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2024 GERONTOLOGY EXAM 2 REVIEW PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 GERONTOLOGY EXAM 2REVIEW PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Factors affecting fulfillment of Nutritional Needs - CORRECT-ANSWERS-taste
-smell
-digestive tract
-buccal cavity
-regulation of appetite
Which is a common age-related physical change that may affect digestion
and food intake? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDecreased motility of the esophagus
Which age-related change contributes to anorexia and weight loss in older
adults? - CORRECT-ANSWERSFewer taste buds
Nurse determines that Mr. Smith, an older adult with chronic bronchitis is at
high risk for falls but Mr. Smith repeatedly tries to ambulate without
assistance. Which is an alternative measure to restraints is contraindicated?
- CORRECT-ANSWERSPlace a concave mattress on the bed
Dysarthria - CORRECT-ANSWERS-a speech disorder caused by weakness or
incoordination of the speech muscles
-occurs as a result of neuromuscular disorders
-may cause slow, jerky, slurred, quiet, lacking in expression, or difficult to
understand speech
Which of the following is true about dysarthria? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDoes
not affect intelligence
PD and MAOI rasagiline - CORRECT-ANSWERS-may be used in the initial
treatment of PD
-significant anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, constipation, sedation, urinary
retention)
The nurse is trying to improve the nutritional status of residents in the
nursing home. Which recommendation should the nurse implement? -
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