Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nursing Exam
1 10th Edition 2026/2027 with well verified A+
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What is gerontology?
The study of aging and the physical, psychological, and social
changes associated with aging.
What is geriatrics?
A medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating
conditions in older adults.
What is the purpose of a brown-bag review?
To have patients bring all medications for review to identify
potential interactions.
What are the key rights of medication administration?
Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and right
time.
What is osteoarthritis (OA)?
A degenerative joint disease involving cartilage breakdown and
changes in underlying bone.
What are common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Swelling, warmth, pain, fatigue, and joint deformities.
How does OA differ from RA?
,OA is degenerative and often asymmetric, while RA is
autoimmune and often symmetric.
What is methotrexate used for?
To reduce rheumatoid arthritis activity.
What is osteoporosis?
A condition characterized by decreased bone strength leading
to increased fracture risk.
What are the common fractures associated with
osteoporosis?
Hip, wrist, and vertebrae fractures.
What is alendronate?
A bisphosphonate that reduces bone resorption.
What is gout?
An inflammatory arthritis caused by urate crystal deposition.
What are common signs of a fracture?
Pain, swelling, deformity, bruising, decreased mobility.
What are the signs of a hip fracture?
Shortened, externally rotated leg, hip/groin pain, inability to
bear weight.
What is the priority nursing action for a fracture?
Avoid unnecessary movement, assess neurovascular status,
manage pain, and prepare for treatment.
, What are the 6 Ps of neurovascular assessment?
Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paresthesia, Paralysis,
Poikilothermia.
What is compartment syndrome?
Increased pressure within a muscle compartment decreases
tissue perfusion.
What can cause compartment syndrome?
Fractures, swelling, crush injuries, restrictive casts/dressings.
What are early signs of compartment syndrome?
Severe pain out of proportion, pain with passive stretching,
paresthesia, tightness.
What are late signs of compartment syndrome?
Paralysis and pulselessness.
What is the priority action in suspected compartment
syndrome?
Immediate neurovascular assessment and provider notification;
emergency fasciotomy may be required.
What is fat embolism syndrome?
Fat droplets enter circulation, often after long-bone or pelvic
fractures.
What is the classic triad of fat embolism syndrome?
Respiratory distress, neurological changes, petechial rash.
1 10th Edition 2026/2027 with well verified A+
Answers
What is gerontology?
The study of aging and the physical, psychological, and social
changes associated with aging.
What is geriatrics?
A medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating
conditions in older adults.
What is the purpose of a brown-bag review?
To have patients bring all medications for review to identify
potential interactions.
What are the key rights of medication administration?
Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and right
time.
What is osteoarthritis (OA)?
A degenerative joint disease involving cartilage breakdown and
changes in underlying bone.
What are common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Swelling, warmth, pain, fatigue, and joint deformities.
How does OA differ from RA?
,OA is degenerative and often asymmetric, while RA is
autoimmune and often symmetric.
What is methotrexate used for?
To reduce rheumatoid arthritis activity.
What is osteoporosis?
A condition characterized by decreased bone strength leading
to increased fracture risk.
What are the common fractures associated with
osteoporosis?
Hip, wrist, and vertebrae fractures.
What is alendronate?
A bisphosphonate that reduces bone resorption.
What is gout?
An inflammatory arthritis caused by urate crystal deposition.
What are common signs of a fracture?
Pain, swelling, deformity, bruising, decreased mobility.
What are the signs of a hip fracture?
Shortened, externally rotated leg, hip/groin pain, inability to
bear weight.
What is the priority nursing action for a fracture?
Avoid unnecessary movement, assess neurovascular status,
manage pain, and prepare for treatment.
, What are the 6 Ps of neurovascular assessment?
Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paresthesia, Paralysis,
Poikilothermia.
What is compartment syndrome?
Increased pressure within a muscle compartment decreases
tissue perfusion.
What can cause compartment syndrome?
Fractures, swelling, crush injuries, restrictive casts/dressings.
What are early signs of compartment syndrome?
Severe pain out of proportion, pain with passive stretching,
paresthesia, tightness.
What are late signs of compartment syndrome?
Paralysis and pulselessness.
What is the priority action in suspected compartment
syndrome?
Immediate neurovascular assessment and provider notification;
emergency fasciotomy may be required.
What is fat embolism syndrome?
Fat droplets enter circulation, often after long-bone or pelvic
fractures.
What is the classic triad of fat embolism syndrome?
Respiratory distress, neurological changes, petechial rash.
