Gerontological Nursing - Eliopoulos -
Unit 4 (Focusing On Chapters 26-31)
(Chapters 18-25 Are Included) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
The nurse is working with an older adult patient with diagnoses of
hyponatremia and anemia who is complaining of pain. Which of the
following pieces of data should the nurse prioritize as a guide for
choosing interventions? -
correct answer ✅The patient is complaining of intense pain that
he rates at 8 out of 10.
An 80 yo patient is demonstrating confusion, dry skin, increased
body temp, weakness, dry brown tongue, concentrated urine. What
health problems do the patient's symptoms most likely indicate? -
correct answer ✅Dehydration
Origin: Chapter 34- Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions, 1
Chapter: 34
Client Needs: A1
Cognitive Level: Application
Difficulty: Moderate
Integrated Process: Nursing process
Objective: 1
Page and Header: 457, Chronic Conditions and Older Adults
,Gerontological Nursing - Eliopoulos -
Unit 4 (Focusing On Chapters 26-31)
(Chapters 18-25 Are Included) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
1. A nurse is well aware of the high incidence and prevalence of
chronic conditions among older adults. The nurse would recognize
which of the following phenomena as currently contributing to this
high rate of incidence? (Select all that apply.) -
correct answer ✅A) Longevity is increasing.
B) Many previously fatal diseases are now treatable.
C) Increasing numbers of older adults can afford medical care.
D) Older adults have increased expectations for treatment.
E) New chronic conditions are being identified by medical
researchers.
Ans: A, B
Feedback:
The combination of increased lifespan with the availability of
treatment options for previously fatal conditions has contributed to
the increased incidence of chronic conditions in the elderly.
Answers C, D, and E are not noted to contribute to the
phenomenon.
abdominal pain -
correct answer ✅three pathways- pain impulses
,Gerontological Nursing - Eliopoulos -
Unit 4 (Focusing On Chapters 26-31)
(Chapters 18-25 Are Included) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
visceral pain pathways
somatic (parietal pathways)
referral pathways
consider where pain is really coming from
The nurse is preparing to feed an older client suffering from
dysphagia. Which nursing measures are important to implement
while feeding this client? (Select all that apply.)
a) Thicken liquids for easier swallowing.
b) Tilt client's head to the side and place food on tongue.
c) Elevate the head of bed 30 degrees.
d) Check for residual food in the mouth.
e) Talk to the client while eating to promote socialization. -
correct answer ✅a) Thicken liquids for easier swallowing.
b) Tilt client's head to the side and place food on tongue.
d) Check for residual food in the mouth.
, Gerontological Nursing - Eliopoulos -
Unit 4 (Focusing On Chapters 26-31)
(Chapters 18-25 Are Included) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Some general measures prove useful when feeding clients with
dysphagia: sit upright (not just 30 degrees); allow sufficient time for
eating; ensure there is no residual food in the mouth before
offering more; discourage the client from talking when eating;
thickened liquids may be beneficial; and tilting the head and placing
food on a particular part of the tongue may be recommended.
A medical nurse is aware that older adults tend to have a
significantly decreased rate of hepatic blood flow compared with
younger adults. What effect is this likely to have on
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in an older adult? -
correct answer ✅Drug clearance is likely to be slower.
Patients with GERD need to sit up for at least __ to prevent reflux -
correct answer ✅1 hour
Origin: Chapter 34- Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions, 2
Chapter: 34
Client Needs: A1
Unit 4 (Focusing On Chapters 26-31)
(Chapters 18-25 Are Included) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
The nurse is working with an older adult patient with diagnoses of
hyponatremia and anemia who is complaining of pain. Which of the
following pieces of data should the nurse prioritize as a guide for
choosing interventions? -
correct answer ✅The patient is complaining of intense pain that
he rates at 8 out of 10.
An 80 yo patient is demonstrating confusion, dry skin, increased
body temp, weakness, dry brown tongue, concentrated urine. What
health problems do the patient's symptoms most likely indicate? -
correct answer ✅Dehydration
Origin: Chapter 34- Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions, 1
Chapter: 34
Client Needs: A1
Cognitive Level: Application
Difficulty: Moderate
Integrated Process: Nursing process
Objective: 1
Page and Header: 457, Chronic Conditions and Older Adults
,Gerontological Nursing - Eliopoulos -
Unit 4 (Focusing On Chapters 26-31)
(Chapters 18-25 Are Included) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
1. A nurse is well aware of the high incidence and prevalence of
chronic conditions among older adults. The nurse would recognize
which of the following phenomena as currently contributing to this
high rate of incidence? (Select all that apply.) -
correct answer ✅A) Longevity is increasing.
B) Many previously fatal diseases are now treatable.
C) Increasing numbers of older adults can afford medical care.
D) Older adults have increased expectations for treatment.
E) New chronic conditions are being identified by medical
researchers.
Ans: A, B
Feedback:
The combination of increased lifespan with the availability of
treatment options for previously fatal conditions has contributed to
the increased incidence of chronic conditions in the elderly.
Answers C, D, and E are not noted to contribute to the
phenomenon.
abdominal pain -
correct answer ✅three pathways- pain impulses
,Gerontological Nursing - Eliopoulos -
Unit 4 (Focusing On Chapters 26-31)
(Chapters 18-25 Are Included) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
visceral pain pathways
somatic (parietal pathways)
referral pathways
consider where pain is really coming from
The nurse is preparing to feed an older client suffering from
dysphagia. Which nursing measures are important to implement
while feeding this client? (Select all that apply.)
a) Thicken liquids for easier swallowing.
b) Tilt client's head to the side and place food on tongue.
c) Elevate the head of bed 30 degrees.
d) Check for residual food in the mouth.
e) Talk to the client while eating to promote socialization. -
correct answer ✅a) Thicken liquids for easier swallowing.
b) Tilt client's head to the side and place food on tongue.
d) Check for residual food in the mouth.
, Gerontological Nursing - Eliopoulos -
Unit 4 (Focusing On Chapters 26-31)
(Chapters 18-25 Are Included) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Some general measures prove useful when feeding clients with
dysphagia: sit upright (not just 30 degrees); allow sufficient time for
eating; ensure there is no residual food in the mouth before
offering more; discourage the client from talking when eating;
thickened liquids may be beneficial; and tilting the head and placing
food on a particular part of the tongue may be recommended.
A medical nurse is aware that older adults tend to have a
significantly decreased rate of hepatic blood flow compared with
younger adults. What effect is this likely to have on
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in an older adult? -
correct answer ✅Drug clearance is likely to be slower.
Patients with GERD need to sit up for at least __ to prevent reflux -
correct answer ✅1 hour
Origin: Chapter 34- Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions, 2
Chapter: 34
Client Needs: A1
