Gerontology-Gerontology Exam Prep
Bundle 2026/2027 – Complete Aging
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Comprehensive Gerontology exam prep bundle covering theories of aging, physiological and
psychological changes, chronic illness, elder care, long-term care systems, and social aspects
of aging. Updated for 2026/2027 with verified answers. Ideal for nursing, healthcare, and
social work students.
KEYWORDS (Use all or select the best)
Gerontology exam
Aging studies
Elder care
Geriatric nursing
Gerontology study guide
Aging theories
Long-term care
Elderly health
Geriatric care
Gerontology final exam
Healthcare aging
Social gerontology
Nursing aging exam
Elder care certification
Gerontology 2026 2027
,A nurse is caring for an older client who has gout and refuses to eat. The client's provider
authorized the client's family to bring food from home. Which of the following foods should the
nurse recommend that the client avoid?
A. Lentil Soup
B. Cheese sandwich
C. Yogurt
D. Raisins ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A. Lentil Soup
A nurse is caring for an older client who has a new onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following psychological changes can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes?
A. Increased production of insulin by the pancreas
B. Decreased sensitivity to the circulating insulin
C. Increased rate of glucose metabolism
D. Decreased release of glycogen by the liver ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓B. Decreased
sensitivity to the circulating insulin
A nurse at a long-term care facility notes that a client with dementia is having problems with
orientation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to improve the client's level of
orientation?
A. Encourage the client to make choices about meals and activities
B. Use written signs to label specific rooms
C. Post a large calendar on the bulletin board
D. Place an electronic wander alert bracelet on the clients wrist ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓C. Post a large calendar on the bulletin board
,A nurse is administering intermittent IV antibiotic therapy for a client who has Alzheimer's
disease. The client repeatedly attempts to remove the IV access line during the medication
administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Assign an assistive personnel to remain with the client during the medication administration
B. Call the provider and request a prescription for an oral antibiotic
C. Give the client a PRN sedative 30min before the IV medication is scheduled
D. Place bilateral wrist restraints on the client during the antibiotic infusion ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓A. Assign an assistive personnel to remain with the client during the medication
administration
A community health nurse is visiting the home of an older adult client and her caregiver. The
client has excoriations to her wrists and ankles. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
A. Refer the caregiver to a support group
B. Interview the client in private
C. Document the client's wounds
D. Contact adult protective services ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓B. Interview the client in
private
A nurse is teaching a newly hired assistive personnel about helping older adult clients with
activities of daily living (ADLs). Which of the following is the most common factor that affects a
client's performance of ADLs?
A. Social withdrawal
B. Chronic physical disability
C. Emotional impairment
, D. Cognitive dysfunction ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓B. Chronic physical disability
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia. The client becomes agitated and
confused at night and wanders into the hallway. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Place the client's mattress on the floor
B. Restrain the client during the nighttime hours
C. Provide continuous orientation to the client
D. Turn out the lights in the client's room at night ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A. Place the
client's mattress on the floor
A nurse at a long-term care facility is teaching an older adult client about ambulating with a
quad-cane. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Adjust the height of the cane so that you can flex your elbow at 45 degrees."
B. "Hold the cane in the hand on the stronger side of your body."
C. "Place the flat side of the cane away from your foot."
D. "Move the cane and your stronger leg at the same time." ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓B.
"Hold the cane in the hand on the stronger side of your body."
A nurse is planning care for a group of older adult clients in an assisted-living facility. Which of
the following health-promoting behaviors should the nurse plan in order to help these clients
increase endurance and maintain muscle strength?
A. Regular exercise program
B. Frequent small meals
C. Adequate rest periods
Bundle 2026/2027 – Complete Aging
Studies Study Guides with Verified
Answers
DESCRIPTION (Under 350 Characters)
Comprehensive Gerontology exam prep bundle covering theories of aging, physiological and
psychological changes, chronic illness, elder care, long-term care systems, and social aspects
of aging. Updated for 2026/2027 with verified answers. Ideal for nursing, healthcare, and
social work students.
KEYWORDS (Use all or select the best)
Gerontology exam
Aging studies
Elder care
Geriatric nursing
Gerontology study guide
Aging theories
Long-term care
Elderly health
Geriatric care
Gerontology final exam
Healthcare aging
Social gerontology
Nursing aging exam
Elder care certification
Gerontology 2026 2027
,A nurse is caring for an older client who has gout and refuses to eat. The client's provider
authorized the client's family to bring food from home. Which of the following foods should the
nurse recommend that the client avoid?
A. Lentil Soup
B. Cheese sandwich
C. Yogurt
D. Raisins ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A. Lentil Soup
A nurse is caring for an older client who has a new onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following psychological changes can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes?
A. Increased production of insulin by the pancreas
B. Decreased sensitivity to the circulating insulin
C. Increased rate of glucose metabolism
D. Decreased release of glycogen by the liver ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓B. Decreased
sensitivity to the circulating insulin
A nurse at a long-term care facility notes that a client with dementia is having problems with
orientation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to improve the client's level of
orientation?
A. Encourage the client to make choices about meals and activities
B. Use written signs to label specific rooms
C. Post a large calendar on the bulletin board
D. Place an electronic wander alert bracelet on the clients wrist ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓C. Post a large calendar on the bulletin board
,A nurse is administering intermittent IV antibiotic therapy for a client who has Alzheimer's
disease. The client repeatedly attempts to remove the IV access line during the medication
administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Assign an assistive personnel to remain with the client during the medication administration
B. Call the provider and request a prescription for an oral antibiotic
C. Give the client a PRN sedative 30min before the IV medication is scheduled
D. Place bilateral wrist restraints on the client during the antibiotic infusion ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓A. Assign an assistive personnel to remain with the client during the medication
administration
A community health nurse is visiting the home of an older adult client and her caregiver. The
client has excoriations to her wrists and ankles. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
A. Refer the caregiver to a support group
B. Interview the client in private
C. Document the client's wounds
D. Contact adult protective services ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓B. Interview the client in
private
A nurse is teaching a newly hired assistive personnel about helping older adult clients with
activities of daily living (ADLs). Which of the following is the most common factor that affects a
client's performance of ADLs?
A. Social withdrawal
B. Chronic physical disability
C. Emotional impairment
, D. Cognitive dysfunction ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓B. Chronic physical disability
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia. The client becomes agitated and
confused at night and wanders into the hallway. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Place the client's mattress on the floor
B. Restrain the client during the nighttime hours
C. Provide continuous orientation to the client
D. Turn out the lights in the client's room at night ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A. Place the
client's mattress on the floor
A nurse at a long-term care facility is teaching an older adult client about ambulating with a
quad-cane. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Adjust the height of the cane so that you can flex your elbow at 45 degrees."
B. "Hold the cane in the hand on the stronger side of your body."
C. "Place the flat side of the cane away from your foot."
D. "Move the cane and your stronger leg at the same time." ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓B.
"Hold the cane in the hand on the stronger side of your body."
A nurse is planning care for a group of older adult clients in an assisted-living facility. Which of
the following health-promoting behaviors should the nurse plan in order to help these clients
increase endurance and maintain muscle strength?
A. Regular exercise program
B. Frequent small meals
C. Adequate rest periods
