HESI GERONTOLOGY FINAL ACTUAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) | LATEST EXAM
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T or F: Aging does not affect our ability to learn. Older persons may learn
differently, thinking things out or taking more time to process information -
CORRECT ANSWER - T
T or F: When nurses conduct a health history on an older adult, more time is
needed to answer questions - CORRECT ANSWER - T
Ageism - CORRECT ANSWER - A stereotyping or discriminating against a
person due to age
T or F: Older adults are the smallest consumers of prescription and OTC
medicatons - CORRECT ANSWER - F - largest group
When nurses care for the older adult, is more or less time needed for assignments
and medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER - More time
Why do nurses perform position changes slowly? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
prevent older adults from falling because of a decreased CV response to
environmental stressors
When nurses talk with an older adult, how should he/she sit? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is best to sit at eye level and speak clearly and allow extra time to
answer questions
,T or F: When an older patient is climbing over the bed rail during the night shift, a
nurse should begin by talking with the patient about behavior - CORRECT
ANSWER - T
T or F: An increased immune response occurs as we age - CORRECT ANSWER
- F - decreased
T or F: Age related changes can result in drug toxicities and increased adverse drug
events - CORRECT ANSWER - T
What puts older adults at risk of dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWER - Multiple
physiological changes of aging
When an older adult has a disease (ex. UTI), do they present with typical or
atypical signs and symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Atypical - no increased
temp when have a UTI
T or F: Older adults often respond the same to medications or treatments as adults
do - CORRECT ANSWER - F - differently
What are some normal age related changes to the CV system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Isolated systolic hypertension
-Decreased exercise tolerance
-Hypotension with rapid position changes
-Thickening of the left ventricle wall
-Decreased cardiac output
, -Stiffening of the myocardium and blood vessel walls
What are some normal age related changes to the MSK system that may increase
falls? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Gait changes
-Decreased vision
-Decreased joint ROM
What are some common age related physical changes in older adults that affect
digestion and food intake? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Decreased number of taste
buds
-A diminished sense of smell
-Reduction in saliva production
T or F: Pharmacokinetic property of absorption is affected by a decreased intestinal
motility related to the aging process - CORRECT ANSWER - T
Which medications will have an increased risk of falling? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Alprazolam, zolpidem & seroquel
What is reduced drug elimination in the older adult a result of? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Decreased glomerular filtration rate in the kidneys
What is a general principle of medication administration in the older adult when
starting a new medication? - CORRECT ANSWER - Start low and go slow
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE
T or F: Aging does not affect our ability to learn. Older persons may learn
differently, thinking things out or taking more time to process information -
CORRECT ANSWER - T
T or F: When nurses conduct a health history on an older adult, more time is
needed to answer questions - CORRECT ANSWER - T
Ageism - CORRECT ANSWER - A stereotyping or discriminating against a
person due to age
T or F: Older adults are the smallest consumers of prescription and OTC
medicatons - CORRECT ANSWER - F - largest group
When nurses care for the older adult, is more or less time needed for assignments
and medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER - More time
Why do nurses perform position changes slowly? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
prevent older adults from falling because of a decreased CV response to
environmental stressors
When nurses talk with an older adult, how should he/she sit? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is best to sit at eye level and speak clearly and allow extra time to
answer questions
,T or F: When an older patient is climbing over the bed rail during the night shift, a
nurse should begin by talking with the patient about behavior - CORRECT
ANSWER - T
T or F: An increased immune response occurs as we age - CORRECT ANSWER
- F - decreased
T or F: Age related changes can result in drug toxicities and increased adverse drug
events - CORRECT ANSWER - T
What puts older adults at risk of dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWER - Multiple
physiological changes of aging
When an older adult has a disease (ex. UTI), do they present with typical or
atypical signs and symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Atypical - no increased
temp when have a UTI
T or F: Older adults often respond the same to medications or treatments as adults
do - CORRECT ANSWER - F - differently
What are some normal age related changes to the CV system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Isolated systolic hypertension
-Decreased exercise tolerance
-Hypotension with rapid position changes
-Thickening of the left ventricle wall
-Decreased cardiac output
, -Stiffening of the myocardium and blood vessel walls
What are some normal age related changes to the MSK system that may increase
falls? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Gait changes
-Decreased vision
-Decreased joint ROM
What are some common age related physical changes in older adults that affect
digestion and food intake? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Decreased number of taste
buds
-A diminished sense of smell
-Reduction in saliva production
T or F: Pharmacokinetic property of absorption is affected by a decreased intestinal
motility related to the aging process - CORRECT ANSWER - T
Which medications will have an increased risk of falling? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Alprazolam, zolpidem & seroquel
What is reduced drug elimination in the older adult a result of? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Decreased glomerular filtration rate in the kidneys
What is a general principle of medication administration in the older adult when
starting a new medication? - CORRECT ANSWER - Start low and go slow
