HESI PN GERONTOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 3
LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) 2024-
2025 EACH VERSION CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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,A male client is seen in the c. Assess the client for urinary hesitancy and weak or
clinic for benign prostatic split urinary stream.
hypertrophy (BPH). Which
intervention is essential for
the practical nurse (PN) to These symptoms may indicate progression of BPH to
include in the client's visit? partial obstruction of the urethra, a medical
emergency, and need to be reported to the health
a. Reeducate the client care provider. Fluids should be encouraged, not
about limiting fluid intake. limited; hydration needs to be maintained.
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.
The oral temperature of a d. Encourage fluid intake.
client with a urinary tract
infection is 103° F. Which
intervention should the Fluids help to reduce fever as quickly and it is
practical nurse (PN) important to lower the temperature as soon as
implement first? possible.
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.
,An older adult client is c. The client's liver function has decreased since last
being treated for toxicity year.
related to medication use.
When reviewing the With aging, liver function decreases, affecting drug
client's medical records, metabolism and detoxification. Forgetting to take
the nurse is most likely to doses of medication would not cause drug toxicity;
find which factor is excessive doses could cause toxicity. Elevated white
correlated with this blood cell counts and weight gain would not likely
problem? cause drug toxicity.
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.
, The practical nurse (PN) a. Keep the client well hydrated.
assesses the older adult
client's skin for signs of Keeping the client well hydrated helps prevent skin
breakdown and observes cracking and infection.
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.
c. Avoid creams or lotions
to ensure that the skin
stays dry.
d. Scrub the perineum
with a wet cloth after a
bowel movement.
LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) 2024-
2025 EACH VERSION CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Practice questions for this set
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Studied 7 terms
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Terms in this set (73)
,A male client is seen in the c. Assess the client for urinary hesitancy and weak or
clinic for benign prostatic split urinary stream.
hypertrophy (BPH). Which
intervention is essential for
the practical nurse (PN) to These symptoms may indicate progression of BPH to
include in the client's visit? partial obstruction of the urethra, a medical
emergency, and need to be reported to the health
a. Reeducate the client care provider. Fluids should be encouraged, not
about limiting fluid intake. limited; hydration needs to be maintained.
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.
The oral temperature of a d. Encourage fluid intake.
client with a urinary tract
infection is 103° F. Which
intervention should the Fluids help to reduce fever as quickly and it is
practical nurse (PN) important to lower the temperature as soon as
implement first? possible.
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.
,An older adult client is c. The client's liver function has decreased since last
being treated for toxicity year.
related to medication use.
When reviewing the With aging, liver function decreases, affecting drug
client's medical records, metabolism and detoxification. Forgetting to take
the nurse is most likely to doses of medication would not cause drug toxicity;
find which factor is excessive doses could cause toxicity. Elevated white
correlated with this blood cell counts and weight gain would not likely
problem? cause drug toxicity.
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.
, The practical nurse (PN) a. Keep the client well hydrated.
assesses the older adult
client's skin for signs of Keeping the client well hydrated helps prevent skin
breakdown and observes cracking and infection.
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.
c. Avoid creams or lotions
to ensure that the skin
stays dry.
d. Scrub the perineum
with a wet cloth after a
bowel movement.
