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HESI PN GERONTOLOGY Exam Actual Exam Version
1 /Gerontology Hesi Exit Exam Newest 2025/2026
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A male client is seen in the clinic for benign prostatic
hypertrophy (BPH). Which intervention is essential for the
practical nurse (PN) to include in the client's visit?
a. Reeducate the client about limiting fluid intake.
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. - Answer-c.
Assess the client for urinary hesitancy and weak or split
urinary stream.
These symptoms may indicate progression of BPH to
partial obstruction of the urethra, a medical emergency,
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and need to be reported to the health care provider. Fluids
should be encouraged, not limited; hydration needs to be
maintained.
The oral temperature of a client with a urinary tract
infection is 103° F. Which intervention should the practical
nurse (PN) implement first?
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. - Answer-d. Encourage fluid
intake.
Fluids help to reduce fever as quickly and it is important to
lower the temperature as soon as possible.
An older adult client is being treated for toxicity related to
medication use. When reviewing the client's medical
records, the nurse is most likely to find which factor is
correlated with this problem?
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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.
- Answer-c. The client's liver function has decreased since
last year.
With aging, liver function decreases, affecting drug
metabolism and detoxification. Forgetting to take doses of
medication would not cause drug toxicity; excessive doses
could cause toxicity. Elevated white blood cell counts and
weight gain would not likely cause drug toxicity.
The practical nurse (PN) assesses the older adult client's
skin for signs of breakdown and observes that the skin is
intact. What interventions by the PN will help maintain
healthy skin integrity?
a. Keep the client well hydrated.
b. Remove adhesive tape quickly from the skin.
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c. Avoid creams or lotions to ensure that the skin stays dry.
d. Scrub the perineum with a wet cloth after a bowel
movement. - Answer-a. Keep the client well hydrated.
Keeping the client well hydrated helps prevent skin
cracking and infection.
The nurse has reinforced education regarding safety
aspects for antihypertensive medication with an older
adult. Which statement by the client best indicates
learning has been effective?
a. "I should rest in bed most of the day when I take this
medication."
b. "I will be sure to keep this medication out of the reach of
children."
c. "I will need to make sure that I take this medication with
some food."
d. "I will make sure that I stand up slowly if I have been
sitting down." - Answer-d. "I will make sure that I stand up
slowly if I have been sitting down."
HESI PN GERONTOLOGY Exam Actual Exam Version
1 /Gerontology Hesi Exit Exam Newest 2025/2026
Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+|Verified Exam
Version!!!|Latest Exam Version!!
A male client is seen in the clinic for benign prostatic
hypertrophy (BPH). Which intervention is essential for the
practical nurse (PN) to include in the client's visit?
a. Reeducate the client about limiting fluid intake.
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. - Answer-c.
Assess the client for urinary hesitancy and weak or split
urinary stream.
These symptoms may indicate progression of BPH to
partial obstruction of the urethra, a medical emergency,
,2|Page
and need to be reported to the health care provider. Fluids
should be encouraged, not limited; hydration needs to be
maintained.
The oral temperature of a client with a urinary tract
infection is 103° F. Which intervention should the practical
nurse (PN) implement first?
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. - Answer-d. Encourage fluid
intake.
Fluids help to reduce fever as quickly and it is important to
lower the temperature as soon as possible.
An older adult client is being treated for toxicity related to
medication use. When reviewing the client's medical
records, the nurse is most likely to find which factor is
correlated with this problem?
,3|Page
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.
- Answer-c. The client's liver function has decreased since
last year.
With aging, liver function decreases, affecting drug
metabolism and detoxification. Forgetting to take doses of
medication would not cause drug toxicity; excessive doses
could cause toxicity. Elevated white blood cell counts and
weight gain would not likely cause drug toxicity.
The practical nurse (PN) assesses the older adult client's
skin for signs of breakdown and observes that the skin is
intact. What interventions by the PN will help maintain
healthy skin integrity?
a. Keep the client well hydrated.
b. Remove adhesive tape quickly from the skin.
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c. Avoid creams or lotions to ensure that the skin stays dry.
d. Scrub the perineum with a wet cloth after a bowel
movement. - Answer-a. Keep the client well hydrated.
Keeping the client well hydrated helps prevent skin
cracking and infection.
The nurse has reinforced education regarding safety
aspects for antihypertensive medication with an older
adult. Which statement by the client best indicates
learning has been effective?
a. "I should rest in bed most of the day when I take this
medication."
b. "I will be sure to keep this medication out of the reach of
children."
c. "I will need to make sure that I take this medication with
some food."
d. "I will make sure that I stand up slowly if I have been
sitting down." - Answer-d. "I will make sure that I stand up
slowly if I have been sitting down."
