NURSING MED SURG -Gero-Nurse-Exam.

NURSING MED SURG -Gero-Nurse-Exam.Detailed working, solutions, memo, notes & explanations.The following practice examination is provided to assist candidates in preparing for the Gerontological Nurse Certification Examination. The practice examination contains 75 test items, whereas the certification examination contains 150 scored items. The distribution of items per Test Content Outline (TCO) content domain on this practice examination is similar to the distribution on the scored examination. Support ANF's programs of research and education that promote the public health and advance the nursing profession... Shop online at BuyForC - designate ANF Combined Federal Campaign and United Way - designate ANF or #2540 Donate Online, Donate a Vehicle, Boat or Airplane Visit www.ANF for more information. 1. For an individual with age-related hearing loss, which sound is most difficult to hear? 1. A recording of a march played softly 2. A young child talking in a cafeteria line 3. Hammering during construction of a house next door 4. The voice of a man speaking in an elevator 2. Pain of gastrointestinal origin is best differentiated from pain of cardiac origin by the presence of: 1. chest pain lasting longer than five minutes. 2. chest pain of rapid onset. 3. left flank pain. 4. substernal chest discomfort. 3. The progression of intermittent claudication is measured by the: 1. distance walked before leg pain starts. 2. pedal edema after dangling the legs for 20 minutes. 3. peripheral pulses in the affected leg. 4. skin temperature and color of the feet. 4. An early sign of alcohol withdrawal is: 1. auditory hallucinations. 2. decreased blood pressure.