Complete GERO-BC (ANCC) Exam Question
Bank: Gerontological Nursing Certification:
340+ Practice Questions with Answers &
Rationales — Updated 2026 Edition
,Unit I Understanding the Aging Experience
1 The Aging Population
2 Theories of Aging
3 Diversity
4 Life Transitions and Story
5 Common Aging Changes
Unit II Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
7 Holistic Model for Gerontological Nursing
8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
11 Nutrition and Hydration
Unit III Fostering Connection and Gratification
16 Sexuality and Intimacy
15 Spirituality
Unit IV General Care Concerns
14 Nutrition and Hydration
12 Rest and Sleep
13 Comfort and Pain Management
14 Safety
17 Safe Medication Use
Unit V Facilitating Physiological Balance
18 Respiration
19 Circulation
20 Digestion and Bowel Elimination
21 Urinary Elimination
22 Reproductive System Health
23 Movement/Mobility
24 Neurologic Function
,25 Vision and Hearing
26 Endocrine Function
29 Immune Function
Chapter 27 Skin Health
Unit VI Multisystemic Disorders
30 Infections
28 Cancer
29 Mental Health Disorders
30 Delirium and Dementia
Unit VII Gerontological Care Issues
31 Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions
32 Rehabilitative Care and Restorative Care
34 Long-Term Care
35 Family Caregiving
36 End-of-Life Care
, Test Bank For Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Eliopoulos
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The nurse clarifies that a housing option for the older adult that offers the privacy of an
apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services is the:
a. government-subsidized housing.
b. long-term care facility.
c. assisted-living center.
d. group housing plan.
ANS: C
Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or condominium with meals
prepared and served, limited medical care, and a variety of personal services.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 14 OBJ: 9
TOP: Housing Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
2. The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
a. discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age.
b. fear aging.
c. be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.
d. focus on resources for the older adult.
ANS: A
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solely
on the basis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 5 OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
Bank: Gerontological Nursing Certification:
340+ Practice Questions with Answers &
Rationales — Updated 2026 Edition
,Unit I Understanding the Aging Experience
1 The Aging Population
2 Theories of Aging
3 Diversity
4 Life Transitions and Story
5 Common Aging Changes
Unit II Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
7 Holistic Model for Gerontological Nursing
8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
11 Nutrition and Hydration
Unit III Fostering Connection and Gratification
16 Sexuality and Intimacy
15 Spirituality
Unit IV General Care Concerns
14 Nutrition and Hydration
12 Rest and Sleep
13 Comfort and Pain Management
14 Safety
17 Safe Medication Use
Unit V Facilitating Physiological Balance
18 Respiration
19 Circulation
20 Digestion and Bowel Elimination
21 Urinary Elimination
22 Reproductive System Health
23 Movement/Mobility
24 Neurologic Function
,25 Vision and Hearing
26 Endocrine Function
29 Immune Function
Chapter 27 Skin Health
Unit VI Multisystemic Disorders
30 Infections
28 Cancer
29 Mental Health Disorders
30 Delirium and Dementia
Unit VII Gerontological Care Issues
31 Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions
32 Rehabilitative Care and Restorative Care
34 Long-Term Care
35 Family Caregiving
36 End-of-Life Care
, Test Bank For Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Eliopoulos
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The nurse clarifies that a housing option for the older adult that offers the privacy of an
apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services is the:
a. government-subsidized housing.
b. long-term care facility.
c. assisted-living center.
d. group housing plan.
ANS: C
Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or condominium with meals
prepared and served, limited medical care, and a variety of personal services.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 14 OBJ: 9
TOP: Housing Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
2. The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
a. discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age.
b. fear aging.
c. be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.
d. focus on resources for the older adult.
ANS: A
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solely
on the basis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 5 OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
