Free GERO-BC Practice Test Questions

During hygiene care, a personal religious item is accidentally discarded from the bedside table, and the hospitalized older adult patient becomes tearful. Which RN action is most appropriate to reduce spiritual distress?

During a routine visit, an older adult patient asks whether it is still safe to continue driving. Which assessment finding is most strongly associated with increased risk for adverse driving events?

An 86-year-old patient with dementia has become withdrawn and no longer walks to meals, saying, “I feel uncomfortable.” Which pain assessment approach is most appropriate for the RN to use?

An 88-year-old patient with a prostate has severe chronic illness and an estimated 6-year life expectancy and asks about prostate cancer screening. What is the best response?

An older adult receiving chemotherapy for cancer says, “I’m going to stop chemo and use an herbal product advertised as a cure.” Which teaching statement should the RN provide?

An 84-year-old patient living in a long-term care facility reports new onset fecal incontinence. Which nursing action best supports prompt assessment and timely follow-up?

A 76-year-old patient is receiving isoniazid (INH), rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol for active tuberculosis. The most recent liver function tests (LFTs) show aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 160 units/L and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 180 units/L. Which action should the nurse take?

A patient with symptomatic cholelithiasis reports right-upper quadrant pain after a large, high-fat meal. Later, the patient becomes newly jaundiced and reports clay-colored stools. What is the priority nursing action?

An older patient with diabetes is being discharged and has hand stiffness that makes using a glucometer difficult. Which teaching plan best supports emergency identification and safe home glucose monitoring?

During an outpatient clinic visit, a patient asks when information about HIPAA privacy measures is provided. When should the nurse ensure the patient receives this information?

During a home health intake, the nurse assesses living arrangement and nearby informal support for several older adult patients. Which patient is at greatest risk for institutionalization?

An older patient reports hand weakness and wants to keep preparing meals independently. Which nursing intervention best maintains independence while compensating for functional loss?

During discharge medication reconciliation, an 80-year-old patient taking multiple prescribed medications reports daily comfrey tea use for the first time; the healthcare provider was not previously aware. Which action should the RN take?

On admission, an older adult patient indicates a preference to communicate in a non-English language. Which unit practice best reflects culturally and linguistically appropriate services standards?

A hospitalized patient completes the Timed Up and Go (TUG) in 34 seconds while using a cane. Which inpatient fall-prevention plan is indicated?