HESI PN Gerontology Practice Exam (2026)
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The practical nurse (PN) is A. Locked medication storage in the client's
implementing a self-medication room.
program for an older resident who B. Medication Administration Record (MAR).
is newly admitted to an assisted D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication.
living community. Which actions E. List of findings indicating medication
should the PN implement to effectiveness.
provide the resident ways to
maintain safe medication
administration? (select all that
apply.)
Which age-related changes in the C. Cardiac murmurs.
cardiovascular system should the D. Widening pulse pressure.
practical nurse (PN) document
when evaluating an older client?
(select all that apply.)
, An older client who recently moved Depression.
into an assisted living community
refuses to eat or join any activities.
When evaluating the client further,
what should the practical nurse
(PN) focus on during the next
examination?
The practical nurse (PN) is caring Offer assistance with toileting q2 hours.
for an elderly client with functional
incontinence who lives in an
assisted living community. The client
is alert, mildly confused, and can
self ambulate. Which nursing
intervention should the PN
implement?
The healthcare provider prescribes Headaches.
a new medication, atrovastatin
(lipitor), for an older client who
arrives at the clinic for an annual
physical examination. What
common side effect should the
practical nurse (PN) advise the
client to observe for with this
medication?
The practical nurse (PN) is re- Report abdominal distention, constipation, or any
enforcing discharge instructions nausea and vomiting to the health care provider.
with the family of an older client
who was recently admitted for an
intestinal obstruction. Which
statement indicates that the family
understands the instructions?
|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS |100% ACCURATE ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+
Save
Terms in this set (50)
The practical nurse (PN) is A. Locked medication storage in the client's
implementing a self-medication room.
program for an older resident who B. Medication Administration Record (MAR).
is newly admitted to an assisted D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication.
living community. Which actions E. List of findings indicating medication
should the PN implement to effectiveness.
provide the resident ways to
maintain safe medication
administration? (select all that
apply.)
Which age-related changes in the C. Cardiac murmurs.
cardiovascular system should the D. Widening pulse pressure.
practical nurse (PN) document
when evaluating an older client?
(select all that apply.)
, An older client who recently moved Depression.
into an assisted living community
refuses to eat or join any activities.
When evaluating the client further,
what should the practical nurse
(PN) focus on during the next
examination?
The practical nurse (PN) is caring Offer assistance with toileting q2 hours.
for an elderly client with functional
incontinence who lives in an
assisted living community. The client
is alert, mildly confused, and can
self ambulate. Which nursing
intervention should the PN
implement?
The healthcare provider prescribes Headaches.
a new medication, atrovastatin
(lipitor), for an older client who
arrives at the clinic for an annual
physical examination. What
common side effect should the
practical nurse (PN) advise the
client to observe for with this
medication?
The practical nurse (PN) is re- Report abdominal distention, constipation, or any
enforcing discharge instructions nausea and vomiting to the health care provider.
with the family of an older client
who was recently admitted for an
intestinal obstruction. Which
statement indicates that the family
understands the instructions?
