Gerontological Nursing Certification Exam

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:

fear of dying sublimation a coping mechanism denial

Correct Answer:

a coping mechanism

Question 2

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

Impaired concept of time Special perceptual deficits Impulsivity Impaired speech

Correct Answer:

Impaired speech

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:

Report the observations to adult protective services. Ask the hospital social worker to speak with the patient. Report observations to administration. Question the daughter about the bruising.

Correct Answer:

Report the observations to adult protective services.

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?

Topical cortisone cream Acetaminophen Cimetidine Docusate sodium stool softener

Correct Answer:

Cimetidine

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:

Negotiation Suppression Compromise Accommodation

Correct Answer:

Suppression

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Prepare with the Gerontological Nursing Certification Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 123 questions covering patient, nurse, older, adults, and gerontological. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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