ATI PN MATERNITY
PROCTORED EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which information from a co-worker on a gerontological unit will causethe nurse to
intervene?
a. Most older people have dependent functioning.
b. Most older people have strengths we should focus on.
c. Most older people should be involved in care decision.
d. Most older people should be encouraged to have independence.
ANS: A
Most older people remain functionally independent despite the increasing prevalence of chronic
disease; therefore, this misconception should be addressed. It is critical for you to respect older
adults and actively involve themin care decisions and activities. You also need to identify an older
adult’s strengths and abilities during the assessment and encourage independence as anintegral part
of your plan of care.
2. A nurse suspects an older-adult patient is experiencing caregiver
neglect. Which assessment findings are consistent with the nurse’ssuspicions?
a. Flea bites and lice infestation
b. Left at a grocery store
c. Refuses to take a bath
d. Cuts and bruises
ANS: A
Caregiver neglect includes unsafe and unclean living conditions, soiled bedding, and animal or
insect infestation. Abandonment includes desertion ata hospital, nursing facility, or public location
such as a shopping center. Self-neglect includes refusal or failure to provide oneself with basic
necessities such as food, water, clothing, shelter, personal hygiene, medication, and safety.
Physical abuse includes hitting, beating, pushing, slapping, kicking, physical restraint,
inappropriate use of drugs, fractures, lacerations, rope burns, and untreated injuries.
3. A nurse is teaching a group of older-adult patients. Which teaching strategy
PROCTORED EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which information from a co-worker on a gerontological unit will causethe nurse to
intervene?
a. Most older people have dependent functioning.
b. Most older people have strengths we should focus on.
c. Most older people should be involved in care decision.
d. Most older people should be encouraged to have independence.
ANS: A
Most older people remain functionally independent despite the increasing prevalence of chronic
disease; therefore, this misconception should be addressed. It is critical for you to respect older
adults and actively involve themin care decisions and activities. You also need to identify an older
adult’s strengths and abilities during the assessment and encourage independence as anintegral part
of your plan of care.
2. A nurse suspects an older-adult patient is experiencing caregiver
neglect. Which assessment findings are consistent with the nurse’ssuspicions?
a. Flea bites and lice infestation
b. Left at a grocery store
c. Refuses to take a bath
d. Cuts and bruises
ANS: A
Caregiver neglect includes unsafe and unclean living conditions, soiled bedding, and animal or
insect infestation. Abandonment includes desertion ata hospital, nursing facility, or public location
such as a shopping center. Self-neglect includes refusal or failure to provide oneself with basic
necessities such as food, water, clothing, shelter, personal hygiene, medication, and safety.
Physical abuse includes hitting, beating, pushing, slapping, kicking, physical restraint,
inappropriate use of drugs, fractures, lacerations, rope burns, and untreated injuries.
3. A nurse is teaching a group of older-adult patients. Which teaching strategy
