ANCC GERONTOLOGY SAMPLE QUESTIONS with correct answers

Which ethical principle underlies nursing actions respecting each patient's values and beliefs? A) Autonomy. B) Beneficence. C) Justice. D) Responsibility. - Ans A The most common symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy are: A) chills, fever, and nausea. B) dysuria, abdominal pain, and urinary retention. C) intermittency, hesitancy, and dribbling. D) nocturia, bladder spasms, and hematuria. - Ans C The gerontological nurse is monitoring signs of suspected abuse in an 89-year-old patient who was admitted from home. When planning for the patient's discharge, the nurse's first action is to: A) delay discharge by informing the provider of the suspected abuse. B) enlist the help of family members with transitioning the patient home. C) notify Adult Protective Services of the patient's discharge. D) restrict the family members' access to the patient prior to discharge. - Ans C