NUTR 4396 - Gerontology Test 2

Undernutrition is a concern in older people

True

All of the following are considerations for dysphagia and aspiration EXCEPT:

hypogeusia

Factors that affect the oral cavity in the elderly include: (check all that apply)

major dental problems frequency of chronic illness pharmacotherapy

All of the following are common intestinal disorders in the elderly EXCEPT:

radiation encephalopathy

After 35-40 years of age, 1% of bone mass is lost per year as ____ exceeds ______ of bone"

resorption, deposition

Swallowing is controlled by the ___ and ____ nerves.

spinal, cranial

Abrasion & erosion dyskiesia aphthous ulcers sialolithiasis osteopenia glossitis cheilitis gingivitis dysguesia

teeth oral musculature mucous membranes salivary glands bone tongue lips periodontium sense of taste

The most easily aspirated liquids are

thin

There is no universal standard for dysphagia diets/textures

true

Type A atrophic gastritis is associated with deficiency in

vit B12

Water soluble vitamins are more readily absorbed in the elderly

False

The condition of the oral cavity has no impact on nutritional status

false

The tongue has major vascular changes associated with aging.

false

There is no significant loss of salivary flow with age due to disease and/or med use.

false

Sarcopenia of oral musculature causes:

"decreased biting force, slowed chewing and swallowing difficulties"

Constipation should be treated with ____ g of fiber per day

10-20

Type A atrophic gastritis is the most common type in the elderly

False

A patient presenting with diverticulosis should be placed on a low fiber diet without nuts and seeds

False

Age related decline in GI functioning is expected.

False

All of the following oral health concerns have an impact on nutritional status EXCEPT

all of the above

A lack or absence of gastric acid can lead to

altered nutrition metabolism

oral digestion mastication speech

amylase hydrolyzes small amounts of starches proper chewing integration of respiration, phonation, oral sensation, resonation and articulation"

Presbyphasgia is

characteristic changes in the swallowing mechanism of otherwise healthy adults

The most significant morphological change in the colon is _____.

diverticulosis

Atrophic changes of the mucous membranes cause what symptoms:

dry mouth and pain or burning