Gerontology Final Question and
answers verified to pass 2025/2026
An older adult believes that their exposure to smoking, pesticides, and environmental stressors has
contributed to their aging process. Which biological aging theory should the nurse utilize during health
teaching based on the client's understanding?
a. evolution theory
b. free radical theory
c. telomere theory
d. mitochondrial dysfunction theory - correct answer ✔b. free radical theory
An older adult expresses wanting to engage in similar activities in older age as those in their social
cohort. The nurse should base care planning on which of the following?
a. age-stratification theory
b. gerotranscendence theory
c. maslow's heirarchy of needs
d. role theory - correct answer ✔a. age-stratification theory
Which of the following is considered a normal age-related physiological change to the eyes?
a. glaucoma
b. hyperopia
c. myopia
d. eye infection - correct answer ✔b. hyperopia
When caring for the frail older adult with diabetes mellitus, the gerontological nurse understands which
of the following to be true?
a. adhere to strict glycemic control
, b. desserts should be removed from the meal tray
c. refrain from using long-acting insulins
d. allow for permissive hyperglycemia - correct answer ✔d. allow for permissive hyperglycemia
-older adults take longer to metabolize glucose, again why we don't use short acting insulins; it is best
for the sugar to run slightly high
- dont want to have strict glycemic control (e.g sliding scale) with older adults
The gerontological nurse is delivering the clock drawing test to the client who has suffered a left-sided
stroke. Which of the following assessments is best for the nurse to complete?
a. determine if the client is right handed dominant
b. determine if the client is left handed dominant
c. locate a language interpreter
d. perform MMSE instead - correct answer ✔a. determine if the client is right handed dominant
- usually affects opposite side
Why are restraints not best practice in seniors? - correct answer ✔- increased risk of skin breakdown
- high risk for rhabdomyolysis
- increases agitation and need for sedatives
An older adult has not had a solid bowel movement in 4 days and is beginning to pass small amounts of
liquid feces. Which of the following actions by the nurse are best? Select all that apply.
a. administer an antidiarrheal medication
b. query paradoxical diarrhea
c. inquire with the provider about an abdominal x-ray
d. arrange for client to have digital rectal exam (DRE)
e. administer a rectal suppository - correct answer ✔b. query paradoxical diarrhea (fecal impaction)
c. inquire with the provider about an abdominal x-ray
answers verified to pass 2025/2026
An older adult believes that their exposure to smoking, pesticides, and environmental stressors has
contributed to their aging process. Which biological aging theory should the nurse utilize during health
teaching based on the client's understanding?
a. evolution theory
b. free radical theory
c. telomere theory
d. mitochondrial dysfunction theory - correct answer ✔b. free radical theory
An older adult expresses wanting to engage in similar activities in older age as those in their social
cohort. The nurse should base care planning on which of the following?
a. age-stratification theory
b. gerotranscendence theory
c. maslow's heirarchy of needs
d. role theory - correct answer ✔a. age-stratification theory
Which of the following is considered a normal age-related physiological change to the eyes?
a. glaucoma
b. hyperopia
c. myopia
d. eye infection - correct answer ✔b. hyperopia
When caring for the frail older adult with diabetes mellitus, the gerontological nurse understands which
of the following to be true?
a. adhere to strict glycemic control
, b. desserts should be removed from the meal tray
c. refrain from using long-acting insulins
d. allow for permissive hyperglycemia - correct answer ✔d. allow for permissive hyperglycemia
-older adults take longer to metabolize glucose, again why we don't use short acting insulins; it is best
for the sugar to run slightly high
- dont want to have strict glycemic control (e.g sliding scale) with older adults
The gerontological nurse is delivering the clock drawing test to the client who has suffered a left-sided
stroke. Which of the following assessments is best for the nurse to complete?
a. determine if the client is right handed dominant
b. determine if the client is left handed dominant
c. locate a language interpreter
d. perform MMSE instead - correct answer ✔a. determine if the client is right handed dominant
- usually affects opposite side
Why are restraints not best practice in seniors? - correct answer ✔- increased risk of skin breakdown
- high risk for rhabdomyolysis
- increases agitation and need for sedatives
An older adult has not had a solid bowel movement in 4 days and is beginning to pass small amounts of
liquid feces. Which of the following actions by the nurse are best? Select all that apply.
a. administer an antidiarrheal medication
b. query paradoxical diarrhea
c. inquire with the provider about an abdominal x-ray
d. arrange for client to have digital rectal exam (DRE)
e. administer a rectal suppository - correct answer ✔b. query paradoxical diarrhea (fecal impaction)
c. inquire with the provider about an abdominal x-ray
