Geriatrics HESI Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
Osteoporosis increases the risk for a hip fracture right hip repair is admitted to the rehab center for
in older adults. Women of which ethnic group strengthening in ADLs. The PN is mobilizing the
have the highest risk for hip fracture with the client to go to PT. Which action should the PN
highest risk being listed first and the lowest risk implement first? - ANSWER -Direct client to
last. - ANSWER -1. Caucasian use the overhead trapeze.
2. Asian
3. Hispanic
4. African American The PN is caring for an older female client with a
20 year history of rheumatoid arthritis who is
admitted for carpel tunnel release. Which finding
The PN is caring for an older female with associated with RA should the PN document? -
Raynaud's phenomenon. Which exposure should ANSWER -Small joint involvement in
the PN instruct the client to avoid? - fingers
ANSWER -Cold climates
An older man returns to the medsurg floor with a.
A frail elderly client is admitted to the unit with a 3 way indwelling urinary catheter after a
diagnoses of pneumonia. Which findings is most transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
important for the PN to report to the HCP? - The PN observes the catheter's tubing for
ANSWER -Confusion and dehydration drainage when he states he needs to void. What
should the PN implement based on this finding? -
ANSWER -Irrigate the bladder through the
An older client who is a new resident in an ALF is catheter port.
having short term memory loss and confusion.
Which activity should the PN schedule the client
to do during the day? - ANSWER -Daily The home health PN visits an older female client
exercise group with a ill consult who has been experiencing
chronic UTIs. Which intervention should the PN
recommend the client do to manage the
An older client is admitted a preliminary frequency of UTIs? - ANSWER -Attach a
diagnosis of Addison's disease. Which skin larger drainage bag while sleeping.
finding should the PN document that is typical
with Addison's? - ANSWER -
Hyperpigmentation An older client who is unconscious is admitted
after experiencing a head injury from a fall.
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is prescribed to
An older female client is recently transferred to a evaluate the client. Which focused assessment
rehab facility after a total hip replacement & asks should the PN use to determine the client's GSC
the PN if she broke her hip because she is old. score? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER -
How should the PN respond? - ANSWER - Verbal response
Older women commonly lose bone calcium Motor response
which increases the risk of fracture Eye opening
An older female client who is 3 days post op for a An older female client arrives for an annual visit
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Osteoporosis increases the risk for a hip fracture right hip repair is admitted to the rehab center for
in older adults. Women of which ethnic group strengthening in ADLs. The PN is mobilizing the
have the highest risk for hip fracture with the client to go to PT. Which action should the PN
highest risk being listed first and the lowest risk implement first? - ANSWER -Direct client to
last. - ANSWER -1. Caucasian use the overhead trapeze.
2. Asian
3. Hispanic
4. African American The PN is caring for an older female client with a
20 year history of rheumatoid arthritis who is
admitted for carpel tunnel release. Which finding
The PN is caring for an older female with associated with RA should the PN document? -
Raynaud's phenomenon. Which exposure should ANSWER -Small joint involvement in
the PN instruct the client to avoid? - fingers
ANSWER -Cold climates
An older man returns to the medsurg floor with a.
A frail elderly client is admitted to the unit with a 3 way indwelling urinary catheter after a
diagnoses of pneumonia. Which findings is most transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
important for the PN to report to the HCP? - The PN observes the catheter's tubing for
ANSWER -Confusion and dehydration drainage when he states he needs to void. What
should the PN implement based on this finding? -
ANSWER -Irrigate the bladder through the
An older client who is a new resident in an ALF is catheter port.
having short term memory loss and confusion.
Which activity should the PN schedule the client
to do during the day? - ANSWER -Daily The home health PN visits an older female client
exercise group with a ill consult who has been experiencing
chronic UTIs. Which intervention should the PN
recommend the client do to manage the
An older client is admitted a preliminary frequency of UTIs? - ANSWER -Attach a
diagnosis of Addison's disease. Which skin larger drainage bag while sleeping.
finding should the PN document that is typical
with Addison's? - ANSWER -
Hyperpigmentation An older client who is unconscious is admitted
after experiencing a head injury from a fall.
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is prescribed to
An older female client is recently transferred to a evaluate the client. Which focused assessment
rehab facility after a total hip replacement & asks should the PN use to determine the client's GSC
the PN if she broke her hip because she is old. score? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER -
How should the PN respond? - ANSWER - Verbal response
Older women commonly lose bone calcium Motor response
which increases the risk of fracture Eye opening
An older female client who is 3 days post op for a An older female client arrives for an annual visit
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