HESI RN Gerontology Practice Questions
WITH ANSWERS
An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted living community.
Which actions should the registered nurse (RN) implement to
provide the resident ways to maintain safe medication
administration? (Select all that apply.)
A. Locked medication storage in the client's room
B. Medication administration record (MAR)
C. Payment forms for prescribed medications
D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication
E. List of findings indicating medication effectiveness - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔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
When assessing an older client, which age-related changes in the
cardiovascular system should the RN document? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Dyspnea
,B. Chest pain
C. Cardiac murmurs
D. Widening pulse pressure
E. Irregular heart rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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 RN focus on during the next
examination?
A. Anxiety
B. Depression
C. Exhaustion
D. Confusion - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B. Depression
The RN is caring for an elderly client with functional incontinence
who lives in an assisted living community. The client is alert and
mildly confused and can self ambulate. Which nursing intervention
should the RN implement?
A. Offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours.
B. Use protective disposable undergarment instead of underwear.
, C. Ask if the client has attempted to void Q2 hours.
D. Obtain a prescription for intermittent catheterization. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔A. Offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours.
The HCP prescribes a new medication, atorvastatin (Lipitor), for an
older client who arrives at the clinic for an annual physical
examination. What common side effect should the RN advise the
client to observe for with this medication?
A. Constipation
B. Headaches
C. Muscle weakness
D. Nausea and vomiting - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B. Headaches
The RN is reinforcing discharge instructions with the family of an
older client who was recently admitted for an intestinal obstruction.
What statement indicates that the family understands the
instructions?
A. Increase protein and carbohydrates in the daily diet.
B. Limit activity to bed rest for the first week and increase mobility
incrementally each week.
C. Report abdominal distention, constipation, or any nausea and
vomiting to the healthcare provider.
WITH ANSWERS
An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted living community.
Which actions should the registered nurse (RN) implement to
provide the resident ways to maintain safe medication
administration? (Select all that apply.)
A. Locked medication storage in the client's room
B. Medication administration record (MAR)
C. Payment forms for prescribed medications
D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication
E. List of findings indicating medication effectiveness - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔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
When assessing an older client, which age-related changes in the
cardiovascular system should the RN document? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Dyspnea
,B. Chest pain
C. Cardiac murmurs
D. Widening pulse pressure
E. Irregular heart rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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 RN focus on during the next
examination?
A. Anxiety
B. Depression
C. Exhaustion
D. Confusion - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B. Depression
The RN is caring for an elderly client with functional incontinence
who lives in an assisted living community. The client is alert and
mildly confused and can self ambulate. Which nursing intervention
should the RN implement?
A. Offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours.
B. Use protective disposable undergarment instead of underwear.
, C. Ask if the client has attempted to void Q2 hours.
D. Obtain a prescription for intermittent catheterization. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔A. Offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours.
The HCP prescribes a new medication, atorvastatin (Lipitor), for an
older client who arrives at the clinic for an annual physical
examination. What common side effect should the RN advise the
client to observe for with this medication?
A. Constipation
B. Headaches
C. Muscle weakness
D. Nausea and vomiting - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B. Headaches
The RN is reinforcing discharge instructions with the family of an
older client who was recently admitted for an intestinal obstruction.
What statement indicates that the family understands the
instructions?
A. Increase protein and carbohydrates in the daily diet.
B. Limit activity to bed rest for the first week and increase mobility
incrementally each week.
C. Report abdominal distention, constipation, or any nausea and
vomiting to the healthcare provider.
