HESI PN Gerontology Practice Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
The practical nurse (PN) is implementing a self-medication program for an older
resident who is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which actions
should the PN implement to provide the resident ways to maintain safe medication
administration? (select all that apply.) - Correct answer-A. Locked medication
storage in the client's room.
B. Medication Administration Record (MAR).
D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication.
E. List of findings indicating medication effectiveness.
Which age-related changes in the cardiovascular system should the practical nurse
(PN) document when evaluating an older client? (select all that apply.) - Correct
answer-C. Cardiac murmurs.
D. Widening pulse pressure.
An older client who recently moved into an assisted living community refuses to
eat or join any activities. When evaluating the client further, what should the
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, practical nurse (PN) focus on during the next examination? - Correct answer-
Depression.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an elderly client with functional incontinence
who lives in an assisted living community. The client is alert, mildly confused, and
can self ambulate. Which nursing intervention should the PN implement? - Correct
answer-Offer assistance with toileting q2 hours.
The healthcare provider prescribes a new medication, atrovastatin (lipitor), for an
older client who arrives at the clinic for an annual physical examination. What
common side effect should the practical nurse (PN) advise the client to observe for
with this medication? - Correct answer-Headaches.
The practical nurse (PN) is re-enforcing discharge instructions with the family of
an older client who was recently admitted for an intestinal obstruction. Which
statement indicates that the family understands the instructions? - Correct answer-
Report abdominal distention, constipation, or any nausea and vomiting to the
health care provider.
An older client asks the practical nurse (PN) how he can reduce his incidents of
hemorrhoidal flare ups. What information should the PN offer the client to prevent
rectal discomfort?( Select all that apply.) - Correct answer-A. Increase fiber and
liquids in the diet to help prevent constipation and straining.
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2026 Questions and Answers
The practical nurse (PN) is implementing a self-medication program for an older
resident who is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which actions
should the PN implement to provide the resident ways to maintain safe medication
administration? (select all that apply.) - Correct answer-A. Locked medication
storage in the client's room.
B. Medication Administration Record (MAR).
D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication.
E. List of findings indicating medication effectiveness.
Which age-related changes in the cardiovascular system should the practical nurse
(PN) document when evaluating an older client? (select all that apply.) - Correct
answer-C. Cardiac murmurs.
D. Widening pulse pressure.
An older client who recently moved into an assisted living community refuses to
eat or join any activities. When evaluating the client further, what should the
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, practical nurse (PN) focus on during the next examination? - Correct answer-
Depression.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an elderly client with functional incontinence
who lives in an assisted living community. The client is alert, mildly confused, and
can self ambulate. Which nursing intervention should the PN implement? - Correct
answer-Offer assistance with toileting q2 hours.
The healthcare provider prescribes a new medication, atrovastatin (lipitor), for an
older client who arrives at the clinic for an annual physical examination. What
common side effect should the practical nurse (PN) advise the client to observe for
with this medication? - Correct answer-Headaches.
The practical nurse (PN) is re-enforcing discharge instructions with the family of
an older client who was recently admitted for an intestinal obstruction. Which
statement indicates that the family understands the instructions? - Correct answer-
Report abdominal distention, constipation, or any nausea and vomiting to the
health care provider.
An older client asks the practical nurse (PN) how he can reduce his incidents of
hemorrhoidal flare ups. What information should the PN offer the client to prevent
rectal discomfort?( Select all that apply.) - Correct answer-A. Increase fiber and
liquids in the diet to help prevent constipation and straining.
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