Gerontology HESI Test
(2026-2027)
Complete Questions with 100%
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, The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered Lavage
through a nasogastric tube is known as what?
Gastric lavage is used to cleanse the stomach of a poison, overdose of
Gavage medication, or other toxic substance. It is delivered through a nasogastric tube
Emesis
Lavage
Stomach pumping
You are providing care to a patient who has recently Lean red meat
begun dialysis. Her daughter, with whom she lives and
who prepares many of her meals, asks what types of Dialysis patients are encouraged to eat lean meat, including red meat. High
foods she should incorporate into her diet and which she quality proteins produce less waste and help the body heal and maintain regular
should avoid. Which of the following is NOT a food that processes. Dialysis patients should avoid foods high in potassium, including
this patient should be advised to avoid? avocado, banana, and dried fruit, and should eat other potassium-containing
foods in moderation.
Avocado.
Lean red meat.
Dried fruit.
Bananas.
Your 89-year-old patient presents with dyspepsia and Migraines
nausea. After testing, you determine she is positive for
Peptic Ulcer Disease. Of the following, which would Peptic Ulcer Disease is a gastrointestinal disorder. Other differential diagnoses of
LEAST likely be a differential diagnosis for Peptic Ulcer the condition are pancreatitis and biliary tract disease.
Disease?
Cholecystitis.
Migraines.
Gastric carcinoma.
Cardiovascular disease.
There are a good many diseases affecting the elderly Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange
that are the result of smoking. Counseling regarding
smoking cessation is part of the GNP's job. The Ask about tobacco use, Advise to quit, Assess willingness to make an attempt to
components of brief intervention for treating tobacco use quit, Assist in this quit attempt. Arrange a follow-up.
are:
Counsel, Document, Caution, Describe, Demonstrate
Advise, Confer, Describe, Document, Prescribe
Advise, Counsel, Intervene, Prescribe, Follow-up
Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange
Mrs. Frasier, an 50-year-old patient, presents with a Wheal
mosquito bite that she is concerned about. How do you
diagnose this? Cyst: encapsulated, fluid-filled mass that varies in size. Bulla: fluid-filled,
elevated, circumscribed lesion that's larger than 5mm. Wheal: circumscribed,
Cyst. reddening with transient elevation lesion that's 0.5 to 10mm diameter. Plaques:
Bulla. usually a grouping of papules; elevated and a variety of shapes; larger than
Wheal. 5mm.
Plaques.
Which of the following groups should be tested for males aged 65-75 who have ever smoked
abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is more prevalent in males than in females.
males aged 65-75 who have ever smoked The American Heart Association recommends screening males once between
females aged 65-75 who have hypertension ages 65-75 if they have ever smoked since that increases the risk of AAA.
males and females over 75
females over 75
With a giardia lamblia diagnosis, the NP would MOST Metronidazole.
likely prescribe what medication?
The preceding drugs are typically used in treating the following: - Campylobacter
Metronidazole. jejuni: Erythromycin - Salmonella: Ampicillin - Shigella: Trimethoprim-
Erythromycin. sulfamethoxazole - Giardia lamblia: Metronidazole
Ampicillin.
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
(2026-2027)
Complete Questions with 100%
Correct Answers | Verified
Guaranteed Pass | Grade A+
, The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered Lavage
through a nasogastric tube is known as what?
Gastric lavage is used to cleanse the stomach of a poison, overdose of
Gavage medication, or other toxic substance. It is delivered through a nasogastric tube
Emesis
Lavage
Stomach pumping
You are providing care to a patient who has recently Lean red meat
begun dialysis. Her daughter, with whom she lives and
who prepares many of her meals, asks what types of Dialysis patients are encouraged to eat lean meat, including red meat. High
foods she should incorporate into her diet and which she quality proteins produce less waste and help the body heal and maintain regular
should avoid. Which of the following is NOT a food that processes. Dialysis patients should avoid foods high in potassium, including
this patient should be advised to avoid? avocado, banana, and dried fruit, and should eat other potassium-containing
foods in moderation.
Avocado.
Lean red meat.
Dried fruit.
Bananas.
Your 89-year-old patient presents with dyspepsia and Migraines
nausea. After testing, you determine she is positive for
Peptic Ulcer Disease. Of the following, which would Peptic Ulcer Disease is a gastrointestinal disorder. Other differential diagnoses of
LEAST likely be a differential diagnosis for Peptic Ulcer the condition are pancreatitis and biliary tract disease.
Disease?
Cholecystitis.
Migraines.
Gastric carcinoma.
Cardiovascular disease.
There are a good many diseases affecting the elderly Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange
that are the result of smoking. Counseling regarding
smoking cessation is part of the GNP's job. The Ask about tobacco use, Advise to quit, Assess willingness to make an attempt to
components of brief intervention for treating tobacco use quit, Assist in this quit attempt. Arrange a follow-up.
are:
Counsel, Document, Caution, Describe, Demonstrate
Advise, Confer, Describe, Document, Prescribe
Advise, Counsel, Intervene, Prescribe, Follow-up
Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange
Mrs. Frasier, an 50-year-old patient, presents with a Wheal
mosquito bite that she is concerned about. How do you
diagnose this? Cyst: encapsulated, fluid-filled mass that varies in size. Bulla: fluid-filled,
elevated, circumscribed lesion that's larger than 5mm. Wheal: circumscribed,
Cyst. reddening with transient elevation lesion that's 0.5 to 10mm diameter. Plaques:
Bulla. usually a grouping of papules; elevated and a variety of shapes; larger than
Wheal. 5mm.
Plaques.
Which of the following groups should be tested for males aged 65-75 who have ever smoked
abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is more prevalent in males than in females.
males aged 65-75 who have ever smoked The American Heart Association recommends screening males once between
females aged 65-75 who have hypertension ages 65-75 if they have ever smoked since that increases the risk of AAA.
males and females over 75
females over 75
With a giardia lamblia diagnosis, the NP would MOST Metronidazole.
likely prescribe what medication?
The preceding drugs are typically used in treating the following: - Campylobacter
Metronidazole. jejuni: Erythromycin - Salmonella: Ampicillin - Shigella: Trimethoprim-
Erythromycin. sulfamethoxazole - Giardia lamblia: Metronidazole
Ampicillin.
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
