HESI RN Gerontology Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
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 Answer ✅ 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.)
,HESI RN Gerontology Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
A. Dyspnea
B. Chest pain
C. Cardiac murmurs
D. Widening pulse pressure
E. Irregular heart rate. - Correct Answer ✅ 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 Answer ✅ B. Depression
The RN is caring for an elderly client with functional
incontinence who lives in an assisted living community. The
,HESI RN Gerontology Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
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 Answer ✅ 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 Answer ✅ B. Headaches
, HESI RN Gerontology Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
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.
D. Drink liquids 2 hours after meals instead of during meals. -
Correct Answer ✅ C. Report abdominal distention,
constipation, or any nausea and vomiting to the HCP
An older male client asks the RN how he can reduce his
incidents of hemorrhoidal flare ups. What information should
the RN offer the client about how to prevent rectal
discomfort? (Select all that apply.)
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
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 Answer ✅ 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.)
,HESI RN Gerontology Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
A. Dyspnea
B. Chest pain
C. Cardiac murmurs
D. Widening pulse pressure
E. Irregular heart rate. - Correct Answer ✅ 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 Answer ✅ B. Depression
The RN is caring for an elderly client with functional
incontinence who lives in an assisted living community. The
,HESI RN Gerontology Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
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 Answer ✅ 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 Answer ✅ B. Headaches
, HESI RN Gerontology Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
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.
D. Drink liquids 2 hours after meals instead of during meals. -
Correct Answer ✅ C. Report abdominal distention,
constipation, or any nausea and vomiting to the HCP
An older male client asks the RN how he can reduce his
incidents of hemorrhoidal flare ups. What information should
the RN offer the client about how to prevent rectal
discomfort? (Select all that apply.)
