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HESI PN GERONTOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM***
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An older male client returns to the hospital after
discharge 4 days ago for a transurethral resection of the
prostate (TURP). The practical nurse (PN) evaluates the
function of the 3-way indwelling urinary catheter and the
continuous bladder irrigation system. Which finding
should the PN report to the charge nurse?
❖The tubing that drains the urinary bladder has bright
red urine with clots.
An older client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has an
arteriovenous fistula (AV) in the left forearm for
hemodialysis. After palpating the AV fistula, which finding
is an indication that the AV fistula is functioning properly?
❖Enlarged veins.
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An older man returns to the medical surgical floor with a
3-way indwelling urinary catheter after a transurethral
resection of the proslate (TURP). The practical nurse (PN)
observes the catheter's tubing for drainage when he
states he needs to void. What should the PN implement
based on this finding?
❖Irrigate the bladder through the catheter port.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an older female client
with a 20 year history of rheumatoid arthritis (RS) who is
admitted for carpel tunnel release. Which finding
associated with RA should the PN document?
❖Small joint involvement in fingers.
An older female client who is 3 days postoperative for a
right hip repair is admitted to the rehabilitation center for
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strengthening in activities of daily living (ADL). The
practical nurse (PN) is mobilizing the client to go to
physical therapy (PT). Which action should the PN
implement first?
❖Direct client to use the overhead trapeze.
An older female client is recently transferred to a
rehabilitation facility after a total hip replacement and
asks the practical nurse (PN) if she broke her hip because
she is old. How should the PN best respond?
❖Older women commonly lose bone calcium which
increases the risk of fracture.
An older client is admitted a preliminary diagnosis of
Addison's Disease. Which skin finding should the practical
nurse (PN) document that is typical with Addison's?
❖Hyperpigmentation.
HESI PN GERONTOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM***
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS |DOWNLOAD AND
PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
An older male client returns to the hospital after
discharge 4 days ago for a transurethral resection of the
prostate (TURP). The practical nurse (PN) evaluates the
function of the 3-way indwelling urinary catheter and the
continuous bladder irrigation system. Which finding
should the PN report to the charge nurse?
❖The tubing that drains the urinary bladder has bright
red urine with clots.
An older client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has an
arteriovenous fistula (AV) in the left forearm for
hemodialysis. After palpating the AV fistula, which finding
is an indication that the AV fistula is functioning properly?
❖Enlarged veins.
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An older man returns to the medical surgical floor with a
3-way indwelling urinary catheter after a transurethral
resection of the proslate (TURP). The practical nurse (PN)
observes the catheter's tubing for drainage when he
states he needs to void. What should the PN implement
based on this finding?
❖Irrigate the bladder through the catheter port.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an older female client
with a 20 year history of rheumatoid arthritis (RS) who is
admitted for carpel tunnel release. Which finding
associated with RA should the PN document?
❖Small joint involvement in fingers.
An older female client who is 3 days postoperative for a
right hip repair is admitted to the rehabilitation center for
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strengthening in activities of daily living (ADL). The
practical nurse (PN) is mobilizing the client to go to
physical therapy (PT). Which action should the PN
implement first?
❖Direct client to use the overhead trapeze.
An older female client is recently transferred to a
rehabilitation facility after a total hip replacement and
asks the practical nurse (PN) if she broke her hip because
she is old. How should the PN best respond?
❖Older women commonly lose bone calcium which
increases the risk of fracture.
An older client is admitted a preliminary diagnosis of
Addison's Disease. Which skin finding should the practical
nurse (PN) document that is typical with Addison's?
❖Hyperpigmentation.
