Gerontology Exam Blueprint Practice Test (PDF) | 100% Correct | A+ Verified | Qs & Answers Latest 2026/27 Update | Instant Pdf Download

Gerontology Exam Blueprint Practice Test (PDF) | 100%
Correct | A+ Verified | Qs & Answers Latest 2026/27
Update | Instant Pdf Download
1. The nurse admits a pt to the hospitaland develops a plan of care. What components should
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the nurse include in the nursing diagnosis statement?
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. . The problem and the suggested patient goals or outcomes
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. . The problem with possible causes and the planned interventions
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. . The problem, its causes, and the signs and symptoms of the problem
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.. The problem, the pathophysiology of the problem, and the expected outcome
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2. Describe how palliative care differs from hospice care in terms of treatment goals.
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.. Palliative care is only for cancer patients, while hospice care is for all terminal illnesses.
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.. Palliative care aims to cure diseases, while hospice care provides no treatment.
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. . Palliative care is provided in hospitals, while hospice care is provided at home.
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Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life at
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any stage of illness, while hospice care is specifically for
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end-of-life support. ..




3. In a scenario where a resident is hesitant to participate in daily activities, what intervention could a
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nurse implement to encourage their independence?
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, . . Force the resident to participate in activities.
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. . Limit the resident's options to reduce overwhelm.
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. . Offer choices in activities to engage the resident.
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. . Provide a detailed schedule without input from the resident.
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4. Describe how long-term care addresses the needs of individuals with chronic illnesses.
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. . Long-term care aims to cure chronic illnesses through intensive medical treatment.
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. . Long-term care only provides medical care without addressing emotionalneeds.
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. . Long-term care focuses on providing ongoing support and assistance to help
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.. individuals manage theirchronic conditions and maintain their quality of life.
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. . Long-term care is primarily concerned with short-term rehabilitation.
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5. What is one common nursing intervention for older adults who struggle with activities of
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daily living?
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. . Assistance with personal hygiene .. .. ..




. . Encouraging social interaction . . ..




. . Providing medication management . . . .




. . Conducting physical therapy . . ..




6. What type of medications are commonly associated with an increased risk of
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residents?
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. . Antidepressants and antipsychotics .. . .




. . Sedatives and antihypertensives .. ..




. . Diuretics and corticosteroids .. ..




. . Antibiotics and analgesics .. ..



7. How are the effects of physicaldisabilities and chronic illnesses similar?
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. . Both are usually recovered from within a week or two.
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, . . Both cause the same symptoms.
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. . Both lead to physical limitations, lower socioeconomic statuses, emotional
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. challenges and high medical costs. . .. .. .




..Both lead to physical limitations, higher socioeconomic status and a higher level of
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.education.

8. In a scenario where an LPN/LVN must delegate a task to an unlicensed assistive personnel
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member, what factors should the LPN/LVN considerto ensure effective delegation?
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. . The unlicensed personnel's age and experience level.
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. . The LPN/LVN's personal preferences and the time of day.
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.. The complexity of the taskand the training of the unlicensed personnel.
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. . The number of patients in the facility.
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9. Describe how decreased mobility can lead to altered skin integrity in patients.
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. . Decreased mobility has no effect on skin integrity.
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. . Decreased mobility only affects muscle strength, not skin integrity.
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. . Decreased mobility causes skin to become more elastic and resilient.
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.. Decreased mobility can lead to pressure ulcers due to prolonged pressure on
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.. specific areas of the skin. .. .. .. ..




10. If a post-operative patient exhibits an increased heart rate and fever, what nursing
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intervention should be prioritized?
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. . Document the findings and continue to monitor. .. .. .. .. .. ..




. . Encourage the patient to ambulate immediately. .. .. .. .. ..




. . Administer pain medication as scheduled. .. .. .. ..




. . Assess the patient's respiratory status and notify the healthcare provider.
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11. Mrs. Winkler has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity. What is an
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appropriate nursingintervention?
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