HESI Gerontology Final Exam (2023/ 2024
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QUESTION
a nurse in a day care
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needs of older adult clients. Which of the following is an appropriate statement made by the
nurse?
A. Caloric needs are increased
B. Fluid needs are increased
C. Sleep cycles are impaired
D. Exercise needs to be decreased
Answer:
C
QUESTION
a nurse is caring for an older adult client who is expressing feelings of grief and longing for
earlier life. Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate for helping the client cope
with these feelings of loss?
A. Listen attentively, and allow the client to talk about the past
B. Give the client some activities to perform so the client won't have time to dwell on the past
C. Let the client know that this is a common issue of older adult clients
D. Tell the client about some yo
Answer:
A
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is on bed rest. Which of the following foods
should the nurse plan to include on the client's breakfast tray to prevent constipation?
a. A banana
b. Hash brown potatoes
c. An egg and cheese omelet
d. Stewed prunes
Answer:
Stewed prunes
Rationale: The nurse should include foods that are high in dietary fiber, such as stewed prunes,
to help prevent constipation for the client who is on bed rest.
QUESTION
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about methods to improve sleep. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "Go to bed at the same time every night."
b. "Watch television in bed until you are sleepy."
c. "Drink a glass of wine before going to bed."
d. "Engage in physical activity in the evenings."
Answer:
"Go to bed at the same time every night."
Rationale: The nurse should recommend that the client keep consistent sleep and wake times,
even on the weekends. Having a regular sleep schedule will help minimize the alterations to the
circadian rhythm that occurs in the older adult client.
The nurse should discourage the client from watching television or performing any work in bed
because this disrupts sleep quality; instead, the nurse should recommend light reading or
listening to relaxing music to assist the client in falling asleep ... The nurse should discourage the
use of alcohol or caffeine products prior to bedtime because these are stimulants and diuretics
and inhibit sleep; instead, the client can have a light carbohydrate or a glass of milk as a bedtime
snack ... The nurse should recommend the client participate in physical activity during the
daytime as this can enhance sleep; however, the client should not participate in physical activity
within 3 hr prior to bedtime b
QUESTION
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who had a total hip arthroplasty about ambulating with a
standard walker. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
a. The client adjusts the height of the walker so the hand grips are at the level of his waist.
b. The client moves the walker ahead about 15.24 cm (6 in) and then steps into the walker.
c. The client uses the walker to pull himself up from a sitting to [Show Less]