FREE Gerontological Nurse MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

A cancer patient who is receiving treatment frequently makes jokes about "getting skinny," "being bald," and "dying," yet hardly ever expresses any complaints. This response most likely signifies:

Accepted Answer

a coping mechanism

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fear of dying

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sublimation

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denial

Question 2

The gerontological nurse anticipates that following a stroke on the left side of the patient's brain, the patient may display:

Accepted Answer

Impaired speech

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Impaired concept of time

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Special perceptual deficits

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Impulsivity

Question 3

An aware elderly patient appears frightened and withdraws when her daughter, who is caring for her, is present. The patient has numerous bruises on her chest, back, belly, and both arms in various states of healing. When asked about the bruises, the patient claims that she "fell." The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Report the observations to adult protective services.

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Ask the hospital social worker to speak with the patient.

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Report observations to administration.

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Question the daughter about the bruising.

Question 4

A 76-year-old patient who takes several medications for heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including warfarin and theophylline, is discussing the medication list with the gerontological nurse. Which of the following OTC medications that the patient claims to regularly use is most likely to cause trouble?

Accepted Answer

Cimetidine

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Topical cortisone cream

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Acetaminophen

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Docusate sodium stool softener

Question 5

When a conflict arises between two team members and the gerontological nurse (team leader) moves one of the parties to another team, the following conflict resolution technique is used:

Accepted Answer

Suppression

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Negotiation

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Compromise

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Accommodation

Question 6

In a Catholic hospital that has crucifixes hanging on the walls of each patient room, a Muslim patient is being treated. Which answer from the gerontological nurse demonstrates the greatest respect for the patient's religious beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Covering or removing the crucifix

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Apologizing to the patient for the presence of the crucifix

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Reminding the patient that this is a Catholic hospital

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Asking the patient if the crucifix should be removed

Question 7

The following is the most significant factor linked to nonadherence in older adults:

Accepted Answer

Low health literacy

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Lack of social support

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Advanced age

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Chronic disease