Gero Final Test questions and answers
with solutions 2025
A nurse manager justifies the budget for education regarding cultural competency for the staff.
Which of the following justifications will best support the need for this education? - ANSWER
The proportion of health care consumers who are minorities continues to increase.
A nurse assesses an older adult's insight regarding the care plan. What question may the nurse
ask to gauge the client's insight? - ANSWER "Why do you think that your doctor admitted you to
the hospital?"
Which of the following are examples of appropriate communication techniques for dealing
effectively with people with dementia? - ANSWER Maintain good eye contact and use a relaxed
and smiling approach.
Which of the following points should the nurse emphasize when educating older adults about
memory and cognition? - ANSWER Using calendars, notes, and imagery can help enhance
memory.
A nurse who works with older adults is teaching a colleague about the similarities and
differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following questions best conveys
the focus of gerontology? - ANSWER "How can we help older adults maintain wellness as they
age?"
A gerontological nurse who works in a public health setting has limited funding for initiatives.
Which of the following prevention and health promotion initiatives is most likely to result in
significant benefits for the older adults who participate? - ANSWER An exercise program for
older adults who live in the community
, A nurse hears a colleague make the statement, "Most older adults have nothing to worry about
financially." Which of the following responses is most appropriate? - ANSWER "You have to
remember that there's a huge economic disparity among older adults."
A nurse is conducting a study on the needs and living situations of older adults in the
community. Which of the following statements should the nurse take into account? - ANSWER
Assisted living arrangements have become increasingly common.
A nurse who provides care to many older adults recognizes the importance of implementing a
wellness approach to care. What principle underlies this approach to the health care of older
adults? - ANSWER A holistic approach to caring for older adults can foster their well-being at
every stage of life.
A diabetes nurse is providing care for a 73-year-old client who is a regular client of the hospital's
out-client diabetes clinic. What assessment question most clearly addresses this client's
potential for optimal function? - ANSWER "What are some goals that you have for maximizing
your level of wellness?"
A nurse administrator is involved in strategic planning for a large long-term care facility that has
locations in numerous regions of the country. What trend should the nurse administrator
anticipate? - ANSWER Increased use of assisted living facilities by older adults
A nurse identifies those who are at risk for familial stress. Which of the following persons
exemplifies the sandwich generation? - ANSWER A 50-year-old who balances the care of an 82-
year-old parent and a 20-year-old child
A nurse interviews a centenarian gathering data for a large study. In the interview, the
centenarian says, "You're only as old as you feel, some days I feel like 'I'm 50.'" To which
definition of aging does this response correspond? - ANSWER Subjective aging
with solutions 2025
A nurse manager justifies the budget for education regarding cultural competency for the staff.
Which of the following justifications will best support the need for this education? - ANSWER
The proportion of health care consumers who are minorities continues to increase.
A nurse assesses an older adult's insight regarding the care plan. What question may the nurse
ask to gauge the client's insight? - ANSWER "Why do you think that your doctor admitted you to
the hospital?"
Which of the following are examples of appropriate communication techniques for dealing
effectively with people with dementia? - ANSWER Maintain good eye contact and use a relaxed
and smiling approach.
Which of the following points should the nurse emphasize when educating older adults about
memory and cognition? - ANSWER Using calendars, notes, and imagery can help enhance
memory.
A nurse who works with older adults is teaching a colleague about the similarities and
differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following questions best conveys
the focus of gerontology? - ANSWER "How can we help older adults maintain wellness as they
age?"
A gerontological nurse who works in a public health setting has limited funding for initiatives.
Which of the following prevention and health promotion initiatives is most likely to result in
significant benefits for the older adults who participate? - ANSWER An exercise program for
older adults who live in the community
, A nurse hears a colleague make the statement, "Most older adults have nothing to worry about
financially." Which of the following responses is most appropriate? - ANSWER "You have to
remember that there's a huge economic disparity among older adults."
A nurse is conducting a study on the needs and living situations of older adults in the
community. Which of the following statements should the nurse take into account? - ANSWER
Assisted living arrangements have become increasingly common.
A nurse who provides care to many older adults recognizes the importance of implementing a
wellness approach to care. What principle underlies this approach to the health care of older
adults? - ANSWER A holistic approach to caring for older adults can foster their well-being at
every stage of life.
A diabetes nurse is providing care for a 73-year-old client who is a regular client of the hospital's
out-client diabetes clinic. What assessment question most clearly addresses this client's
potential for optimal function? - ANSWER "What are some goals that you have for maximizing
your level of wellness?"
A nurse administrator is involved in strategic planning for a large long-term care facility that has
locations in numerous regions of the country. What trend should the nurse administrator
anticipate? - ANSWER Increased use of assisted living facilities by older adults
A nurse identifies those who are at risk for familial stress. Which of the following persons
exemplifies the sandwich generation? - ANSWER A 50-year-old who balances the care of an 82-
year-old parent and a 20-year-old child
A nurse interviews a centenarian gathering data for a large study. In the interview, the
centenarian says, "You're only as old as you feel, some days I feel like 'I'm 50.'" To which
definition of aging does this response correspond? - ANSWER Subjective aging
