1.

A 65 year old, male client is sufering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis and the nurse will give
mornig care. Which of the following action will you correct the nurse?
a. Performing CPT
b. Oral Care
c. Offering Bed Care
d. Performing Mouth Swab

12. The following are true in the human sexuality of the elderly EXCEPT:
A. There is minimal change in amount of sexual response.
B. There is cessation of sexual activity among elderly.
C. There is an increased refractory period in male.
D. There is reduced vaginal lubrication.
2.

In performing bed bath to a comatose client, the nurse should bear in mind to maintain
dryness of the workplace, this is due to:
a. Prevent skin irritations
b. Prevent pressure ucers
c. Maintain comfort measures
d. All of the above

3.

A 88 year old patient is at risk of having fall due to loss of bone mass, and muscle weakness,
which of the following intervention can promote patient instability when it comes to
movement?
a. The nurse should be at the side of the client in assisting in walking
b. The nurse should be at the back of the client in assisting in walking
c. The nurse should be at the front of the client in assisting in walking
d. The nurse should be at the top of the client in assisting in walking

4.

It refers to the patient reaching at the age of 64 years old and older
a. Pediatrics
b. Geriatrics
c. Maternal
d. None of the above

14. According to Kohlbergs theory on moral development, relationships are based on:
A. Mutual trust.
B. Mutual satisfaction of needs.
C. Mutual approval of each other.
D. Mutual beliefs.
5.

In giving care of a geriatric client suffering from neuropathic pain after a below knee
amputation procedure, the nurse should:
a. Give IV pain medication as ordered
b. Maintain silence at all times
c. Explain to the client the effects of the procedure
d. Elevate affected part every 4 hours.

6.

What type of amnesia is when the client remembers the past events and forgets the recent
events:
a. Anterograde amnesia
b. Retrograde Amnesia
c. Antero-Retrograde Amnesia
d. Aphasia

7.

A 90 year old client is sitting on the wheelchair. The nurse assist the client to the comfort room
with an inclined area. The nurse will move the wheelchair by:
a. Client facing the inclined area
b. Nurse facing the inclined area
c. Nurse moving backward in the inclined area
d. Nurse moving forward in the inclined area

8.

A 70 year old client tells the nurse I want to be breastfed, wheres my mama?. The nurse
understand that the client is in stage of:
a. Resilience
b. Regression
c. Suppression
d. Introjection

9.

A 70 year old with nasoesophageal cancer ask the nurse Am I going to die? If I am, please
make my family complete. The nurse will replied:
a. Im on it. Dont worry I will do your request
b. It seems your thinking very deep about your family.
c. I understand how you feel. Tell me more about it.
d. Nah! Youre not going to die. Trust me.

10. Patient who are in comatose state and unable to move. The patient is at risk in developing the
following except:
a. Pressure Ulcers
b. Stress Ulcers
c. Hypercalcemia
d. Hypophosphatemia
11. In promoting patient independence, which of the following activity you need to provide to the
client to promote independence for geriatric clients:
a. Let the patient fractured client walk on his own
b. Let the client do his oral care while taking phenytoin
c. Let the client do chewing of his/her food
d. All of the above
12. The client is having nocturia resulting to decreased sleeping time. To regain its sleeping time ,
the nurse can give liquids to the client during:
a. Morning
b. Afternoon
c. At Night
d. Anytime of the day
13. Which of the following nursing care can promote patient safety?
a. Removing clients dentures before sleeping
b. Providing bedbath two times a day
c. Adjusting the room temperature upon client request.
d. Assisting the client in walking with a quadripod.
14. A 64 year old patient is using the pail as an umbrella. Which of the following syptom can be
expected?
a. Aphasia
b. Anomia
c. Agnosia
d. Alogia
15. The patient is stating to the nurse: I want to drink, I want drink, I want to drink. This
symptom can be stated as:
a. Echolalia
b. Palilalia
c. Verbigeration
d. Word salad
16. Which of the following will help maintain the self esteem of an elderly client?
a. Provide as much independence as possible, wit consideration to safety
b. Assist the client to accept the need or seeking help in making decisions and judgments
c. Do hygiene measures for the elderly to promote sense of well being.
d. Plan for routine activities of daily living to be followed by the client

The care for elderly client which is more on symptomatic approach is called:
a. Reconstructive
b. Ablative
c. Palliative
d. Aggressive Treatment
16. The patient is suffering from right eye blindness and is at risk for accidents. Which of the
following nursing care is most effective:
a. Putting all patient items on the left side of the table
b. Putting all patient items on the right side of the table
c. Putting all patient items on the middle portion of the table
d. Always ask the client on its necessities and offer it.
17. Mar L. Boro, a 75 year old client is asking the nurse about his treatment modality regarding
Ischemic Heart Disease, to promote non-pharmacological care the nurse will do perform the
following except:
a. Prevent restrictive clothing
b. Always maintain a semi-fowler position
c. Give and remind the client his medication regarding IHD.
d. Always standby oxygenation at home
18. Win S. Ton, a 77 year old who admitted to due CVA, hemorrhagic and Pneumonia asked the
nurse, until when I suffer, I want to end my life so tha tI can rest. The nurse will reply:
a. Human tends to die, so its normal. Youre life will end soon
b. It seems you are afraid in dying
c. Lets talk about your plans for tomorrows activity.
d. It seems you are experiencing an impending doom.
19. A 66 year , female client is suffering from Chronic Renal Failure and is having bipedal edema.
Part of the non-pharmacological treatment for the client is:
a. Position the client in semi-fowler position
b. Position the client in T-berg position
c. Instruct the client to increase fluid intake
d. Avoiding the food rich in sodium
20. The following nursing interventions are appropriate in the prevention of pressure sores among
bedridden elderly patient EXCEPT:
a. Massage bony prominences
b. Apply alcohol on the skin
c. Apply cornstarch over the bedridden
d. Elevate head of the bed at 45 to 90 degrees
A 98 year old, male client is scheduled for craniotomy due to cancerous brain tumor. The
patient relative is asking the nurse if it is okay to continue the surgery. The will reply:
A. The doctors knows best for their clients so if it is the doctors order, I cannot do anything
about it.
B. It seems you want to discuss your concerns about your client, you can tell me your
concerns then we will discuss it with the physician
C. Yes, because it will give relief to the client
D. No, considering the age of the client, he might not survive the operation.
20. Mr. Pootak Ty, a 75 year old chinese rushed on ER because eof Myocardial Infarction. 4 Aspirin
80mg/tab crushed was given orally, followed by an intravenous Isosorbide Dinitrate.
Unfortunately he did not survived, the patient relative is requesting for 5 minutes traditional
chinese prayer. The nurse will:
A. Leave the patient and relatives and be back after the tradition
B. Join in their prayer session and after do your post mortem care
C. Stand back and wait until they finish their tradition
D. Explain that post mortem care is a need and they will do their tradition after the care.

11. Which of the following maybe a primary reason why an elderly finds it difficult to comply with
low sodium diet?
A The patient had been used to taking salty foods in his younger years.
B The patient experiences diminished sense of taste.
C The patient has decreased absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
D There is reduced vaginal lubrication.
21. The skin turgor of an elderly client can be best determined by:
a. Pinching the skin on the forearm
b. Pinching the skin on the chest
c. Pinching the skin on the forehead
d. Pinching the skin on the abdomen
22. Pressure ulcers on ederly client can be prevented by the following measures except:
a. Turnnig the client form side to side every 2-4 hours
b. Maintaining the linen as dry as possible and free from wrinkles
c. Performing bedbath 2-3 times a day
d. Maintaining patient oral hygiene
23. A 90 years old patient is suffering from Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and was rushed to the hospital
due to hyperglycemia. During initial assessment , her BP reveals a 200/120 mmHg. Which of
the following IV solutions can be given to the client?
a. 0.9 NaCl
b. D5LRS
c. PNSS
d. A and C
1 The following are characteristics of middle-aged adult EXCEPT:
A There is sense of stability and consolidation.
B The person becomes more altruistic and service-oriented
C The person is more family oriented and career-oriented
D The person is more concerned with adhering to laws that protect the welfare and rights of
others.
2
A
B
C
D

The Rate of Living Theory of Aging conceptualizes that:

Changes in the replication of DNA- RNA are the causes of aging.
Aging is caused by a change in immune system.
The body is like a machine, parts wear out and the machine breaks down.
The faster one lives, the sooner one ages and dies.

3
A
B
C
D
4
A
B
C
D
5
A
B
C
D

The Disengagement theory of aging believes that:

Human beings are mortal and must eventually leave their place and role in society.
One must constantly struggle to remain functional.
Persons will remain the same unless external and internal factors stimulate change.
The body is like a machine, parts wear out and machine breaks down.
Which of the following colors is difficult to distinguish by elderly?
Red
Green
Purple
Blue
The following are appropriate nursing actions for the elderly with hearing impairment EXCEPT:
Speak clearly, in well-enunciated words.
Use normal tone of voice.
Repeat instructions as needed.
Increase loudness of voice when speaking.

19. The following are nursing interventions to minimize confusion among elderly?
a. Use touch to convey concern
b. Have clocks or calendars in the environment
c. Keep a routine of activities of daily living
d. All of these
10. Which of the following should be included in the nursing care plan of an elderly?

A. Provide health teachings in several brief sessions.

B. Provide recreational activities like needle works.
C. Make decision for the client.
D. Use audio-visual aids when providing health teachings.