Geriatric Exam 1 NCLEX Practice
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
the nurse visits the home of an older person with chronic lung disease. which observation
indicates that the person is engaged in health improvement activities?
a. walks a pet twice a day
b. prepares pasta for dinner
c. talks with family once a week
d. sleeps in a recliner in the living room - ANSWER - a.
the nurse visits the home of an older person recovering from an exacerbation of a chronic
illness. which observation indicates to the nurse that the person has dispelled the myth that
older people cannot learn new things?
a. planning to meet friends for lunch
b. researching medications on the internet
c. scheduling an ophthalmologic examination
d. preparing a shopping list - ANSWER - b.
the nurse prepares an educational program on healthy aging for a community group. which
segment of the population should the nurse explain as being the fastest growing in the US?
a. middle-age
b. middle-old
c. old-old
d. young-old - ANSWER - c.
A resident of an assisted-living facility enjoys her new apartment but is disappointed that so
many females reside there alone. what does this resident's observation suggest about older
men?
,a. they are healthy enough to live in their own homes
b. they tend to live with family when they age
c. they do not live as long as women
d. they do not like to live in assisted living facilities - ANSWER - c.
the nurse notes that an older person has difficulty removing clothes in preparation for a physical
assessment. on which area should the nurse focus when determining this person's ability to
perform activities of daily living?
a. housekeeping
b. laundry
c. bathing
d. walking - ANSWER - c.
the nurse plans an educational wellness program for a group of older adults residing in the
community. on which topic should the nurse focus the majority of the information?
a. benefits of treating depression with medications
b. managing alzheimer's disease symptoms
c. benefits of remaining socially active
d. managing heart failure symptoms - ANSWER - d.
an older person who recently retired expresses delight in not having to get up and go work
every morning. which theory of aging does this person's statement demonstrate to the nurse?
a. individualism
b. disengagement
c. continuity
d. activity - ANSWER - c.
(in the continuity theory, the pace of activities may be slower and for some, the relief from time
pressures and deadlines is a bounty of older age. the activity theory proposes that older adults
,should stay active and engaged if they are to age successfully. in the theory of individualism, the
focus shifts away from the external world toward inner experiences as the older person
searches for answers to life's riddles and find the essence of the true self. in the disengagement
theory, the pattern of behavior in later life is for the older person to withdraw so that social
equilibrium is maintained)
an older person states that "it's just a matter of time" before a knee and hip replacement will be
needed. which theory of aging is this older person describing to the nurse?
a. endocrine
b. programmed longevity
c. wear and tear
d. immunological - ANSWER - c.
the nurse learns that an older person takes several vitamin and nutritional supplements
everyday. which theory of aging is supported by this older person's behavior?
a. free radical
b. somatic DNA damage
c. cross link
d. wear and tear - ANSWER - a.
an adult daughter is concerned about her 85 year old mother's disinterest in activities since
retiring from a full-time teaching position. which theory of aging should the nurse use to help
explain this older person's behavior?
a. developmental
b. disengagement
c. activity
d. continuity - ANSWER - b.
1) The nurse is preparing to discharge an older client with instructions on smoking cessation.
The nurse states to a colleague, "This client has been smoking for years and isn't going to stop
now." Which negative stereotype of aging does the nurse's statement most reflect?
, 1. Old people are expected to be sick.
2. Old people are set in their ways.
3. Old people do not value health promotion education.
4. Old people are a drain on societal resources. - ANSWER - Answer: 3
Explanation:
1. Many older adults have chronic disease but function well.
2. Often people characterize the elderly in a negative way, believing that after a certain age,
things cannot be changed. Older people can learn new things and take up new hobbies they
can enjoy and give life meaning and pleasure.
3. Although it may not be possible to reverse all the damage, it is never too late to stop smoking
cigarettes. People who quit smoking at an older age enjoy better health outcomes.
4. Older people contribute greatly to society by volunteering, helping with grandchildren,
mentoring others, and continue working.
2) The nurse is planning to conduct education for older adult clients regarding preventative
health screenings. Which type of screening does the nurse anticipate educating this population
on?
1. Glaucoma
2. Nutrition
3. An annual mammogram
4. Prostate-specific antigen - ANSWER - Answer: 3
Explanation:
1. A glaucoma screening is recommended annually for those at risk for glaucoma.
2. Nutritional assessment and counseling are encouraged for those with diabetes or renal
disease.
3. The nurse will discuss the importance of annual mammograms. Older women are the fastest
growing population in the United States.
4. A prostate-specific antigen is recommended yearly for men under the age of 70.
3) While completing an admission assessment, the nurse learns that a female adult patient has
smoked a pack of cigarettes daily for 20 years and works at a chemical plant. From this
information, what is this patient most at risk for?
1. Decline in muscle mass
2. Nutritional deficiencies
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
the nurse visits the home of an older person with chronic lung disease. which observation
indicates that the person is engaged in health improvement activities?
a. walks a pet twice a day
b. prepares pasta for dinner
c. talks with family once a week
d. sleeps in a recliner in the living room - ANSWER - a.
the nurse visits the home of an older person recovering from an exacerbation of a chronic
illness. which observation indicates to the nurse that the person has dispelled the myth that
older people cannot learn new things?
a. planning to meet friends for lunch
b. researching medications on the internet
c. scheduling an ophthalmologic examination
d. preparing a shopping list - ANSWER - b.
the nurse prepares an educational program on healthy aging for a community group. which
segment of the population should the nurse explain as being the fastest growing in the US?
a. middle-age
b. middle-old
c. old-old
d. young-old - ANSWER - c.
A resident of an assisted-living facility enjoys her new apartment but is disappointed that so
many females reside there alone. what does this resident's observation suggest about older
men?
,a. they are healthy enough to live in their own homes
b. they tend to live with family when they age
c. they do not live as long as women
d. they do not like to live in assisted living facilities - ANSWER - c.
the nurse notes that an older person has difficulty removing clothes in preparation for a physical
assessment. on which area should the nurse focus when determining this person's ability to
perform activities of daily living?
a. housekeeping
b. laundry
c. bathing
d. walking - ANSWER - c.
the nurse plans an educational wellness program for a group of older adults residing in the
community. on which topic should the nurse focus the majority of the information?
a. benefits of treating depression with medications
b. managing alzheimer's disease symptoms
c. benefits of remaining socially active
d. managing heart failure symptoms - ANSWER - d.
an older person who recently retired expresses delight in not having to get up and go work
every morning. which theory of aging does this person's statement demonstrate to the nurse?
a. individualism
b. disengagement
c. continuity
d. activity - ANSWER - c.
(in the continuity theory, the pace of activities may be slower and for some, the relief from time
pressures and deadlines is a bounty of older age. the activity theory proposes that older adults
,should stay active and engaged if they are to age successfully. in the theory of individualism, the
focus shifts away from the external world toward inner experiences as the older person
searches for answers to life's riddles and find the essence of the true self. in the disengagement
theory, the pattern of behavior in later life is for the older person to withdraw so that social
equilibrium is maintained)
an older person states that "it's just a matter of time" before a knee and hip replacement will be
needed. which theory of aging is this older person describing to the nurse?
a. endocrine
b. programmed longevity
c. wear and tear
d. immunological - ANSWER - c.
the nurse learns that an older person takes several vitamin and nutritional supplements
everyday. which theory of aging is supported by this older person's behavior?
a. free radical
b. somatic DNA damage
c. cross link
d. wear and tear - ANSWER - a.
an adult daughter is concerned about her 85 year old mother's disinterest in activities since
retiring from a full-time teaching position. which theory of aging should the nurse use to help
explain this older person's behavior?
a. developmental
b. disengagement
c. activity
d. continuity - ANSWER - b.
1) The nurse is preparing to discharge an older client with instructions on smoking cessation.
The nurse states to a colleague, "This client has been smoking for years and isn't going to stop
now." Which negative stereotype of aging does the nurse's statement most reflect?
, 1. Old people are expected to be sick.
2. Old people are set in their ways.
3. Old people do not value health promotion education.
4. Old people are a drain on societal resources. - ANSWER - Answer: 3
Explanation:
1. Many older adults have chronic disease but function well.
2. Often people characterize the elderly in a negative way, believing that after a certain age,
things cannot be changed. Older people can learn new things and take up new hobbies they
can enjoy and give life meaning and pleasure.
3. Although it may not be possible to reverse all the damage, it is never too late to stop smoking
cigarettes. People who quit smoking at an older age enjoy better health outcomes.
4. Older people contribute greatly to society by volunteering, helping with grandchildren,
mentoring others, and continue working.
2) The nurse is planning to conduct education for older adult clients regarding preventative
health screenings. Which type of screening does the nurse anticipate educating this population
on?
1. Glaucoma
2. Nutrition
3. An annual mammogram
4. Prostate-specific antigen - ANSWER - Answer: 3
Explanation:
1. A glaucoma screening is recommended annually for those at risk for glaucoma.
2. Nutritional assessment and counseling are encouraged for those with diabetes or renal
disease.
3. The nurse will discuss the importance of annual mammograms. Older women are the fastest
growing population in the United States.
4. A prostate-specific antigen is recommended yearly for men under the age of 70.
3) While completing an admission assessment, the nurse learns that a female adult patient has
smoked a pack of cigarettes daily for 20 years and works at a chemical plant. From this
information, what is this patient most at risk for?
1. Decline in muscle mass
2. Nutritional deficiencies
