GERIATRICS HESI/FINAL NEWEST EXAM 2025
WITH MULTIPLE CHOICE OF QUESTIONS AND
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What should the nurse explain when discussing expected
changes in the female reproductive system to an older adult?
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Production of vaginal secretions decreases
The nurse performs a skin assessment of an older adult. Which
finding is abnormal and needs to be reported?
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-A dark, elevated patch that bleeds when
touched
The nurse encourages the patient to maintain a steady weight in
the recommended range to decrease risk of which common
endocrine disease observed in older adults?
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetes mellitus
What is the activity that best promotes health maintenance for
the typical older adult?
ch. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-One 30-minute walk, 3 to 5 times a week
The nurse recognizes that regular dental visits are:
,ch.4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Recommended on a yearly basis for all
older adults, even those with dentures.
An older adult does not follow through with health
recommendations from the primary health care provider. The
older adult does not take prescribed medications or keep
medical appointments. Which patient problem should the
LPN/LVN anticipate seeing on the care plan?
ch. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Nonadherence with the treatment plan
Which immunizations should older adults receive on a yearly
basis? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Influenza vaccine
When attempting to help an older adult improve his or her
health maintenance practices, the nurse will need to assess
which factors? (Select all that apply.)
ch.4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Cultural beliefs
Socioeconomic status
Religious beliefs
Educational level
Your patient tells you she understands that she is at greater risk
of certain diseases because of her Hispanic American heritage.
Based on what you have learned, which disorder(s) might she
be at greater risk for? (Select all that apply.)
ch.4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Obesity
Stomach cancer
, Diabetes mellitus
Cervical cancer
Which interventions would be appropriate when teaching a
patient with presbycusis? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Use visual cues or written materials.
Repeat information.
Face the patient when talking.
Speak without food or drink in your mouth.
The nurse is caring for an older adult in a rehabilitation unit.
Which actions by the nurse are most likely to enhance
communication with the patient? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify yourself; remind the person who
you are.
Use pictures and gestures in addition to words.
Be patient, and avoid interrupting.
A nurse is caring for an older adult who is upset about having to
move into a skilled nursing facility. Which communication
technique used by the nurse is most effective at establishing an
empathetic climate?
ch. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Open-ended responses
A nurse is discharging an older adult patient from a
rehabilitation facility after a left hip replacement. The nurse
providing discharge teaching knows that older adults are most
responsive to what type of information?
WITH MULTIPLE CHOICE OF QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLVED SOLUTIONS ALREADY
GRADED A+ AND 100% GUARANTEE PASS
(BRAND NEW!!!!!!!)
What should the nurse explain when discussing expected
changes in the female reproductive system to an older adult?
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Production of vaginal secretions decreases
The nurse performs a skin assessment of an older adult. Which
finding is abnormal and needs to be reported?
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-A dark, elevated patch that bleeds when
touched
The nurse encourages the patient to maintain a steady weight in
the recommended range to decrease risk of which common
endocrine disease observed in older adults?
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetes mellitus
What is the activity that best promotes health maintenance for
the typical older adult?
ch. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-One 30-minute walk, 3 to 5 times a week
The nurse recognizes that regular dental visits are:
,ch.4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Recommended on a yearly basis for all
older adults, even those with dentures.
An older adult does not follow through with health
recommendations from the primary health care provider. The
older adult does not take prescribed medications or keep
medical appointments. Which patient problem should the
LPN/LVN anticipate seeing on the care plan?
ch. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Nonadherence with the treatment plan
Which immunizations should older adults receive on a yearly
basis? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Influenza vaccine
When attempting to help an older adult improve his or her
health maintenance practices, the nurse will need to assess
which factors? (Select all that apply.)
ch.4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Cultural beliefs
Socioeconomic status
Religious beliefs
Educational level
Your patient tells you she understands that she is at greater risk
of certain diseases because of her Hispanic American heritage.
Based on what you have learned, which disorder(s) might she
be at greater risk for? (Select all that apply.)
ch.4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Obesity
Stomach cancer
, Diabetes mellitus
Cervical cancer
Which interventions would be appropriate when teaching a
patient with presbycusis? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Use visual cues or written materials.
Repeat information.
Face the patient when talking.
Speak without food or drink in your mouth.
The nurse is caring for an older adult in a rehabilitation unit.
Which actions by the nurse are most likely to enhance
communication with the patient? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify yourself; remind the person who
you are.
Use pictures and gestures in addition to words.
Be patient, and avoid interrupting.
A nurse is caring for an older adult who is upset about having to
move into a skilled nursing facility. Which communication
technique used by the nurse is most effective at establishing an
empathetic climate?
ch. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Open-ended responses
A nurse is discharging an older adult patient from a
rehabilitation facility after a left hip replacement. The nurse
providing discharge teaching knows that older adults are most
responsive to what type of information?
