geriatrics HESI/final exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Your older female patient is complaining because she is having frequent UTIs.
Which normal age-related change is most likely to be a contributing factor?
ch. 3 - Correct answer-Decreased bladder muscle tone
Which are normal age-related changes? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 3 - Correct answer-1 Decreased visual acuity
4 Increased gastric pH
8 Decreased serum albumin
10 Decreased rate of peristalsis
What are patients who have had Parkinson disease for 10 years likely to exhibit?
(Select all that apply.)
ch. 3 - Correct answer-1 Rigidity and tremors when at rest
3 Dementia
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,An older adult is coming to your clinic for treatment for a gastric ulcer. Which
treatment would the nurse expect to be ordered?
ch.3 - Correct answer-Antibiotics
What should the nurse explain when discussing expected changes in the female
reproductive system to an older adult?
ch. 3 - Correct answer-Production of vaginal secretions decreases
The nurse performs a skin assessment of an older adult. Which finding is abnormal
and needs to be reported?
ch. 3 - Correct answer-A dark, elevated patch that bleeds when touched
The nurse encourages the patient to maintain a steady weight in the recommended
range to decrease risk of which common endocrine disease observed in older
adults?
ch. 3 - Correct answer-Diabetes mellitus
What is the activity that best promotes health maintenance for the typical older
adult?
ch. 4 - Correct answer-One 30-minute walk, 3 to 5 times a week
The nurse recognizes that regular dental visits are:
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, ch.4 - Correct answer-Recommended on a yearly basis for all older adults, even
those with dentures.
An older adult does not follow through with health recommendations from the
primary health care provider. The older adult does not take prescribed medications
or keep medical appointments. Which patient problem should the LPN/LVN
anticipate seeing on the care plan?
ch. 4 - Correct answer-Nonadherence with the treatment plan
Which immunizations should older adults receive on a yearly basis? (Select all that
apply.)
ch. 4 - Correct answer-Influenza vaccine
When attempting to help an older adult improve his or her health maintenance
practices, the nurse will need to assess which factors? (Select all that apply.)
ch.4 - Correct answer-Cultural beliefs
Socioeconomic status
Religious beliefs
Educational level
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Questions and Answers
Your older female patient is complaining because she is having frequent UTIs.
Which normal age-related change is most likely to be a contributing factor?
ch. 3 - Correct answer-Decreased bladder muscle tone
Which are normal age-related changes? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 3 - Correct answer-1 Decreased visual acuity
4 Increased gastric pH
8 Decreased serum albumin
10 Decreased rate of peristalsis
What are patients who have had Parkinson disease for 10 years likely to exhibit?
(Select all that apply.)
ch. 3 - Correct answer-1 Rigidity and tremors when at rest
3 Dementia
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,An older adult is coming to your clinic for treatment for a gastric ulcer. Which
treatment would the nurse expect to be ordered?
ch.3 - Correct answer-Antibiotics
What should the nurse explain when discussing expected changes in the female
reproductive system to an older adult?
ch. 3 - Correct answer-Production of vaginal secretions decreases
The nurse performs a skin assessment of an older adult. Which finding is abnormal
and needs to be reported?
ch. 3 - Correct answer-A dark, elevated patch that bleeds when touched
The nurse encourages the patient to maintain a steady weight in the recommended
range to decrease risk of which common endocrine disease observed in older
adults?
ch. 3 - Correct answer-Diabetes mellitus
What is the activity that best promotes health maintenance for the typical older
adult?
ch. 4 - Correct answer-One 30-minute walk, 3 to 5 times a week
The nurse recognizes that regular dental visits are:
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, ch.4 - Correct answer-Recommended on a yearly basis for all older adults, even
those with dentures.
An older adult does not follow through with health recommendations from the
primary health care provider. The older adult does not take prescribed medications
or keep medical appointments. Which patient problem should the LPN/LVN
anticipate seeing on the care plan?
ch. 4 - Correct answer-Nonadherence with the treatment plan
Which immunizations should older adults receive on a yearly basis? (Select all that
apply.)
ch. 4 - Correct answer-Influenza vaccine
When attempting to help an older adult improve his or her health maintenance
practices, the nurse will need to assess which factors? (Select all that apply.)
ch.4 - Correct answer-Cultural beliefs
Socioeconomic status
Religious beliefs
Educational level
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