NURS C475 CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100
PERCENT CORRECT
◉ How should a nurse greet Estelle Bartlett, a petite, widowed elder,
on the first home visit? Answer: "Mrs. Bartlett, I'm your nurse Clara
Jones."
◉ What might be an important aspect of an individualized care plan
for a low income, depressed community-dwelling elder who is
treated with an antidepressant and has favorite pastimes of reading,
cooking, and spending time with grandchildren? Answer: A library
card
◉ A talented, accomplished, and very active elder wanted to take up
painting after retirement. A recent stroke compromised the elder's
short-term memory severely.
Which community-based program should the nurse suggest to the
elder and family first? Answer: Taking painting classes at the senior
center
,◉ An elder patient missed an arthritis clinic appointment because
the patient could not afford the pain medication.
After first meeting the patient's immediate medication needs, which
two steps should the nurse take in order to prevent a recurrence?
Choose 2 answers Answer: Ask the drug company for help
Investigate eligibility for the Medicaid program
◉ An 85-year-old widow, living alone, tripped over her beloved dog
and broke her leg.
Which action should the home-care nurse recommend regarding the
dog? Answer: Find out the elder's ideas
◉ What is an effective way to communicate with an older adult
living with dementia? Answer: Approach in a non-threatening
manner
◉ Older women experience bone loss, which makes them more
susceptible to hip fracture.
How should an environment change after a hip-fracture repair?
Answer: Raise the toilet seat
, ◉ A vigorous recent widower visited his primary care team and
stated that he was lonely.
Which recommendation should the team make for this patient?
Answer: Finding a new relationship
◉ Which lighting feature in most nursing homes compromises elder
adults' ability to function? Answer: Glare
◉ The assessment of which factor in the home environment is
required for a client with mobility problems? Answer: Presence of
stairs or other obstacles
◉ A home-care nurse visits an elder living with dementia whose
spouse is providing care. The nurse notices a restraint sitting in the
chair.
What is the most important thing the nurse should do? Answer: Help
the spouse plan care without using restraints
◉ Which is considered to be a permanent, progressive reduction in
mental capacity? Answer: Dementia
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100
PERCENT CORRECT
◉ How should a nurse greet Estelle Bartlett, a petite, widowed elder,
on the first home visit? Answer: "Mrs. Bartlett, I'm your nurse Clara
Jones."
◉ What might be an important aspect of an individualized care plan
for a low income, depressed community-dwelling elder who is
treated with an antidepressant and has favorite pastimes of reading,
cooking, and spending time with grandchildren? Answer: A library
card
◉ A talented, accomplished, and very active elder wanted to take up
painting after retirement. A recent stroke compromised the elder's
short-term memory severely.
Which community-based program should the nurse suggest to the
elder and family first? Answer: Taking painting classes at the senior
center
,◉ An elder patient missed an arthritis clinic appointment because
the patient could not afford the pain medication.
After first meeting the patient's immediate medication needs, which
two steps should the nurse take in order to prevent a recurrence?
Choose 2 answers Answer: Ask the drug company for help
Investigate eligibility for the Medicaid program
◉ An 85-year-old widow, living alone, tripped over her beloved dog
and broke her leg.
Which action should the home-care nurse recommend regarding the
dog? Answer: Find out the elder's ideas
◉ What is an effective way to communicate with an older adult
living with dementia? Answer: Approach in a non-threatening
manner
◉ Older women experience bone loss, which makes them more
susceptible to hip fracture.
How should an environment change after a hip-fracture repair?
Answer: Raise the toilet seat
, ◉ A vigorous recent widower visited his primary care team and
stated that he was lonely.
Which recommendation should the team make for this patient?
Answer: Finding a new relationship
◉ Which lighting feature in most nursing homes compromises elder
adults' ability to function? Answer: Glare
◉ The assessment of which factor in the home environment is
required for a client with mobility problems? Answer: Presence of
stairs or other obstacles
◉ A home-care nurse visits an elder living with dementia whose
spouse is providing care. The nurse notices a restraint sitting in the
chair.
What is the most important thing the nurse should do? Answer: Help
the spouse plan care without using restraints
◉ Which is considered to be a permanent, progressive reduction in
mental capacity? Answer: Dementia
