridden because of progressed
Parkinson disease. What is the most appropriate patient problem for this
patient?
ch. 17 - CORRECT-ANSWERSPotential for altered skin integrity related to
immobility
A nurse is caring for an older patient who complains of dry and itchy skin.
What advice should the nurse offer?
ch. 17 - CORRECT-ANSWERSAdvise the patient to bathe less often, use soap
sparingly, and apply a skin emollient after each bath.
The nurse notices that an older adult is using a large amount of denture
fixative paste. The patient states this is because the denture hurts,
otherwise. What is the most important nursing action?
ch. 17 - CORRECT-ANSWERSAssess the patient's oral cavity to make sure
there is no irritation or breakdown.
Family members are caring for their aging mother at home. Which statement
by the daughter indicates the need for further teaching? (Select all that
apply.)
ch. 17 - CORRECT-ANSWERS"I change Mom's brief whenever it is really wet."
"I'm glad we don't have to see the dentist anymore now that Mom has
dentures."
In helping the registered nurse perform an admission and assessment of a
new patient, you mutually recognize this patient is at risk for skin tears.
