GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING ELIOPOULOS
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less
irritating. Answer: Appropriate nursing care for a patient with
urinary incontinence is to:
A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter.
B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan).
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less
irritating.
D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence.
◉ D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads Answer: A
nursing intervention for a patient with constipation is to:
A. avoid the urge to defecate.
B. limit fluid intake.
C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads.
◉ C. at a higher risk for pneumonia Answer: A patient with
dysphagia is:
, A. fed only for pleasure.
B. at low risk for nutritional deficits.
C. at higher risk for pneumonia.
D. able to drink thin liquids.
◉ B. macular degeneration Answer: Age-related eye changes may
include:
A. increased visual accommodation.
B. macular degeneration.
C. non-preventable blindness as a result of glaucoma.
D. decreased ability of pupil to respond to light changes.
◉ A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual
activity. Answer: Nurses' knowledge of sexuality in the older adult
population should include:
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual
activity.
B. Sexual response time is unchanged.
C. Ability to achieve orgasm declines.
D. Dryness of the vaginal walls is associated with pelvic
inflammatory disease.
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less
irritating. Answer: Appropriate nursing care for a patient with
urinary incontinence is to:
A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter.
B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan).
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less
irritating.
D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence.
◉ D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads Answer: A
nursing intervention for a patient with constipation is to:
A. avoid the urge to defecate.
B. limit fluid intake.
C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads.
◉ C. at a higher risk for pneumonia Answer: A patient with
dysphagia is:
, A. fed only for pleasure.
B. at low risk for nutritional deficits.
C. at higher risk for pneumonia.
D. able to drink thin liquids.
◉ B. macular degeneration Answer: Age-related eye changes may
include:
A. increased visual accommodation.
B. macular degeneration.
C. non-preventable blindness as a result of glaucoma.
D. decreased ability of pupil to respond to light changes.
◉ A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual
activity. Answer: Nurses' knowledge of sexuality in the older adult
population should include:
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual
activity.
B. Sexual response time is unchanged.
C. Ability to achieve orgasm declines.
D. Dryness of the vaginal walls is associated with pelvic
inflammatory disease.
