GERO-BC Practice Test 2026 — Free GERO-BC Exam Prep Questions
The GERO-BC is ANCC's board certification for registered nurses who specialize in caring for older adults in hospitals, long-term care, home care and the community. Our practice set follows the ANCC Gerontological Nursing test content outline, with older-adult vignettes on screening and assessment, age-related change, medication safety and the Beers Criteria, dementia and delirium care, care transitions, health promotion, and legal, ethical and regulatory topics.
An alert 84-year-old man with decision-making capacity has named his daughter as health care agent in a durable power of attorney for health care. He declines a recommended feeding tube; his daughter wants it placed. Whose decision should guide care?
GERO-BC format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based test scheduled within a 120-day testing window.
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.nursingworld.org/globalassets/gero-tco_06302026-for-webposting.pdf. Always confirm details with ANCC before your exam.
When can you take the GERO-BC?
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What the GERO-BC covers
Every PrepBanq GERO-BC test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment and DiagnosisPhysical and psychosocial assessment tools, social determinants of health, pharmacotherapy, age- and disease-related findings, and identifying risk factors including abuse and neglect. | 31% | ~39 | 8 questions → |
Planning, Implementation, and EvaluationEvidence-based interventions, treatment contraindications, older adults' medication needs (Beers Criteria), patient-centered prioritization, safety, therapeutic environments and care coordination. | 34% | ~43 | 8 questions → |
Professional FoundationTheoretical frameworks, disease prevention, self-management and health promotion, adult learning, diverse older adult populations, legal/ethical issues, regulation and QI, and technology-enabled care. | 35% | ~44 | 9 questions → |
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GERO-BC FAQ
How many questions are on the GERO-BC?
The GERO-BC has 150 questions (125 of them scored) and you have 3 hours to finish.
How long is the GERO-BC exam?
Testing time for the GERO-BC is 3 hours.
What is on the GERO-BC?
The GERO-BC covers Assessment and Diagnosis (about 31%), Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (about 34%), Professional Foundation (about 35%).
Who administers the GERO-BC?
The ANCC Gerontological Nursing (GERO-BC) Exam is administered by ANCC. Delivery: Computer-based test scheduled within a 120-day testing window.
Is there a free GERO-BC practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free GERO-BC practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real GERO-BC formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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