PRN1600 – GERIATRIC NURSING Exam 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR.pdf
fall prevention - ANSWER-- footwear
- chair/bed alarms
- call bell
- environment modifications
- supervision
- anticipate needs
- assistive devices
medication safety - ANSWER-- physiological changes
- drug interactions
,- polypharmacy (different disciplines prescribe meds that
interact with each other d/t lack of communication)
- finances --> afford meds?
- adherence/compliance
- lack of knowledge
Pharmokinetics - ANSWER-elderly pts absorb and
metabolize drugs differently
*need smaller dose
cognition in the older adult - ANSWER-changes in memory
and information processing
- learning new things is difficult *impacts health education*
- slower to respond
, impaired cognition causes a decline in physical health
role of nurses in mental health - ANSWER-- promote
socialization
- balance amount of stimulation
- assist with stress management
- assess intimacy needs
- promote nutrition
- promote structured routine
depression - ANSWER-*not a normal part of aging*
- risks: chronic illness, repeated losses, pain
- signs/symptoms: sadness, weight loss, withdrawal, sleep
disturbances, difficulty concentration
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR.pdf
fall prevention - ANSWER-- footwear
- chair/bed alarms
- call bell
- environment modifications
- supervision
- anticipate needs
- assistive devices
medication safety - ANSWER-- physiological changes
- drug interactions
,- polypharmacy (different disciplines prescribe meds that
interact with each other d/t lack of communication)
- finances --> afford meds?
- adherence/compliance
- lack of knowledge
Pharmokinetics - ANSWER-elderly pts absorb and
metabolize drugs differently
*need smaller dose
cognition in the older adult - ANSWER-changes in memory
and information processing
- learning new things is difficult *impacts health education*
- slower to respond
, impaired cognition causes a decline in physical health
role of nurses in mental health - ANSWER-- promote
socialization
- balance amount of stimulation
- assist with stress management
- assess intimacy needs
- promote nutrition
- promote structured routine
depression - ANSWER-*not a normal part of aging*
- risks: chronic illness, repeated losses, pain
- signs/symptoms: sadness, weight loss, withdrawal, sleep
disturbances, difficulty concentration
