Geri Midterm Practice Q's Latest Update 2025- 2026 Exam 155 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
A 60 year old African American male with known hypertension comes to the emergency room with complaints of bad indigestion that has continued all night and a little bit of numbness in his left arm. What action should the admitting nurse take?
- have the patient sit in the waiting room to be seen in order
- treat him as if it he could be having a heart attack
- give him some antacids immediately after checking with the physician
- call 911 and let the paramedics decide what to do - CORRECT ANSWER: b. treat him
as if it he could be having a heart attack **
A 72 year old female with the following assessment factors is admitted to the acute care for elderly (ACE) unit. Which of the following requires the most immediate treatment?
a) BP = 140/ 90 mm Hg
b) Hgb (hemoglobin) = 7 g/dl
- hypogeusia
d) presbycusis - CORRECT ANSWER: b) Hgb (hemoglobin) = 7 g/dl **
A 90 year old female with no significant history is admitted to the ER for acute ischemic stroke with symptoms that began 7 hours prior to admission. Which of the following interventions would the nurse reasonably expect to be done for this patient?
- diagnostic testing such as MRI
- discussion of t-Pa as immediate treatment
- stroke team consult
d. a and c only - CORRECT ANSWER: d. a and c only
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A 99 year old widow who has lived alone in her own home for 40 years experiences a fall and is sent by her children and grandchildren to a nursing home. The woman refuses to eat and exhibits signs and symptoms of depression and withdrawal. Which theory does this most describe?
- functional consequences
- theory of thriving
- neuroedncorine
d) immunological - CORRECT ANSWER: b) theory of thriving **
A biological theory of aging that is based on random events that cause cellular damage
versus genetically programmed events is called:
- nonstochastic
b) Orgel / error
- selective optimization
d) stochastic - CORRECT ANSWER: b) Orgel / error **
A lawyer wishes to hire a nurse consultant who has advanced education and certification in gerontology. Based on their listed credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his wishes?
a) Sally Smith, RN, BSN, BC
b) Mary Malloy, RN, MS, GNP
c) Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC
d) Greg Reed, RN, MSN - CORRECT ANSWER: b) Mary Malloy, RN, MS, GNP**
A negative attitude towards aging and the aged is called:
- geriatrics
- racism
- ageism
- ethnocentrism - CORRECT ANSWER: c) ageism** 2 / 4
A patient newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease wishes some information. Which of the following would not be accurate for the nurse to teach the patient?
- the cardinal signs include bradykinesia, tremor, and rigidity
- the disease is chronic and progressive
- there is no known cure
- a surgery called pallidotomy can cure severe tremors in 80% of cases - CORRECT
ANSWER: d. a surgery called pallidotomy can cure severe tremors in 80% of cases
A person aged 84 would be classified, according to current systems, as:
- young
- middle
- old
d) very old - CORRECT ANSWER: b) middle **
A scientist who believes that people have a genetic programming that determines or predicts longevity is a supporter of which theory?
- age stratification
- cross-link
- free radical
d) gene/biological - CORRECT ANSWER: d) gene/biological **
A significant result of changes in the respiratory system with advanced age is:
- lower carbon dioxide levels in the bloodstream
- less useful oxygen available with each breath
- more efficient gas exchange at the alveolar level
- the ability to hold one's breath longer - CORRECT ANSWER: b) less useful oxygen
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According to the Merck Institute on Aging and Health, older adults fell short of the Healthy People 2000 goals in all but which of the following area?
- physical activity
- influenza vaccination
- eating fruits and vegetables
d. overweight - CORRECT ANSWER: b. influenza vaccination **
activity theory - CORRECT ANSWER: remaining active and involved promotes life
satisfaction in later years
All of the following are considered IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) except:
- toileting
- balancing the checkbook
- using the phone
d. shopping - CORRECT ANSWER: a. toileting ** (this is considered an ADL)
All of the following are intrinsic changes in the integumentary system except:
- increased skin temperature
- sagging and wrinkling
- age spots
- increased risk of bruising - CORRECT ANSWER: a) increased skin temperature **
All of the following may contribute to an older patient complaining of constipation
except:
- decreased thirst mechanism
- changes in peristalsis with age
- lack of fiber in diet
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