HESI PN Gerontology Practice Exam WITH ANSWERS

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The practical nurse (PN) is implementing a self-medication program for an
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older resident who is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which
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actions should the PN implement to provide the resident ways to maintain
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safe medication administration? (select all that apply.) - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔A. Locked medication storage in the client's room.
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B. Medication Administration Record (MAR).
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D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication.
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E. List of findings indicating medication effectiveness.
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Which age-related changes in the cardiovascular system should the practical
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nurse (PN) document when evaluating an older client? (select all that apply.) -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔C. Cardiac murmurs.
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D. Widening pulse pressure.
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An older client who recently moved into an assisted living community refuses
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to eat or join any activities. When evaluating the client further, what should
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the practical nurse (PN) focus on during the next examination? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Depression. ||




The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an elderly client with functional
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incontinence who lives in an assisted living community. The client is alert,
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mildly confused, and can self ambulate. Which nursing intervention should
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, the PN implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Offer assistance with toileting
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q2 hours.
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The healthcare provider prescribes a new medication, atrovastatin (lipitor), for
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an older client who arrives at the clinic for an annual physical examination.
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What common side effect should the practical nurse (PN) advise the client to
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observe for with this medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Headaches.
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The practical nurse (PN) is re-enforcing discharge instructions with the family
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of an older client who was recently admitted for an intestinal obstruction.
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Which statement indicates that the family understands the instructions? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Report abdominal distention, constipation, or any
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nausea and vomiting to the health care provider.
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An older client asks the practical nurse (PN) how he can reduce his incidents
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of hemorrhoidal flare ups. What information should the PN offer the client to
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prevent rectal discomfort?( Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔A. Increase fiber and liquids in the diet to help prevent constipation and
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straining.

C. Use a therapeutic cushion or frequent repositioning for periods of
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prolonged sitting. ||




D. Take frequent warm sitz baths and use non-abrasive tissue that can
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tramatize tissues. ||




E. Establish bowel habits by scheduling time where the client is not rushed to
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defecate daily.
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