GERONTOLOGY AND MEDICATIONS
FOR GERI STUDENT PRACTICE EXAM
Q&A
Which nursing intervention would the nurse take for an older adult with delirium who
begins acting out while in the dayroom? - ANSWER-Giving the client one simple
direction at a time in a firm, low-pitched voice
Which statement made by a student about psychotherapeutic medications in older
adult clients indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is required? -
ANSWER-"Low serum levels of the medication are reported in older adult clients on
psychotherapeutic medications."
Which change as a result of aging would require the registered nurse to teach
isometric exercises to an 80-year-old client? - ANSWER-Muscular atrophy
Which action would the home health nurse suggest to decrease risk for injury for an
older adult with peripheral arterial disease? - ANSWER-Lower the thermostat setting
on the hot water tank.
Which age-related finding would a nurse expect when performing a male
reproductive system assessment of an older adult client? - ANSWER-Reduced size
of testes
The nurse needs to administer lidocaine HCl at 1.5 mg per minute. The medication is
available as 500 mg in 100 mL of D 5W. The nurse will set the intravenous (IV)
infusion pump to deliver how many milliliters per hour? Record your answer using a
whole number. - ANSWER-18 mL/h
Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care of an older adult client
with decreased cell division in the epidermal layer of the skin? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-Advise the client to prevent
skin trauma.
Advise the client to protect open areas of skin.
Which physical change would cause a nurse to advise an older adult client to apply
moisturizer when the skin is moist? - ANSWER-Decreased dermal blood flow
Acyclovir 0.8 g by mouth is prescribed for a client with herpes zoster. The oral
suspension contains 200 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
Record your answer using a whole number. - ANSWER-20 mL
Which statement made by the nursing student, after being taught about interventions
for cognitively impaired older adults, indicates a need for further education? -
ANSWER-"I should provide conditional positive support."
FOR GERI STUDENT PRACTICE EXAM
Q&A
Which nursing intervention would the nurse take for an older adult with delirium who
begins acting out while in the dayroom? - ANSWER-Giving the client one simple
direction at a time in a firm, low-pitched voice
Which statement made by a student about psychotherapeutic medications in older
adult clients indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is required? -
ANSWER-"Low serum levels of the medication are reported in older adult clients on
psychotherapeutic medications."
Which change as a result of aging would require the registered nurse to teach
isometric exercises to an 80-year-old client? - ANSWER-Muscular atrophy
Which action would the home health nurse suggest to decrease risk for injury for an
older adult with peripheral arterial disease? - ANSWER-Lower the thermostat setting
on the hot water tank.
Which age-related finding would a nurse expect when performing a male
reproductive system assessment of an older adult client? - ANSWER-Reduced size
of testes
The nurse needs to administer lidocaine HCl at 1.5 mg per minute. The medication is
available as 500 mg in 100 mL of D 5W. The nurse will set the intravenous (IV)
infusion pump to deliver how many milliliters per hour? Record your answer using a
whole number. - ANSWER-18 mL/h
Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care of an older adult client
with decreased cell division in the epidermal layer of the skin? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-Advise the client to prevent
skin trauma.
Advise the client to protect open areas of skin.
Which physical change would cause a nurse to advise an older adult client to apply
moisturizer when the skin is moist? - ANSWER-Decreased dermal blood flow
Acyclovir 0.8 g by mouth is prescribed for a client with herpes zoster. The oral
suspension contains 200 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
Record your answer using a whole number. - ANSWER-20 mL
Which statement made by the nursing student, after being taught about interventions
for cognitively impaired older adults, indicates a need for further education? -
ANSWER-"I should provide conditional positive support."
