GERO BC EXAM PREP |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A patient has been recovering in a rehabilitation hospital from a stroke that caused right
hemiparesis. The patient's progress has reached a plateau. The patient can transfer
without assistance, uses a Foley catheter, and can swallow without difficulty. He continues
to have expressive aphasia and gait problems. The patient lives about a 3-hour drive from
the facility. In planning the patient's discharge, the gerontological nurse recommends that
the patient be:
Select one:
1. sent home with a referral for home health care.
2. sent home alone without assistance.
3. admitted to a skilled nursing facility.
4. admitted to a subacute unit.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 2
An 80-year-old nursing home resident was discharged from the hospital 7 days ago after
undergoing surgery to repair a fracture. Medications include digoxin (Lanoxin), furosemide
(Lasix), and acetaminophen with codeine. For the past 2 days, the resident has had
diarrhea that has been unresolved by a liquid diet. The resident's last normal bowel
movement was 3 days before discharge. The gerontological nurse first should:
Select one:
1. complete a rectal examination.
2. initiate a bowel retraining program.
3. recommend avoiding milk products.
1
,4. contact the physician regarding an antidiarrheal medication.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 3
An 89-year-old nursing home resident has terminal bone cancer and has been in a great
deal of pain for the last month. The resident has remained mentally alert and has stated
that death would be welcome. One day while the resident's newly assigned gerontological
nurse is checking the resident before reporting to the oncoming shift, the resident states,
"I cannot stand this any longer. Why can't I just die?" Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
Select one:
1. Let me call the chaplain for you and then I'll get your pain medication.
2. I will call your doctor and ask if he will change your pain medication.
3. I know this is difficult for you. Let me make you more comfortable and then I'll get your
pain medication.
4. It's not time for your next pain medication because it is too soon.
CORRECT ANSWER
3
Question 4
The primary care plan goal for a 69-year-old woman who has arthritis is:
Select one:
1. pain management and promotion of comfort.
2. the use of assistive devices.
3. to use personal care assistance.
4. adherence to an alternating schedule of exercise and rest.
2
,CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 5
For a staff development inservice on a new positioning device, the most appropriate
learning objective in the psychomotor domain is that participants will be able to:
Select one:
1. demonstrate how to correctly use the device.
2. demonstrate how to correctly sanitize the device.
3. describe how the new device is better than the old one.
4. understand how to correctly use the device.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 6
Adverse effects of amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil) that are heightened in older people
include:
Select one:
1. increased appetite and drooling.
2. hypertension and photosensitivity.
3. tardive dyskinesia and diaphoresis.
4. urinary retention and dryness of the mouth.
CORRECT ANSWER
4
3
, Question 7
A recently admitted 83-year-old nursing home resident has symptoms of fatigue, night
sweats, anorexia, weight loss, low-grade fever, dyspnea, chest discomfort, and a persistent
productive cough. A purified protein derivative (PPD) tuberculin skin test is negative.
Based on these findings, the gerontological nurse plans to:
Select one:
1. test the resident further for tuberculosis.
2. immediately transfer the resident to a hospital setting.
3. place the resident in protective isolation because the resident is probably
immunosuppressed.
4. test the resident for human immunodeficiency virus infection.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 8
The gerontological nurse is discussing osteoporosis with an 80-year-old client who recently
was diagnosed with the condition. Which of the following statements, if made by the
client, would demonstrate a need for further teaching?
Select one:
1. If I take calcium pills, I should be fine.
2. I know I should increase my intake of dairy products even though I don't like them.
3. I wish I had taken better care of my bones when I was young.
4. I've already started a walking program.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 9
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A patient has been recovering in a rehabilitation hospital from a stroke that caused right
hemiparesis. The patient's progress has reached a plateau. The patient can transfer
without assistance, uses a Foley catheter, and can swallow without difficulty. He continues
to have expressive aphasia and gait problems. The patient lives about a 3-hour drive from
the facility. In planning the patient's discharge, the gerontological nurse recommends that
the patient be:
Select one:
1. sent home with a referral for home health care.
2. sent home alone without assistance.
3. admitted to a skilled nursing facility.
4. admitted to a subacute unit.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 2
An 80-year-old nursing home resident was discharged from the hospital 7 days ago after
undergoing surgery to repair a fracture. Medications include digoxin (Lanoxin), furosemide
(Lasix), and acetaminophen with codeine. For the past 2 days, the resident has had
diarrhea that has been unresolved by a liquid diet. The resident's last normal bowel
movement was 3 days before discharge. The gerontological nurse first should:
Select one:
1. complete a rectal examination.
2. initiate a bowel retraining program.
3. recommend avoiding milk products.
1
,4. contact the physician regarding an antidiarrheal medication.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 3
An 89-year-old nursing home resident has terminal bone cancer and has been in a great
deal of pain for the last month. The resident has remained mentally alert and has stated
that death would be welcome. One day while the resident's newly assigned gerontological
nurse is checking the resident before reporting to the oncoming shift, the resident states,
"I cannot stand this any longer. Why can't I just die?" Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
Select one:
1. Let me call the chaplain for you and then I'll get your pain medication.
2. I will call your doctor and ask if he will change your pain medication.
3. I know this is difficult for you. Let me make you more comfortable and then I'll get your
pain medication.
4. It's not time for your next pain medication because it is too soon.
CORRECT ANSWER
3
Question 4
The primary care plan goal for a 69-year-old woman who has arthritis is:
Select one:
1. pain management and promotion of comfort.
2. the use of assistive devices.
3. to use personal care assistance.
4. adherence to an alternating schedule of exercise and rest.
2
,CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 5
For a staff development inservice on a new positioning device, the most appropriate
learning objective in the psychomotor domain is that participants will be able to:
Select one:
1. demonstrate how to correctly use the device.
2. demonstrate how to correctly sanitize the device.
3. describe how the new device is better than the old one.
4. understand how to correctly use the device.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 6
Adverse effects of amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil) that are heightened in older people
include:
Select one:
1. increased appetite and drooling.
2. hypertension and photosensitivity.
3. tardive dyskinesia and diaphoresis.
4. urinary retention and dryness of the mouth.
CORRECT ANSWER
4
3
, Question 7
A recently admitted 83-year-old nursing home resident has symptoms of fatigue, night
sweats, anorexia, weight loss, low-grade fever, dyspnea, chest discomfort, and a persistent
productive cough. A purified protein derivative (PPD) tuberculin skin test is negative.
Based on these findings, the gerontological nurse plans to:
Select one:
1. test the resident further for tuberculosis.
2. immediately transfer the resident to a hospital setting.
3. place the resident in protective isolation because the resident is probably
immunosuppressed.
4. test the resident for human immunodeficiency virus infection.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 8
The gerontological nurse is discussing osteoporosis with an 80-year-old client who recently
was diagnosed with the condition. Which of the following statements, if made by the
client, would demonstrate a need for further teaching?
Select one:
1. If I take calcium pills, I should be fine.
2. I know I should increase my intake of dairy products even though I don't like them.
3. I wish I had taken better care of my bones when I was young.
4. I've already started a walking program.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
Question 9
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