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HESI RN GERONTOLOGY EXIT EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
VERSION 1 /GERONTOLOGY HESI EXIT EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
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Which nursing interventions help reduce the severity of an older
adult client's kyphotic posture and widened gait condition? Select
all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. -
ANSWER-Teach the client correct use of isometric exercises.
2
Teach the client safety tips to prevent falls.
3
*Teach the client proper body mechanics.
4
Prevent pressure on bony prominences of the client.
5
*Instruct the client to sit in supportive chairs with arms
The nurse is caring for a 60-year-old client diagnosed with
dementia. The nurse understands that which antipsychotic
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medications would be contraindicated for the client? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-
Quetiapine
2
*Haloperidol
3
Aripiprazole
4
Risperidone
5
*Chlorpromazine
Which age-related finding would the nurse identify while
assessing the reproductive health of an older adult female? -
ANSWER-Breast dimpling
2
Painful intercourse
3
*Decreased amount of pubic hair
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4
Green discharge from the vulva
Which interventions would the nurse implement when providing
health education to an elderly client? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-*Assess the
client for pain before teaching.
2
Take notes while talking to the client.
3
*Ensure that the client is not preoccupied or anxious.
4
*Explain one concept at a time based on the client's interest.
5
Teach a family caregiver if the client does not respond quickly
Which essential approach would the nurse use when caring for a
confused older client? - ANSWER-Offer space for privacy.
2
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Provide group involvement.
3
*Establish trusting relationships.
4
Encourage activities that are varied
Which action would the nurse take for an older adult resident with
Alzheimer disease who often talks about the "good old days" at
the ranch? - ANSWER-*Allowing the resident to reminisce about
the past and listening with interest
2
Involving the resident in interesting diversional activities with a
small group
3
Reminding the resident that those times are in the past and
should focus on the present
4
Introducing the resident to other residents with the same
diagnosis to share past experiences
HESI RN GERONTOLOGY EXIT EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
VERSION 1 /GERONTOLOGY HESI EXIT EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|
Which nursing interventions help reduce the severity of an older
adult client's kyphotic posture and widened gait condition? Select
all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. -
ANSWER-Teach the client correct use of isometric exercises.
2
Teach the client safety tips to prevent falls.
3
*Teach the client proper body mechanics.
4
Prevent pressure on bony prominences of the client.
5
*Instruct the client to sit in supportive chairs with arms
The nurse is caring for a 60-year-old client diagnosed with
dementia. The nurse understands that which antipsychotic
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medications would be contraindicated for the client? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-
Quetiapine
2
*Haloperidol
3
Aripiprazole
4
Risperidone
5
*Chlorpromazine
Which age-related finding would the nurse identify while
assessing the reproductive health of an older adult female? -
ANSWER-Breast dimpling
2
Painful intercourse
3
*Decreased amount of pubic hair
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4
Green discharge from the vulva
Which interventions would the nurse implement when providing
health education to an elderly client? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-*Assess the
client for pain before teaching.
2
Take notes while talking to the client.
3
*Ensure that the client is not preoccupied or anxious.
4
*Explain one concept at a time based on the client's interest.
5
Teach a family caregiver if the client does not respond quickly
Which essential approach would the nurse use when caring for a
confused older client? - ANSWER-Offer space for privacy.
2
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Provide group involvement.
3
*Establish trusting relationships.
4
Encourage activities that are varied
Which action would the nurse take for an older adult resident with
Alzheimer disease who often talks about the "good old days" at
the ranch? - ANSWER-*Allowing the resident to reminisce about
the past and listening with interest
2
Involving the resident in interesting diversional activities with a
small group
3
Reminding the resident that those times are in the past and
should focus on the present
4
Introducing the resident to other residents with the same
diagnosis to share past experiences
