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Gerontology HESI Analyzed EXAM A&B TESTBANK 2026-
2027 COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Analyzed Gerontology HESI EXAM A
QUESTION: Mrs. Frasier, an 50-year-old patient, presents with a mosquito bite that she is
concerned about. How do you diagnose this?
Cyst.
Bulla.
Wheal.
Plaques. - ANSWER-Wheal
Cyst: encapsulated, fluid-filled mass that varies in size. Bulla: fluid-filled, elevated,
circumscribed lesion that's larger than 5mm. Wheal: circumscribed, reddening with transient
elevation lesion that's 0.5 to 10mm diameter. Plaques: usually a grouping of papules; elevated
and a variety of shapes; larger than 5mm.
QUESTION: Which of the following groups should be tested for abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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males aged 65-75 who have ever smoked
females aged 65-75 who have hypertension
males and females over 75
females over 75 - ANSWER-males aged 65-75 who have ever smoked
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is more prevalent in males than in females. The American
Heart Association recommends screening males once between ages 65-75 if they have ever
smoked since that increases the risk of AAA.
QUESTION: With a giardia lamblia diagnosis, the NP would MOST likely prescribe what
medication?
Metronidazole.
Erythromycin.
Ampicillin.
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. - ANSWER-Metronidazole.
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The preceding drugs are typically used in treating the following: - Campylobacter jejuni:
Erythromycin - Salmonella: Ampicillin - Shigella: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole - Giardia
lamblia: Metronidazole
QUESTION: A 65-year-old Caucasian male calls your office. He tells you he just came in from the
woods and discovered a tick on his upper right thigh. He reports self removal of the tick and
now the area is slightly red. What should you advise him to do?
He should come to the office for a ceftriaxone (Rocephin) injection.
He should be prescribed doxycycline.
He needs no treatment.
He needs a topical scrub to prevent Lyme Disease. - ANSWER-He needs no treatment.
To develop Lyme Disease from a tick bite, many factors must be present. The tick must belong
to Ixodes species and must have been attached for at least 48 hours before the disease can
spread. There is no need for prophylactic treatment in this case because the tick has not been
present long enough.
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QUESTION: As part of the treatment plan for your elderly patient, you recommend he see an
Ophthalmologist. What body part(s) will this doctor evaluate?
Brain / nerves.
Eyes.
Bones / Joints / Muscles.
Ears / Throat. - ANSWER-Eyes
Neurologist - Brain / nerves Ophthalmologist - Eyes Orthopedist - Bones / Joints / Muscles
Otolaryngologist - Ears / Throat
QUESTION: As a GNP you understand that due to physiological changes of aging, some
laboratory test results will have age-related changes. Which of the following values would be
the least likely to be affected?
red blood cell values
Gerontology HESI Analyzed EXAM A&B TESTBANK 2026-
2027 COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Analyzed Gerontology HESI EXAM A
QUESTION: Mrs. Frasier, an 50-year-old patient, presents with a mosquito bite that she is
concerned about. How do you diagnose this?
Cyst.
Bulla.
Wheal.
Plaques. - ANSWER-Wheal
Cyst: encapsulated, fluid-filled mass that varies in size. Bulla: fluid-filled, elevated,
circumscribed lesion that's larger than 5mm. Wheal: circumscribed, reddening with transient
elevation lesion that's 0.5 to 10mm diameter. Plaques: usually a grouping of papules; elevated
and a variety of shapes; larger than 5mm.
QUESTION: Which of the following groups should be tested for abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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males aged 65-75 who have ever smoked
females aged 65-75 who have hypertension
males and females over 75
females over 75 - ANSWER-males aged 65-75 who have ever smoked
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is more prevalent in males than in females. The American
Heart Association recommends screening males once between ages 65-75 if they have ever
smoked since that increases the risk of AAA.
QUESTION: With a giardia lamblia diagnosis, the NP would MOST likely prescribe what
medication?
Metronidazole.
Erythromycin.
Ampicillin.
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. - ANSWER-Metronidazole.
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The preceding drugs are typically used in treating the following: - Campylobacter jejuni:
Erythromycin - Salmonella: Ampicillin - Shigella: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole - Giardia
lamblia: Metronidazole
QUESTION: A 65-year-old Caucasian male calls your office. He tells you he just came in from the
woods and discovered a tick on his upper right thigh. He reports self removal of the tick and
now the area is slightly red. What should you advise him to do?
He should come to the office for a ceftriaxone (Rocephin) injection.
He should be prescribed doxycycline.
He needs no treatment.
He needs a topical scrub to prevent Lyme Disease. - ANSWER-He needs no treatment.
To develop Lyme Disease from a tick bite, many factors must be present. The tick must belong
to Ixodes species and must have been attached for at least 48 hours before the disease can
spread. There is no need for prophylactic treatment in this case because the tick has not been
present long enough.
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QUESTION: As part of the treatment plan for your elderly patient, you recommend he see an
Ophthalmologist. What body part(s) will this doctor evaluate?
Brain / nerves.
Eyes.
Bones / Joints / Muscles.
Ears / Throat. - ANSWER-Eyes
Neurologist - Brain / nerves Ophthalmologist - Eyes Orthopedist - Bones / Joints / Muscles
Otolaryngologist - Ears / Throat
QUESTION: As a GNP you understand that due to physiological changes of aging, some
laboratory test results will have age-related changes. Which of the following values would be
the least likely to be affected?
red blood cell values
