HESI RN Geriatrics EXIT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

HESI RN Geriatrics EXIT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Which of the following is the most common cause of anemia
in the elderly?
 - A) Vitamin B12 deficiency
 - B) Iron deficiency
 - C) Chronic kidney disease
 - D) Folate deficiency
 ANS: B) Iron deficiency
2. The "Get Up and Go" test is primarily used to assess what
aspect of geriatric function?
 - A) Cognitive ability
 - B) Nutritional status
 - C) Gait and balance
 - D) Blood pressure stability
 ANS: C) Gait and balance
3. What is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age
of 65?
 - A) Glaucoma
 - B) Cataracts