5/8/25, 8:21 PM HESI PN GERONTOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILE…
HESI PN GERONTOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 3
LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERSNEWEST UPDATE/100% PASS
The client has end-stage c. To allow the client to die with as much comfort
Alzheimer disease and is and dignity as possible
admitted into hospice
care. Which focus does the The philosophy of hospice care is to allow the client
nurse expect to note in the in the end stages of life to die with dignity and to be
plan of care? as comfortable as possible. Clients on hospice care
are not provided lifesaving measures; the goal of
a. To provide palliative care is to allow clients to have a peaceful
maximum treatment death focusing on caring interventions and symptom
to keep the client alive management.
b. To focus on caring
interventions and
symptom management
c. To allow the client to die
with as much comfort and
dignity as possible
d. To rehabilitate
the patient by
offering
physical and occupational
therapies
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,5/8/25, 8:21 PM HESI PN GERONTOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILE…
The practical nurse (PN) c. Inform client to remove it before bathing.
educates the older client
about a new hearing aid. Hearing aids should not be used in and around
Which instruction is the water; therefore, the client should remove his
most important for the PN to hearing aid for bathing.
give the client about the
care of the new
hearing aid?
a. Instruct client to
keep extra batteries on
hand.
b. Tell client to clean it
with a toothpick or pipe
cleaner.
c. Inform client to
remove it before bathing.
d. Turn it off and
remove the battery
when not in use.
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A male client is seen in the c. Assess the client for urinary hesitancy and weak or
clinic for benign prostatic split urinary stream.
hypertrophy (BPH). Which
intervention is essential for
the practical nurse (PN) to These symptoms may indicate progression of BPH to
include in the client's visit? partial obstruction of the urethra, a medical
emergency, and need to be reported to the health
a. Reeducate the client care provider. Fluids should be encouraged, not
about limiting fluid intake. limited; hydration needs to be maintained.
b. Reassure the client that
his BPH is a non-life-
threatening condition.
c. Assess the client for
urinary hesitancy and
weak or split urinary
stream.
d. Inform the client that
there may be a genetic
predisposition for male
family members.
The oral temperature of a d. Encourage fluid intake.
client with a urinary tract
infection is 103° F. Which
intervention should the Fluids help to reduce fever as quickly and it is
practical nurse (PN) important to lower the temperature as soon as
implement first? possible.
a. Instruct the client on
proper hygienic practices.
b. Observe the color or
odor of urine.
c. Recheck the
temperature rectally.
d. Encourage fluid intake.
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, 5/8/25, 8:21 PM HESI PN GERONTOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILE…
An older adult client is c. The client's liver function has decreased since last
being treated for toxicity year.
related to medication use.
When reviewing the With aging, liver function decreases, affecting drug
client's medical records, metabolism and detoxification. Forgetting to take
the nurse is most likely to doses of medication would not cause drug toxicity;
find which factor is excessive doses could cause toxicity. Elevated white
correlated with this blood cell counts and weight gain would not likely
problem? cause drug toxicity.
a. The client has forgotten
to take several doses of
medication.
b. The client's white blood
cell count has steadily
increased.
c. The client's liver function
has decreased since last
year.
d. The client has gained 40
pounds (18.2 kg) over 3
years.
The practical nurse (PN) a. Keep the client well hydrated.
assesses the older adult
client's skin for signs of Keeping the client well hydrated helps prevent skin
breakdown and observes cracking and infection.
that the skin is intact. What
interventions by the PN
will help maintain healthy
skin integrity?
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HESI PN GERONTOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 3
LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERSNEWEST UPDATE/100% PASS
The client has end-stage c. To allow the client to die with as much comfort
Alzheimer disease and is and dignity as possible
admitted into hospice
care. Which focus does the The philosophy of hospice care is to allow the client
nurse expect to note in the in the end stages of life to die with dignity and to be
plan of care? as comfortable as possible. Clients on hospice care
are not provided lifesaving measures; the goal of
a. To provide palliative care is to allow clients to have a peaceful
maximum treatment death focusing on caring interventions and symptom
to keep the client alive management.
b. To focus on caring
interventions and
symptom management
c. To allow the client to die
with as much comfort and
dignity as possible
d. To rehabilitate
the patient by
offering
physical and occupational
therapies
-… 1/64
,5/8/25, 8:21 PM HESI PN GERONTOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILE…
The practical nurse (PN) c. Inform client to remove it before bathing.
educates the older client
about a new hearing aid. Hearing aids should not be used in and around
Which instruction is the water; therefore, the client should remove his
most important for the PN to hearing aid for bathing.
give the client about the
care of the new
hearing aid?
a. Instruct client to
keep extra batteries on
hand.
b. Tell client to clean it
with a toothpick or pipe
cleaner.
c. Inform client to
remove it before bathing.
d. Turn it off and
remove the battery
when not in use.
-… 2/64
,5/8/25, 8:21 PM HESI PN GERONTOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILE…
A male client is seen in the c. Assess the client for urinary hesitancy and weak or
clinic for benign prostatic split urinary stream.
hypertrophy (BPH). Which
intervention is essential for
the practical nurse (PN) to These symptoms may indicate progression of BPH to
include in the client's visit? partial obstruction of the urethra, a medical
emergency, and need to be reported to the health
a. Reeducate the client care provider. Fluids should be encouraged, not
about limiting fluid intake. limited; hydration needs to be maintained.
b. Reassure the client that
his BPH is a non-life-
threatening condition.
c. Assess the client for
urinary hesitancy and
weak or split urinary
stream.
d. Inform the client that
there may be a genetic
predisposition for male
family members.
The oral temperature of a d. Encourage fluid intake.
client with a urinary tract
infection is 103° F. Which
intervention should the Fluids help to reduce fever as quickly and it is
practical nurse (PN) important to lower the temperature as soon as
implement first? possible.
a. Instruct the client on
proper hygienic practices.
b. Observe the color or
odor of urine.
c. Recheck the
temperature rectally.
d. Encourage fluid intake.
-… 3/64
, 5/8/25, 8:21 PM HESI PN GERONTOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILE…
An older adult client is c. The client's liver function has decreased since last
being treated for toxicity year.
related to medication use.
When reviewing the With aging, liver function decreases, affecting drug
client's medical records, metabolism and detoxification. Forgetting to take
the nurse is most likely to doses of medication would not cause drug toxicity;
find which factor is excessive doses could cause toxicity. Elevated white
correlated with this blood cell counts and weight gain would not likely
problem? cause drug toxicity.
a. The client has forgotten
to take several doses of
medication.
b. The client's white blood
cell count has steadily
increased.
c. The client's liver function
has decreased since last
year.
d. The client has gained 40
pounds (18.2 kg) over 3
years.
The practical nurse (PN) a. Keep the client well hydrated.
assesses the older adult
client's skin for signs of Keeping the client well hydrated helps prevent skin
breakdown and observes cracking and infection.
that the skin is intact. What
interventions by the PN
will help maintain healthy
skin integrity?
-… 4/64
