BSN 425 FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Question 2 of 4An older adult patient requires intensive acute rehabilitation
greater than three hours a day. Which rehabilitation service would be
appropriate for this older patient?A skilled care facilityOutpatient
rehabilitationA freestanding rehabilitation hospitalAn intermediate
rehabilitation facility.
Answer: A freestanding rehabilitation hospitalFreestanding rehabilitation
hospitals provide intensive rehabilitation of three hours of therapy or more
◍ Question 12 of 12Which location is preferred for the older adult to live
according to PACE?HomeAssisted livingNursing homeHospice residence.
Answer: HomePACE strives to allow older adults to continue to live at
home.
◍ Question 3 of 4Why is Medicare Part D so important to the older
adult?Medicare Part D uses an HMO care model.Medicare Part D pays for
outpatient services.Medicare Part D pays for inpatient
hospitalization.Medicare Part D provides prescription medication regardless
of income level..
Answer: Medicare Part D provides prescription medication regardless of
income level.Medicare Part D provides prescription medication regardless
of income level without copay.
◍ Question 8 of 15The nurse is participating in discharge planning for an older
adult. Which older patient is most appropriate for nursing home
placement?The older adult prescribed rehabilitation servicesThe older adult
who requires around-the-clock careThe older adult seeking help with
independent livingThe older adult with significant cognitive impairment.
Answer: The older adult who requires around-the-clock careThe older adult
, who requires around-the-clock care is appropriate for nursing home
placement.
◍ Question 5 of 5How does an Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit contribute to
improved care for the older adult?Removes the burden of care from the
family of the older adult.Provides comprehensive geriatric assessments by a
team specializing in geriatrics.Works directly with third party payers to
relieve the stress of financial responsibilities.Provides discounted care based
on the multiple disciplines involved in the patient's care..
Answer: Provides comprehensive geriatric assessments by a team
specializing in geriatrics.It provides comprehensive geriatric assessments by
a team consisting of a geriatrician, geriatric advanced practice nurse, social
worker as well as specialists from other disciplines, and the geriatric
resource nurse.
◍ Question 3 of 5Which statement describes the purpose of the Geriatric
Resource Nurse (GRN) model?To shorten the duration of stay and decrease
hospital costsTo provide physicians with a resource in planning treatment
modalitiesTo provide community resources to facilitate keeping older adults
out of the hospitalTo address the adverse events and functional decline that
accompanies hospitalization.
Answer: To address the adverse events and functional decline that
accompanies hospitalizationThe GRN model is foundational to NICHE and
was designed to address the adverse events and functional decline that
accompanies hospitalization.
◍ Question 6 of 15The nurse is assessing risk factors in older adults in the
acute care setting. Which risk of hospitalization does the nurse recognize as
a contributor to skin breakdown and loss of muscle strength in the acute care
setting for the older adult?FallsImmobilityPolypharmacyHospital-acquired
infection.
Answer: ImmobilityImmobility in the older adult can lead to functional
decline, skin breakdown, and loss of muscle strength.
◍ Question 4 of 4An older adult reports increased stress due to living alone
, with limited income. Which techniques can the nurse provide the patient to
reduce stress?Select all that apply.WorkMusicDistractionGuided
imageryBabysitters or nannies.
Answer: MusicMusic is a stress reduction technique that can help the patient
alleviate stress.DistractionDistraction with activities can help decrease the
patient's stress level.Guided imageryGuided imagery is a type of meditation
that patients can use to decrease stress levels.
◍ Question 11 of 15The nurse case manager is exploring heath care options
for an older, cognitively impaired patient who lives with family that will be
leaving town for a short time. Which aspect reflects characteristics of respite
care that the nurse should share with the family?Limited to short-term
useFunded only by private payRequires an institutional settingIncludes
health professionals and trained volunteers.
Answer: Includes health professionals and trained volunteersRespite care
includes health professionals, trained volunteers, and personal care
attendants.
◍ Question 1 of 4A nurse is caring for older adults in the acute care setting.
Which medical diagnoses does the nurse anticipate to encounter?Select all
that apply.PneumoniaRenal failureHeart failureSkin disordersMental illness.
Answer: PneumoniaRenal failureHeart failure
◍ Question 4 of 5Which content does the GRN Model provide to direct
care/staff nurses?Delirium prevention techniquesInformation regarding
financial assistanceCare management for geriatric syndromesGeriatric
expertise related to nursing assessments.
Answer: Care management for geriatric syndromesThe GRN model
provides direct care/staff nurses with content focusing on care management
for geriatric syndromes.
◍ Question 3 of 3Which outcomes can be attributed to the Advanced Practice
Nurse Transitional Care Model (APN TCM)?Select all that apply.Fewer
readmissionsImproved quality of lifeIncreased physical functionDecreased
satisfaction with careIncreased time between ED visits.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Question 2 of 4An older adult patient requires intensive acute rehabilitation
greater than three hours a day. Which rehabilitation service would be
appropriate for this older patient?A skilled care facilityOutpatient
rehabilitationA freestanding rehabilitation hospitalAn intermediate
rehabilitation facility.
Answer: A freestanding rehabilitation hospitalFreestanding rehabilitation
hospitals provide intensive rehabilitation of three hours of therapy or more
◍ Question 12 of 12Which location is preferred for the older adult to live
according to PACE?HomeAssisted livingNursing homeHospice residence.
Answer: HomePACE strives to allow older adults to continue to live at
home.
◍ Question 3 of 4Why is Medicare Part D so important to the older
adult?Medicare Part D uses an HMO care model.Medicare Part D pays for
outpatient services.Medicare Part D pays for inpatient
hospitalization.Medicare Part D provides prescription medication regardless
of income level..
Answer: Medicare Part D provides prescription medication regardless of
income level.Medicare Part D provides prescription medication regardless
of income level without copay.
◍ Question 8 of 15The nurse is participating in discharge planning for an older
adult. Which older patient is most appropriate for nursing home
placement?The older adult prescribed rehabilitation servicesThe older adult
who requires around-the-clock careThe older adult seeking help with
independent livingThe older adult with significant cognitive impairment.
Answer: The older adult who requires around-the-clock careThe older adult
, who requires around-the-clock care is appropriate for nursing home
placement.
◍ Question 5 of 5How does an Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit contribute to
improved care for the older adult?Removes the burden of care from the
family of the older adult.Provides comprehensive geriatric assessments by a
team specializing in geriatrics.Works directly with third party payers to
relieve the stress of financial responsibilities.Provides discounted care based
on the multiple disciplines involved in the patient's care..
Answer: Provides comprehensive geriatric assessments by a team
specializing in geriatrics.It provides comprehensive geriatric assessments by
a team consisting of a geriatrician, geriatric advanced practice nurse, social
worker as well as specialists from other disciplines, and the geriatric
resource nurse.
◍ Question 3 of 5Which statement describes the purpose of the Geriatric
Resource Nurse (GRN) model?To shorten the duration of stay and decrease
hospital costsTo provide physicians with a resource in planning treatment
modalitiesTo provide community resources to facilitate keeping older adults
out of the hospitalTo address the adverse events and functional decline that
accompanies hospitalization.
Answer: To address the adverse events and functional decline that
accompanies hospitalizationThe GRN model is foundational to NICHE and
was designed to address the adverse events and functional decline that
accompanies hospitalization.
◍ Question 6 of 15The nurse is assessing risk factors in older adults in the
acute care setting. Which risk of hospitalization does the nurse recognize as
a contributor to skin breakdown and loss of muscle strength in the acute care
setting for the older adult?FallsImmobilityPolypharmacyHospital-acquired
infection.
Answer: ImmobilityImmobility in the older adult can lead to functional
decline, skin breakdown, and loss of muscle strength.
◍ Question 4 of 4An older adult reports increased stress due to living alone
, with limited income. Which techniques can the nurse provide the patient to
reduce stress?Select all that apply.WorkMusicDistractionGuided
imageryBabysitters or nannies.
Answer: MusicMusic is a stress reduction technique that can help the patient
alleviate stress.DistractionDistraction with activities can help decrease the
patient's stress level.Guided imageryGuided imagery is a type of meditation
that patients can use to decrease stress levels.
◍ Question 11 of 15The nurse case manager is exploring heath care options
for an older, cognitively impaired patient who lives with family that will be
leaving town for a short time. Which aspect reflects characteristics of respite
care that the nurse should share with the family?Limited to short-term
useFunded only by private payRequires an institutional settingIncludes
health professionals and trained volunteers.
Answer: Includes health professionals and trained volunteersRespite care
includes health professionals, trained volunteers, and personal care
attendants.
◍ Question 1 of 4A nurse is caring for older adults in the acute care setting.
Which medical diagnoses does the nurse anticipate to encounter?Select all
that apply.PneumoniaRenal failureHeart failureSkin disordersMental illness.
Answer: PneumoniaRenal failureHeart failure
◍ Question 4 of 5Which content does the GRN Model provide to direct
care/staff nurses?Delirium prevention techniquesInformation regarding
financial assistanceCare management for geriatric syndromesGeriatric
expertise related to nursing assessments.
Answer: Care management for geriatric syndromesThe GRN model
provides direct care/staff nurses with content focusing on care management
for geriatric syndromes.
◍ Question 3 of 3Which outcomes can be attributed to the Advanced Practice
Nurse Transitional Care Model (APN TCM)?Select all that apply.Fewer
readmissionsImproved quality of lifeIncreased physical functionDecreased
satisfaction with careIncreased time between ED visits.
