GERONTOLOGIC NURSING EXAM 2 ACTUAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A PLUS COMPLETE REVIEW SET
◉ 2. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the
practice of nursing older
adults, a nurse needs to first:
a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging patients.
b. accept that this population represents a substantial portion of
those requiring
nursing care.
c. self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging and the
older patient.
d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many Americans.
Answer: c. self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging
and the older patient.
◉ 3. When discussing factors that have helped to increase the
number of healthy,
independent older Americans, the nurse includes the importance of:
a. increased availability of in-home care services.
b. government support of retired citizens.
,c. effective antibiotic therapies.
d. the development of life-extending therapies.
Answer: c. effective antibiotic therapies.
◉ 4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adult's
discharge teaching plan, the
nurse includes the patient's:
a. nonrelated caretaker.
b. paid caregiver.
c. family member.
d. intuitional representative.
Answer: c. family member.
◉ 5. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently
been diagnosed with
rheumatoid arthritis views the priority criterion for continued
independence to be the patient's:
a. age.
b. financial status.
c. gender.
d. functional status.
Answer: d. functional status.
,◉ 6. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likely
to assess a need for a
financial social service's referral for a(n):
a. white male.
b. black female.
c. Hispanic male.
d. Asian American female.
Answer: b. black female.
◉ 7. Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing
to complete a health
assessment and history on an older patient reflects an
understanding of the general health status of
this population?
a. "I'll need to document well regarding the medications the patient
is currently
prescribed."
b. "I would like to understand how supportive the patient's family
members are."
c. "Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic
health care issues."
d. "It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself as
being healthy."
, Answer: d. "It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees
herself as being healthy."
◉ 8. The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to
an acute care hospital
for treatment of a fractured femur. The family expresses concern
about the patient's pending
transfer to a subacute care facility. What response by the nurse is
best?
a. "Acute care facilities lack the long-term physical therapy support
your dad
requires."
b. "Your dad will be much happier in a more serene, private
environment."
c. "The subacute facility will focus on helping your dad maintain his
independence."
d. "Insurance, including Medicare, will cover only a limited amount
of time here."
Answer: c. "The subacute facility will focus on helping your dad
maintain his independence."
◉ 9. To best assure both the quality of care and the safety of the
older adult patient who
requires in-home unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) assistance, the
geriatric nurse:
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A PLUS COMPLETE REVIEW SET
◉ 2. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the
practice of nursing older
adults, a nurse needs to first:
a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging patients.
b. accept that this population represents a substantial portion of
those requiring
nursing care.
c. self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging and the
older patient.
d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many Americans.
Answer: c. self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging
and the older patient.
◉ 3. When discussing factors that have helped to increase the
number of healthy,
independent older Americans, the nurse includes the importance of:
a. increased availability of in-home care services.
b. government support of retired citizens.
,c. effective antibiotic therapies.
d. the development of life-extending therapies.
Answer: c. effective antibiotic therapies.
◉ 4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adult's
discharge teaching plan, the
nurse includes the patient's:
a. nonrelated caretaker.
b. paid caregiver.
c. family member.
d. intuitional representative.
Answer: c. family member.
◉ 5. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently
been diagnosed with
rheumatoid arthritis views the priority criterion for continued
independence to be the patient's:
a. age.
b. financial status.
c. gender.
d. functional status.
Answer: d. functional status.
,◉ 6. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likely
to assess a need for a
financial social service's referral for a(n):
a. white male.
b. black female.
c. Hispanic male.
d. Asian American female.
Answer: b. black female.
◉ 7. Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing
to complete a health
assessment and history on an older patient reflects an
understanding of the general health status of
this population?
a. "I'll need to document well regarding the medications the patient
is currently
prescribed."
b. "I would like to understand how supportive the patient's family
members are."
c. "Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic
health care issues."
d. "It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself as
being healthy."
, Answer: d. "It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees
herself as being healthy."
◉ 8. The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to
an acute care hospital
for treatment of a fractured femur. The family expresses concern
about the patient's pending
transfer to a subacute care facility. What response by the nurse is
best?
a. "Acute care facilities lack the long-term physical therapy support
your dad
requires."
b. "Your dad will be much happier in a more serene, private
environment."
c. "The subacute facility will focus on helping your dad maintain his
independence."
d. "Insurance, including Medicare, will cover only a limited amount
of time here."
Answer: c. "The subacute facility will focus on helping your dad
maintain his independence."
◉ 9. To best assure both the quality of care and the safety of the
older adult patient who
requires in-home unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) assistance, the
geriatric nurse:
