HESI GERIATRICS FINAL EXAM 2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
Which is the most logical reason for obliteration of the pulp cavities?
A. Trauma
B. Wearing a partial denture
C. Presence of recession
D. Age of pt - ANSWER D. Age of pt
The age of the pt affects his ability to metabolize medication. The pt will
need more than the standard dosage of prescribed medication to achieve
the same therapeutic effect
A. Both statements are true
B. The first statement is false, second is true
C. The first statement is true, second is false.
D. Both statements are false. - ANSWER C. The first statement is true,
second is false.
The pt presents with each of the following conditions EXCEPT one. Which
one is the EXCEPTION?
A. Thyroid hypofunction
B. High cholesterol
C. Gout
D. Diabetes - ANSWER D. Diabetes
What is frequency associated with kidney disease?
A. High cholesterol
B. Anemia
C. Diabetes
D. Hypothyroidism - ANSWER B. Anemia
Due to absence of #2, which condition developed in #31?
A. Hypercementosis
B. Fibrous, acellular pulp
C. Thin, defective enamel
D. Reactive dentin - ANSWER A. Hypercementosis
Which gracey curet is best to debride the distal aspect of the lingual root on
#14?
,A. 1/2
B. 5/6
C. 13/14
D. 11/12 - ANSWER C. 13/14
Gout is an autoimmune condition. A side effect of gout is an increase in
thirst.
A. Both statements are true
B. The first statement is false, second is true
C. The first statement is true, second is false
D. Both statements are false - ANSWER C. The first statement is true,
second is false
WHat GV Classification of restoration is on #21?
A. IV
B. I
C. II
D. III
E. V - ANSWER E. V
The pt wants to discontinue taking the daily folic acid supplement and
obtain sources from his diet. What food provides a good source of folate?
A. Baked potato, mushrooms, tuna
B. Green peas, enriched paste, sunflower seeds
C. Brussel sprouts, grapefruit, strawberries
D. Asparagus, lentils, spinach - ANSWER D. Asparagus, lentils, spinach
Each of the following fluoride products can be recommended for the pt to
use at home EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. Toothpaste
B. 0.5% sodium rinse
C. Varnish
D. 1.1% sodium gel in custom tray - ANSWER C. Varnish
To remove calculus on the pts removable partial, the appliance can be
soaked overnight in a solution of white vinegar diluted with 1:1 water. To
remove the stain, the appliance can be soaked overnight in undiluted
household bleach.
A. The first statement is true, second is false
B. The first statement is false, second is true
,C. Both are false
D. Both are true - ANSWER A. The first statement is true, second is false
After the fluoride tray is removed, the pt states he feels nauseous and
begins vomiting. Which action should be implemented next?
A. Support pt with BLS
B. Activate EMS
C. Administer oxygen
D. Administer fluoride-binding agent - ANSWER D. Administer fluoride-
binding agent
Bumetanide is commonly prescribed to treat
A. Prostate cancer
B. Pneumonia
C. Glaucoma
D. Hypertension - ANSWER D. Hypertension
Which best describes the pts periodontal condition?
A. Gen, moderate, aggressive
B. Local, NUP
C. Local, slight, chronic
D. Gen, severe, chronic - ANSWER C. Local, slight, chronic
If the pt wears an acrylic partial denture with metal clasps. Which home-
care instructions is appropriate for cleaning a partial?
A. Dry carefully with towel, clean metal clasps with a stiff, dry brush
B. Place in boiling water for 5 minutes then rinse with mouthwash
C. Soak in undiluted bleach overnight
D. Brush over sink filled with water using soft-bristle brush and low-
abrasive paste - ANSWER D. Brush over sink filled with water using soft-
bristle brush and low-abrasive paste
disengagement theory - ANSWER progressive social disengagement
occurs with aging
*psychosocial theory
activity theory - ANSWER "successful aging"
Maintaining a high level of activity and involvement
-measured by individuals satisfaction with life
*psychosocial theory
, pacemaker theory - ANSWER programmed decline or cessation of many
components occurs in the nervous and endocrine systems
*biologic theory
immunity theory - ANSWER Programmed accumulation of damage and
decline in immune system - "immunossenescence"
Oxidative stress - damage
*biologic theory
wear and tear theory - ANSWER after repeated use damaged cells in body
structures wear out from harmful effects of internal and external stressors,
free radicals
*biologic theory
programmed theory - ANSWER "biological clock"
starts at conception
-genetic program determines changes as one ages
*biologic theory
erik eriksons theory - ANSWER 8 stages of developmental tasks thru out
life span
-8th stage is integrity versus despair
*developmental theory
maslows theory - ANSWER hierarchy of needs ranks an individuals needs
from most basic to complex
-physiologic
-safety & security
-love & belonging
-self esteem
-self actualization
physiologic changes of aging - ANSWER 1. aging affects every cell in
every organ, but not same rate
2. -loss in compensatory reserve
-loss in efficiency of body repairing damaged tissue
-deceased immune system processes
3. disease not always present with classic signs & symptoms
4. physiologic changes increase rapidly with increasing age
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
Which is the most logical reason for obliteration of the pulp cavities?
A. Trauma
B. Wearing a partial denture
C. Presence of recession
D. Age of pt - ANSWER D. Age of pt
The age of the pt affects his ability to metabolize medication. The pt will
need more than the standard dosage of prescribed medication to achieve
the same therapeutic effect
A. Both statements are true
B. The first statement is false, second is true
C. The first statement is true, second is false.
D. Both statements are false. - ANSWER C. The first statement is true,
second is false.
The pt presents with each of the following conditions EXCEPT one. Which
one is the EXCEPTION?
A. Thyroid hypofunction
B. High cholesterol
C. Gout
D. Diabetes - ANSWER D. Diabetes
What is frequency associated with kidney disease?
A. High cholesterol
B. Anemia
C. Diabetes
D. Hypothyroidism - ANSWER B. Anemia
Due to absence of #2, which condition developed in #31?
A. Hypercementosis
B. Fibrous, acellular pulp
C. Thin, defective enamel
D. Reactive dentin - ANSWER A. Hypercementosis
Which gracey curet is best to debride the distal aspect of the lingual root on
#14?
,A. 1/2
B. 5/6
C. 13/14
D. 11/12 - ANSWER C. 13/14
Gout is an autoimmune condition. A side effect of gout is an increase in
thirst.
A. Both statements are true
B. The first statement is false, second is true
C. The first statement is true, second is false
D. Both statements are false - ANSWER C. The first statement is true,
second is false
WHat GV Classification of restoration is on #21?
A. IV
B. I
C. II
D. III
E. V - ANSWER E. V
The pt wants to discontinue taking the daily folic acid supplement and
obtain sources from his diet. What food provides a good source of folate?
A. Baked potato, mushrooms, tuna
B. Green peas, enriched paste, sunflower seeds
C. Brussel sprouts, grapefruit, strawberries
D. Asparagus, lentils, spinach - ANSWER D. Asparagus, lentils, spinach
Each of the following fluoride products can be recommended for the pt to
use at home EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. Toothpaste
B. 0.5% sodium rinse
C. Varnish
D. 1.1% sodium gel in custom tray - ANSWER C. Varnish
To remove calculus on the pts removable partial, the appliance can be
soaked overnight in a solution of white vinegar diluted with 1:1 water. To
remove the stain, the appliance can be soaked overnight in undiluted
household bleach.
A. The first statement is true, second is false
B. The first statement is false, second is true
,C. Both are false
D. Both are true - ANSWER A. The first statement is true, second is false
After the fluoride tray is removed, the pt states he feels nauseous and
begins vomiting. Which action should be implemented next?
A. Support pt with BLS
B. Activate EMS
C. Administer oxygen
D. Administer fluoride-binding agent - ANSWER D. Administer fluoride-
binding agent
Bumetanide is commonly prescribed to treat
A. Prostate cancer
B. Pneumonia
C. Glaucoma
D. Hypertension - ANSWER D. Hypertension
Which best describes the pts periodontal condition?
A. Gen, moderate, aggressive
B. Local, NUP
C. Local, slight, chronic
D. Gen, severe, chronic - ANSWER C. Local, slight, chronic
If the pt wears an acrylic partial denture with metal clasps. Which home-
care instructions is appropriate for cleaning a partial?
A. Dry carefully with towel, clean metal clasps with a stiff, dry brush
B. Place in boiling water for 5 minutes then rinse with mouthwash
C. Soak in undiluted bleach overnight
D. Brush over sink filled with water using soft-bristle brush and low-
abrasive paste - ANSWER D. Brush over sink filled with water using soft-
bristle brush and low-abrasive paste
disengagement theory - ANSWER progressive social disengagement
occurs with aging
*psychosocial theory
activity theory - ANSWER "successful aging"
Maintaining a high level of activity and involvement
-measured by individuals satisfaction with life
*psychosocial theory
, pacemaker theory - ANSWER programmed decline or cessation of many
components occurs in the nervous and endocrine systems
*biologic theory
immunity theory - ANSWER Programmed accumulation of damage and
decline in immune system - "immunossenescence"
Oxidative stress - damage
*biologic theory
wear and tear theory - ANSWER after repeated use damaged cells in body
structures wear out from harmful effects of internal and external stressors,
free radicals
*biologic theory
programmed theory - ANSWER "biological clock"
starts at conception
-genetic program determines changes as one ages
*biologic theory
erik eriksons theory - ANSWER 8 stages of developmental tasks thru out
life span
-8th stage is integrity versus despair
*developmental theory
maslows theory - ANSWER hierarchy of needs ranks an individuals needs
from most basic to complex
-physiologic
-safety & security
-love & belonging
-self esteem
-self actualization
physiologic changes of aging - ANSWER 1. aging affects every cell in
every organ, but not same rate
2. -loss in compensatory reserve
-loss in efficiency of body repairing damaged tissue
-deceased immune system processes
3. disease not always present with classic signs & symptoms
4. physiologic changes increase rapidly with increasing age
