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GERI FINAL VERSION 1,2 AND 3 NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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GERI MIDTERM VERSION 1
Opioids are rarely prescribed for persons with dementia because of what adverse reaction?
- dry mouth
- sedation
- confusion
- constipation - ANSWER-c. confusion
Diphenhyrdramine (Benadryl) is not recommended for use in
older adults because of:
- confusion and severe anticholinergic effects
- risk of seizures
- prolonged half life
- dosage problems - ANSWER-a. confusion and severe
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In conducting a one-to-one teaching session about the role of
nutrition in preventing osteoporosis, the nurse should first:
- establish rapport with the person
- assess readiness to learn
- evaluate outcomes
- provide information - ANSWER-a. establish rapport with the
person
Which of the following are thought to contribute to healthy aging?
- doing for others and maintaining interests
- engaging in isolated activities
- avoiding connection with religious institutions
- pushing oneself into new situations - ANSWER-a. doing for
others and maintaining interests
For an older person (living with an adult child) who needs some help and social interaction during the day while their family member is at work, which of the following care settings would the nurse most likely recommend?
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- assisted living
- adult day care
- nursing home - ANSWER-c. adult day care
When an older adult lives with family members, which of the following principles would not be appropriate for the nurse to apply in assisting the family to promote quality of life for their older loved one?
- help them recognize their own needs and limitations
- provide referrals to community resources
- recommend nursing home placement immediately to avoid
- respect all family caregivers as an important part of the team -
stress
ANSWER-c. recommend nursing home placement immediately to avoid stress
According to the Delaney sisters, which of the following factors are important in healthy aging?
- engaging in enjoyable activities
- cherishing family traditions
- seeking the companionship of others
- all of the above - ANSWER-d. all of the above 3 / 4
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Name five nursing interventions that may help promote nighttime sleep in the elderly. - ANSWER-bedtime routine, reduce noise, relaxation, music, daytime sunlight
Of the following exercise regimens, which would be most suitable for the nurse to recommend to a 77 year old healthy woman with no restrictions from her physician?
- five miles of bicycling per day on the county roads
- walking for a total of 20 - 30 minutes five days per week
- swimming 50 laps per day in the community swimming pool
- horse back riding in the country alone three times per week -
ANSWER-b. walking for a total of 20 - 30 minutes five days per week
Of the following list, which is the least therapeutic to use as an alternative to physical restraints?
- chemical restraints
- increased staff
- safer physical design of the living area
- manipulation of the environment - ANSWER-a. chemical
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restraints