NU 176
EXAM 2
Geriatric Nursing
50 Actual Questions with Correct Answers
Galen College of Nursing
This Document Description:
This document contains a collection of 50
verified questions with Correct answers with
Rationales.
Ideal for exam preparation and concept
reinforcement.
,1. The nurse is making a visit to the home of an older patient. Which action
indicates that the nurse is implementing Beers criteria?
A. Increasing all medication dosages
B. Removing unnecessary medications
C. Encouraging the patient to save old prescriptions
D. Combining prescriptions from several pharmacies
Correct Answer:
B. Removing unnecessary medications
Expert Rationale:
Beers criteria support medication review and deprescribing when drugs are unnecessary
or potentially harmful. Removing inappropriate medications reduces adverse drug events.
2. A spouse is the primary caregiver for an 80-year-old ill patient. The spouse does
not want to place the patient in a nursing facility but is experiencing extreme
exhaustion. What should the nurse recommend to the spouse?
A. Hospice care
B. Respite care
C. Long-term hospitalization
D. Independent living
Correct Answer:
B. Respite care
Expert Rationale:
Respite care provides temporary relief for caregivers while allowing the patient to remain
at home or in a temporary care setting. It is appropriate when a caregiver is exhausted
but does not want permanent placement.
3. A 78-year-old patient is distressed over the high maintenance costs of a large
home. What should be recommended as a living alternative for the patient?
A. Acute care hospital
B. Assisted-living facility
C. Intensive care facility
D. Hospice facility
, Correct Answer:
B. Assisted-living facility
Expert Rationale:
Assisted living supports older adults who need some help with daily living but do not
require full skilled nursing care. It can reduce the burden of home maintenance while
promoting independence.
4. While visiting the home of an older patient who recently became widowed, the
nurse determines that the patient has a strong support system. What occurred that
caused the nurse to make this determination? Select all that apply.
A. A paid caregiver was doing the laundry
B. A neighbor came over to bring a pot of soup
C. A friend telephoned to ask for the best time to visit
D. The daughter was visiting with the patient
E. The patient stated no one visits anymore
Correct Answers:
A, B, C, and D
Expert Rationale:
A strong support system may include family, friends, neighbors, and paid caregivers.
These supports reduce isolation and help the older adult maintain safety and
independence.
5. The nurse is reviewing an older patient’s medications for adherence with Beers
criteria. What should the nurse analyze each medication for? Select all that apply.
A. Potentially inappropriate medications and classes to avoid in older adults
B. Medications to be used with caution in older adults
C. Medications that may worsen certain diseases or syndromes in older adults
D. Medications based only on cost
E. Medications prescribed only by specialists
Correct Answers:
A, B, and C
Expert Rationale:
Beers criteria identify medications that may be inappropriate, require caution, or worsen
specific conditions in older adults. The goal is to reduce medication-related harm.
EXAM 2
Geriatric Nursing
50 Actual Questions with Correct Answers
Galen College of Nursing
This Document Description:
This document contains a collection of 50
verified questions with Correct answers with
Rationales.
Ideal for exam preparation and concept
reinforcement.
,1. The nurse is making a visit to the home of an older patient. Which action
indicates that the nurse is implementing Beers criteria?
A. Increasing all medication dosages
B. Removing unnecessary medications
C. Encouraging the patient to save old prescriptions
D. Combining prescriptions from several pharmacies
Correct Answer:
B. Removing unnecessary medications
Expert Rationale:
Beers criteria support medication review and deprescribing when drugs are unnecessary
or potentially harmful. Removing inappropriate medications reduces adverse drug events.
2. A spouse is the primary caregiver for an 80-year-old ill patient. The spouse does
not want to place the patient in a nursing facility but is experiencing extreme
exhaustion. What should the nurse recommend to the spouse?
A. Hospice care
B. Respite care
C. Long-term hospitalization
D. Independent living
Correct Answer:
B. Respite care
Expert Rationale:
Respite care provides temporary relief for caregivers while allowing the patient to remain
at home or in a temporary care setting. It is appropriate when a caregiver is exhausted
but does not want permanent placement.
3. A 78-year-old patient is distressed over the high maintenance costs of a large
home. What should be recommended as a living alternative for the patient?
A. Acute care hospital
B. Assisted-living facility
C. Intensive care facility
D. Hospice facility
, Correct Answer:
B. Assisted-living facility
Expert Rationale:
Assisted living supports older adults who need some help with daily living but do not
require full skilled nursing care. It can reduce the burden of home maintenance while
promoting independence.
4. While visiting the home of an older patient who recently became widowed, the
nurse determines that the patient has a strong support system. What occurred that
caused the nurse to make this determination? Select all that apply.
A. A paid caregiver was doing the laundry
B. A neighbor came over to bring a pot of soup
C. A friend telephoned to ask for the best time to visit
D. The daughter was visiting with the patient
E. The patient stated no one visits anymore
Correct Answers:
A, B, C, and D
Expert Rationale:
A strong support system may include family, friends, neighbors, and paid caregivers.
These supports reduce isolation and help the older adult maintain safety and
independence.
5. The nurse is reviewing an older patient’s medications for adherence with Beers
criteria. What should the nurse analyze each medication for? Select all that apply.
A. Potentially inappropriate medications and classes to avoid in older adults
B. Medications to be used with caution in older adults
C. Medications that may worsen certain diseases or syndromes in older adults
D. Medications based only on cost
E. Medications prescribed only by specialists
Correct Answers:
A, B, and C
Expert Rationale:
Beers criteria identify medications that may be inappropriate, require caution, or worsen
specific conditions in older adults. The goal is to reduce medication-related harm.
