HESI PN GERONTOLOGY EXAM SCRIPT 2026
FULL SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ Which organization was the first to offer a certification program
in gerontological nursing? Answer: The American Nurses
Association (ANA).
◉ What types of nursing personnel does the National Gerontological
Nursing Association (NGNA) welcome? Answer: Registered nurses
(RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), licensed vocational nurses
(LVNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs).
◉ What is a key characteristic of the National Conference of
Gerontological Nurse Practitioners (NCGNP)? Answer: It is limited to
nurse practitioners.
◉ What percentage of nursing curriculum is typically devoted to
geriatric care when content is integrated? Answer: Less than 25%.
◉ What has been the trend regarding gerontological nursing content
in nursing education? Answer: It has only recently begun to appear
in nursing school curricula.
,◉ What does the ANA Scope and Standards reflect about
gerontological nursing? Answer: It reflects the purposes of
promoting health and fostering independence.
◉ Which gerontological nursing organization is interdisciplinary
and not limited to nurses? Answer: The American Society on Aging
(ASA).
◉ What is the significance of the ANA certification program in
gerontological nursing? Answer: It was the first certification
program offered by the ANA and includes various nursing roles.
◉ What is one of the clinical judgments promoted in gerontological
nursing? Answer: Promoting safe medication use.
◉ What is a focus area in gerontological nursing related to mental
health? Answer: Promoting mental health among older adults.
◉ What is one of the clinical judgments related to physical health in
gerontological nursing? Answer: Promoting nutritional health.
◉ What aspect of health does gerontological nursing address in
relation to hydration? Answer: Promoting hydration and oral health.
,◉ What is a common issue addressed in gerontological nursing
regarding mobility? Answer: Reducing fall risk and injuries.
◉ What is a clinical judgment related to chronic conditions in
gerontological nursing? Answer: Living with chronic illness.
◉ What does gerontological nursing promote in terms of sensory
health? Answer: Enhancing hearing and vision.
◉ What is a key topic in gerontological nursing related to end-of-life
care? Answer: Loss, death, and palliative care.
◉ What is one of the clinical judgments related to caregiver support
in gerontological nursing? Answer: Promoting caregiver health.
◉ What is a focus of clinical judgment in gerontological nursing
regarding bowel health? Answer: Promoting bowel and bladder
health.
◉ What clinical judgment promotes healthy patterns in older adults?
Answer: Promoting healthy rest, sleep, and activity patterns.
◉ What is a clinical judgment related to skin health in older adults?
Answer: Promoting healthy skin.
, ◉ What type of disorders are addressed in gerontological nursing
related to the nervous system? Answer: Neurological disorders.
◉ What is the current requirement for nursing schools regarding
care for older adults? Answer: There are no minimum requirements
for the coverage of care of older adults.
◉ What demographic trend is projected for the American population
by 2050 regarding those over 65 years of age? Answer: 20% of the
American population will be older than 65 years, with the greatest
increase in those older than 85 years.
◉ What can most nurses expect regarding their careers in relation to
older adults? Answer: Most nurses can expect to care for older
people during their careers.
◉ What is the expected quality of life for older adults compared to
earlier generations? Answer: Older adults expect a higher quality of
life than their elders had at their age.
◉ What is the typical nursing education required for a case
manager? Answer: A case manager typically has 2 years of nursing
education, resulting in an associate's degree.
FULL SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ Which organization was the first to offer a certification program
in gerontological nursing? Answer: The American Nurses
Association (ANA).
◉ What types of nursing personnel does the National Gerontological
Nursing Association (NGNA) welcome? Answer: Registered nurses
(RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), licensed vocational nurses
(LVNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs).
◉ What is a key characteristic of the National Conference of
Gerontological Nurse Practitioners (NCGNP)? Answer: It is limited to
nurse practitioners.
◉ What percentage of nursing curriculum is typically devoted to
geriatric care when content is integrated? Answer: Less than 25%.
◉ What has been the trend regarding gerontological nursing content
in nursing education? Answer: It has only recently begun to appear
in nursing school curricula.
,◉ What does the ANA Scope and Standards reflect about
gerontological nursing? Answer: It reflects the purposes of
promoting health and fostering independence.
◉ Which gerontological nursing organization is interdisciplinary
and not limited to nurses? Answer: The American Society on Aging
(ASA).
◉ What is the significance of the ANA certification program in
gerontological nursing? Answer: It was the first certification
program offered by the ANA and includes various nursing roles.
◉ What is one of the clinical judgments promoted in gerontological
nursing? Answer: Promoting safe medication use.
◉ What is a focus area in gerontological nursing related to mental
health? Answer: Promoting mental health among older adults.
◉ What is one of the clinical judgments related to physical health in
gerontological nursing? Answer: Promoting nutritional health.
◉ What aspect of health does gerontological nursing address in
relation to hydration? Answer: Promoting hydration and oral health.
,◉ What is a common issue addressed in gerontological nursing
regarding mobility? Answer: Reducing fall risk and injuries.
◉ What is a clinical judgment related to chronic conditions in
gerontological nursing? Answer: Living with chronic illness.
◉ What does gerontological nursing promote in terms of sensory
health? Answer: Enhancing hearing and vision.
◉ What is a key topic in gerontological nursing related to end-of-life
care? Answer: Loss, death, and palliative care.
◉ What is one of the clinical judgments related to caregiver support
in gerontological nursing? Answer: Promoting caregiver health.
◉ What is a focus of clinical judgment in gerontological nursing
regarding bowel health? Answer: Promoting bowel and bladder
health.
◉ What clinical judgment promotes healthy patterns in older adults?
Answer: Promoting healthy rest, sleep, and activity patterns.
◉ What is a clinical judgment related to skin health in older adults?
Answer: Promoting healthy skin.
, ◉ What type of disorders are addressed in gerontological nursing
related to the nervous system? Answer: Neurological disorders.
◉ What is the current requirement for nursing schools regarding
care for older adults? Answer: There are no minimum requirements
for the coverage of care of older adults.
◉ What demographic trend is projected for the American population
by 2050 regarding those over 65 years of age? Answer: 20% of the
American population will be older than 65 years, with the greatest
increase in those older than 85 years.
◉ What can most nurses expect regarding their careers in relation to
older adults? Answer: Most nurses can expect to care for older
people during their careers.
◉ What is the expected quality of life for older adults compared to
earlier generations? Answer: Older adults expect a higher quality of
life than their elders had at their age.
◉ What is the typical nursing education required for a case
manager? Answer: A case manager typically has 2 years of nursing
education, resulting in an associate's degree.
