HESI EAQ gerontology-Gerontology Exam
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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
, The nurse is preparing to teach a community health program for senior citizens. Which physical
findings would the nurse include that are typical in older adults? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓1 Increased skin elasticity and an increase in testosterone production
2 Impaired fat digestion and an increase in pepsin production
Correct 3 Increased blood pressure and decreased cardiac output
4 An increase in body warmth and some swallowing difficulties
With aging, narrowing of the arteries causes some increase in the systolic and diastolic blood
pressures. Decreases occur in diastolic pressure, diastolic filling, and beta-adrenergic
stimulation; increases occur in arterial pressure, systolic pressure, wave velocity, and left
ventricular end diastolic pressure. Decreased cardiac output and cardiac reserve decrease the
older adult's response to stress. Changes in libido may occur. Testosterone appears to influence
the frequency of nocturnal erections; however, low testosterone levels do not affect erections
produced by erotic stimuli. There is a loss of skin elasticity. By the age of 60, gastric secretions
decrease 70% to 80% of those of the average adult. A decrease in pepsin may hinder protein
digestion. There may be a decrease in subcutaneous fat and decreasing body warmth. Some
swallowing difficulties occur because older people are susceptible to fluid loss and electrolyte
imbalance. This results from decreased thirst sensation, difficulty swallowing, chronic disease,
reduced kidney function, diminished cognition, or adverse medication reactions.
Which intervention would the nurse include when developing a plan of care for an older client
with dementia? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓1 Explain to the client the details of the
regimen.
2 Demonstrate interest in the client's various likes and dislikes.
3 Be firm when dealing with the client's attitudes and behaviors.
Correct 4 Provide consistency in carrying out nursing activities for the client.
Which theory proposes that older adults experience a shift from a materialistic to cosmic view
of the world? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓1 Activity theory
2 Continuity theory
3 Disengagement theory
Prep 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
, The nurse is preparing to teach a community health program for senior citizens. Which physical
findings would the nurse include that are typical in older adults? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓1 Increased skin elasticity and an increase in testosterone production
2 Impaired fat digestion and an increase in pepsin production
Correct 3 Increased blood pressure and decreased cardiac output
4 An increase in body warmth and some swallowing difficulties
With aging, narrowing of the arteries causes some increase in the systolic and diastolic blood
pressures. Decreases occur in diastolic pressure, diastolic filling, and beta-adrenergic
stimulation; increases occur in arterial pressure, systolic pressure, wave velocity, and left
ventricular end diastolic pressure. Decreased cardiac output and cardiac reserve decrease the
older adult's response to stress. Changes in libido may occur. Testosterone appears to influence
the frequency of nocturnal erections; however, low testosterone levels do not affect erections
produced by erotic stimuli. There is a loss of skin elasticity. By the age of 60, gastric secretions
decrease 70% to 80% of those of the average adult. A decrease in pepsin may hinder protein
digestion. There may be a decrease in subcutaneous fat and decreasing body warmth. Some
swallowing difficulties occur because older people are susceptible to fluid loss and electrolyte
imbalance. This results from decreased thirst sensation, difficulty swallowing, chronic disease,
reduced kidney function, diminished cognition, or adverse medication reactions.
Which intervention would the nurse include when developing a plan of care for an older client
with dementia? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓1 Explain to the client the details of the
regimen.
2 Demonstrate interest in the client's various likes and dislikes.
3 Be firm when dealing with the client's attitudes and behaviors.
Correct 4 Provide consistency in carrying out nursing activities for the client.
Which theory proposes that older adults experience a shift from a materialistic to cosmic view
of the world? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓1 Activity theory
2 Continuity theory
3 Disengagement theory
