Gerontology Exam Practice Test Questions And
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A 76-year-old patient with osteoarthritis complains of pain,
stiffness, and deformities of
the fingers. The gerontological nurse recommends:
1. cold packs.
2. exercise.
3. meditation therapy.
4. vitamin therapy. - ANSWER 2
A gerontological nurse is teaching dressing techniques to a
patient with right hemiplegia
and a severe speech impairment. An appropriate first step in the
nurse's teaching would be to:
1. ask the patient to put on a shirt.
2. demonstrate the proper way to put on a shirt.
3. explain the difficulties in putting on a shirt.
4. give verbal instructions on dressing procedures. - ANSWER 2
Older adults with Parkinson disease exhibit:
1. confusion and depression.
2. dementia and hyperkinesia.
3. rigidity and tremor at rest.
4. weakness and tremor with movement. - ANSWER 3
To prevent injury, a gerontological nurse advises an older adult
who is taking tricyclic antidepressants to:
1. eat a diet high in roughage.
2. get an additional night light.
,3. provide lubrication for the oral mucosa.
4. stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions. - ANSWER 4
Age-related changes in which two organs most affect an older
adult's reaction to
medication? 1.
Heart and lungs
2. Intestines and spleen
3. Liver and kidneys
4. Pancreas and gall bladder - ANSWER 3
Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) is hazardous for patients with:
1. a history of coronary artery bypass graft.
2. a history of shingles.
3. heart failure and borderline hypotension.
4. Paget disease and hypertension. - ANSWER 3
A 78-year-old patient calls a telephone triage nurse and reports
several falls after taking
over-the-counter medication for a recent cold. Which medication
contributed to the falls?
1. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
2. Ferrous sulfate
3. Guaifenesin (Robitussin)
4. Loratadine (Claritin) - ANSWER 1
A nursing home conducts a survey to evaluate nursing care.
However, some residents did not express their concerns due to
fear of reprisal by the staff. Which aspect of the evaluation is
most affected?
1. Generalizability
2. Reliability
, 3. Statistical significance
4. Validity - ANSWER 4
A patient with Stage 2 Alzheimer disease visits the mental health
clinic. During the
interview, the patient becomes hostile and refuses to
ANSWER
further questions. The
gerontological nurse's best action is to:
1. ask if the questions upset the patient in any way.
2. discontinue the interview.
3. explain that the information is needed to plan the patient's care.
4. ignore the patient's reaction and proceed. - ANSWER 2
A gerontological nurse at a nursing home conducts a
reminiscence therapy group for
residents with confusion. A member of the group stands up and
says, "I just heard my cow. I have to go and milk her now." The
nurse's most therapeutic response is:
1. "All right, you may leave the group now."
2. "Please tell us about your cow."
3. "That wasn't a cow; maybe you heard a vacuum cleaner."
4. "You live here at the nursing home now, not on the farm." -
ANSWER 2
Reminiscence therapy promotes an older adult's sense of
security by:
1. increasing socialization skills.
2. meshing the past with the future.
3. providing praise and recognition.
4. reviewing comforting memories. - ANSWER 4
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A 76-year-old patient with osteoarthritis complains of pain,
stiffness, and deformities of
the fingers. The gerontological nurse recommends:
1. cold packs.
2. exercise.
3. meditation therapy.
4. vitamin therapy. - ANSWER 2
A gerontological nurse is teaching dressing techniques to a
patient with right hemiplegia
and a severe speech impairment. An appropriate first step in the
nurse's teaching would be to:
1. ask the patient to put on a shirt.
2. demonstrate the proper way to put on a shirt.
3. explain the difficulties in putting on a shirt.
4. give verbal instructions on dressing procedures. - ANSWER 2
Older adults with Parkinson disease exhibit:
1. confusion and depression.
2. dementia and hyperkinesia.
3. rigidity and tremor at rest.
4. weakness and tremor with movement. - ANSWER 3
To prevent injury, a gerontological nurse advises an older adult
who is taking tricyclic antidepressants to:
1. eat a diet high in roughage.
2. get an additional night light.
,3. provide lubrication for the oral mucosa.
4. stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions. - ANSWER 4
Age-related changes in which two organs most affect an older
adult's reaction to
medication? 1.
Heart and lungs
2. Intestines and spleen
3. Liver and kidneys
4. Pancreas and gall bladder - ANSWER 3
Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) is hazardous for patients with:
1. a history of coronary artery bypass graft.
2. a history of shingles.
3. heart failure and borderline hypotension.
4. Paget disease and hypertension. - ANSWER 3
A 78-year-old patient calls a telephone triage nurse and reports
several falls after taking
over-the-counter medication for a recent cold. Which medication
contributed to the falls?
1. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
2. Ferrous sulfate
3. Guaifenesin (Robitussin)
4. Loratadine (Claritin) - ANSWER 1
A nursing home conducts a survey to evaluate nursing care.
However, some residents did not express their concerns due to
fear of reprisal by the staff. Which aspect of the evaluation is
most affected?
1. Generalizability
2. Reliability
, 3. Statistical significance
4. Validity - ANSWER 4
A patient with Stage 2 Alzheimer disease visits the mental health
clinic. During the
interview, the patient becomes hostile and refuses to
ANSWER
further questions. The
gerontological nurse's best action is to:
1. ask if the questions upset the patient in any way.
2. discontinue the interview.
3. explain that the information is needed to plan the patient's care.
4. ignore the patient's reaction and proceed. - ANSWER 2
A gerontological nurse at a nursing home conducts a
reminiscence therapy group for
residents with confusion. A member of the group stands up and
says, "I just heard my cow. I have to go and milk her now." The
nurse's most therapeutic response is:
1. "All right, you may leave the group now."
2. "Please tell us about your cow."
3. "That wasn't a cow; maybe you heard a vacuum cleaner."
4. "You live here at the nursing home now, not on the farm." -
ANSWER 2
Reminiscence therapy promotes an older adult's sense of
security by:
1. increasing socialization skills.
2. meshing the past with the future.
3. providing praise and recognition.
4. reviewing comforting memories. - ANSWER 4
