HESI RN Gerontology Practice
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025)
An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted
living community. Which actions should the
registered nurse (RN) implement to provide the
resident ways to maintain safe medication
administration? (Select all that apply.)
A. Locked medication storage in the client's room
B. Medication administration record (MAR)
C. Payment forms for prescribed medications
D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication
E. List of findings indicating medication
effectiveness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✅A.
Locked medication storage in the client's room
B. Medication administration record (MAR)
D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication
E. List of findings indicating medication
effectiveness
When assessing an older client, which age-related
changes in the cardiovascular system should the
RN document? (Select all that apply.)
,HESI RN Gerontology Practice
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025)
A. Dyspnea
B. Chest pain
C. Cardiac murmurs
D. Widening pulse pressure
E. Irregular heart rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS
✅C. Cardiac murmurs
D. Widening pulse pressure
An older client who recently moved into an assisted
living community refuses to eat or join any
activities. When evaluating the client further, what
should the RN focus on during the next
examination?
A. Anxiety
B. Depression
C. Exhaustion
D. Confusion - CORRECT ANSWERS ✅B.
Depression
,HESI RN Gerontology Practice
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025)
The RN is caring for an elderly client with functional
incontinence who lives in an assisted living
community. The client is alert and mildly confused
and can self ambulate. Which nursing intervention
should the RN implement?
A. Offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours.
B. Use protective disposable undergarment instead
of underwear.
C. Ask if the client has attempted to void Q2 hours.
D. Obtain a prescription for intermittent
catheterization. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✅A.
Offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours.
The HCP prescribes a new medication, atorvastatin
(Lipitor), for an older client who arrives at the clinic
for an annual physical examination. What common
side effect should the RN advise the client to
observe for with this medication?
A. Constipation
B. Headaches
, HESI RN Gerontology Practice
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025)
C. Muscle weakness
D. Nausea and vomiting - CORRECT ANSWERS
✅B. Headaches
The RN is reinforcing discharge instructions with
the family of an older client who was recently
admitted for an intestinal obstruction. What
statement indicates that the family understands
the instructions?
A. Increase protein and carbohydrates in the daily
diet.
B. Limit activity to bed rest for the first week and
increase mobility incrementally each week.
C. Report abdominal distention, constipation, or
any nausea and vomiting to the healthcare
provider.
D. Drink liquids 2 hours after meals instead of
during meals. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✅C.
Report abdominal distention, constipation, or any
nausea and vomiting to the HCP
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025)
An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted
living community. Which actions should the
registered nurse (RN) implement to provide the
resident ways to maintain safe medication
administration? (Select all that apply.)
A. Locked medication storage in the client's room
B. Medication administration record (MAR)
C. Payment forms for prescribed medications
D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication
E. List of findings indicating medication
effectiveness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✅A.
Locked medication storage in the client's room
B. Medication administration record (MAR)
D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication
E. List of findings indicating medication
effectiveness
When assessing an older client, which age-related
changes in the cardiovascular system should the
RN document? (Select all that apply.)
,HESI RN Gerontology Practice
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025)
A. Dyspnea
B. Chest pain
C. Cardiac murmurs
D. Widening pulse pressure
E. Irregular heart rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS
✅C. Cardiac murmurs
D. Widening pulse pressure
An older client who recently moved into an assisted
living community refuses to eat or join any
activities. When evaluating the client further, what
should the RN focus on during the next
examination?
A. Anxiety
B. Depression
C. Exhaustion
D. Confusion - CORRECT ANSWERS ✅B.
Depression
,HESI RN Gerontology Practice
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025)
The RN is caring for an elderly client with functional
incontinence who lives in an assisted living
community. The client is alert and mildly confused
and can self ambulate. Which nursing intervention
should the RN implement?
A. Offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours.
B. Use protective disposable undergarment instead
of underwear.
C. Ask if the client has attempted to void Q2 hours.
D. Obtain a prescription for intermittent
catheterization. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✅A.
Offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours.
The HCP prescribes a new medication, atorvastatin
(Lipitor), for an older client who arrives at the clinic
for an annual physical examination. What common
side effect should the RN advise the client to
observe for with this medication?
A. Constipation
B. Headaches
, HESI RN Gerontology Practice
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025)
C. Muscle weakness
D. Nausea and vomiting - CORRECT ANSWERS
✅B. Headaches
The RN is reinforcing discharge instructions with
the family of an older client who was recently
admitted for an intestinal obstruction. What
statement indicates that the family understands
the instructions?
A. Increase protein and carbohydrates in the daily
diet.
B. Limit activity to bed rest for the first week and
increase mobility incrementally each week.
C. Report abdominal distention, constipation, or
any nausea and vomiting to the healthcare
provider.
D. Drink liquids 2 hours after meals instead of
during meals. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✅C.
Report abdominal distention, constipation, or any
nausea and vomiting to the HCP
