ANCC GERONTOLOGY SAMPLE QUESTIONS (older version)
A 75-year-old female patient, whose marriage ended in divorce after two years, has
lived alone for the past 50 years. Feeling as if her life has had little meaning, the patient
is terrified of living out her remaining years and of dying. The age-related issue to be
resolved is:
A) disengagement versus activity.
B) ego integrity versus despair.
C) self-determination versus resignation.
D) self-esteem versus self-actualization. - Correct Answer-B
An 80-year-old male patient, who lives at home with his wife, is instructed to follow a 2-g
sodium diet. The patient states, "I've always eaten the same way all my life, and I'm not
going to change now." To promote optimal dietary adherence, the gerontological nurse's
initial approach is to:
A)inform the patient about the need to follow the diet.
B) inquire about the patient's current food preferences and eating habits.
C) list the variety of foods that are allowed on the diet.
D) provide dietary instruction to the patient's wife who prepares the meals. - Correct
Answer-B
Signs and symptoms of age-related macular degeneration include:
A) deficits in peripheral vision.
B) decreases in depth perception.
C) distortion of lines and print.
D) reports of flashes of light. - Correct Answer-C
A 90-year-old patient comes to the clinic with a family member. During the health
history, the patient is unable to respond to questions in a logical manner. The
gerontological nurse's action is to:
A) ask the family member to answer the questions.
B) ask the same questions in a louder and lower voice.
C) determine if the patient knows the name of the current president.
D) rephrase the questions slightly, and slowly repeat them in a lower voice. - Correct
Answer-D
An effective way to adequately provide nourishishment to a patient with moderate
dementia is:
A) allowing the patient to choose foods from a varied menu.