Prometric Exam Questions

A restrained person must be checked every: A. 15 minutes. B. 2 hours. C. Day. D. Hour.

A. 15 minutes.

The endocrine glands secrete substances called A. Hormones B. Mucus C. Semen D. Insulin

A. Hormones

Why is it important to avoid shaking linens during bed making? A. It spreads microbes B. It is unprofessional behavior C. It damages the linens D. To keep the linens from getting wrinkled

A. It spreads microbes

While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a reddened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide A. Massage the area using lotion B. Apply a dry protective dressing over the area C. Keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip D. Cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly

A. Massage the area using lotion

When counting a resident's pulse, the nurse aide should A. Notice if the rhythm of the heart-beat is regular. B. Ask if the resident takes any heart medication. C. Consider the time of day when the pulse is taken. D. Multiply the rate by four if counted for 30 seconds.

A. Notice if the rhythm of the heart-beat is regular.

While caring for Mrs. Jones the nursing assistant discovers that she became less combative when provided with a washcloth. The best way to communicate this with other staff is to: A. Report your findings to the nurse before you leave B. Keep the information to yourself C. Remember to report it at next week's care conference D. Post a note in the shower room

A. Report your findings to the nurse before you leave

Considering the resident's activity, which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported to the charge nurse immediately? A. Resting: 98.6°- 98-32 B. After eating: 97.0°- 64-24 C. After walking exercise: 98.2°- 98-28 D. While watching television: 98.8°-72-14

A. Resting: 98.6°- 98-32

Which is NOT a sign of elder abuse? A. Stiff joints and joint pain B. Old bruises and new bruises C. Poor personal hygiene D. Frequent injuries

A. Stiff joints and joint pain

Which of the following temperatures should you report immediately? A. An oral temperature of 98.4˚ F B. A rectal temperature of 101.6˚ F C. An axillary temperature of 97.6˚ F D. An oral temperature of 99˚ F

B. A rectal temperature of 101.6˚ F

A nurse aide walks into a resident's room and finds a resident on the floor. The resident says, "I fell down and I cannot move my arm." What should be the nurse aide's next action? A. Help the resident to a sitting position on the floor B. Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help C. Ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happened D. Support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and shoulder

B. Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help

To prevent skin tears or shearing when moving the resident, the nurse aide should A. Wear gloves to reduce friction against the skin B. Avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved C. Tell the resident to be careful and follow directions D. Ask the resident to keep arms held over the resident's head

B. Avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved

Besides hearing, the ear is involved with A. Regulating body movements B. Balance C. Smoothness of body movements D. Controlling involuntary movements

B. Balance

Standard precautions prevent the spread of infections from: A. Blood B. Blood, all body fluids, secretions and excretions (except sweat) C. Blood, all body fluids, secretions, excretions (including sweat) and mucous membranes D. Blood, all body fluids, secretions, excretions (except sweat), and airborne pathogens

B. Blood, all body fluids, secretions and excretions (except sweat

The nursing assistant sees a medical abbreviation she is unfamiliar with on the work assignment. What should she do? A. Check with co-workers to see what it may mean B. Check with the charge nurse to see what it means C. Ask the housekeeper what she thinks D. Ask the resident leading questions to figure it out

B. Check with the charge nurse to see what it means

The immune system protects the body from A. Low blood sugar B. Disease and infection C. Falling and loss of balance D. Stunted growth and loss of fluids

B. Disease and infection

If the patient speaks a different dialect or language, how does the nurse aide respond? A. Do sign language or use visual aids like photographs B. Get an interpreter C. Try to learn the language D. Nod often to give the message that he or she is understood

B. Get an interpreter

To help prevent resident falls, the nurse aide should A. Always raise each side rail when any resident is in his/her bed. B. Leave residents' beds at the lowest level when care is complete. C. Encourage residents to wear larger-sized, loose-fitting clothing. D. Remind residents who use call lights that they need to wait patiently for staff.

B. Leave residents' beds at the lowest level when care is complete.

What should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor? A. Throw the razor away in a trash can B. Place the razor in a sharps container immediately C. Clean, rinse, dry and recap the razor so it can be used again D. Wrap the razor in a paper towel until it can be thrown away

B. Place the razor in a sharps container immediately

A client gives the nurse aide a twenty dollar bill as a thank you for all that the nurse aide has done. The nurse aide SHOULD: A. Take the money so as not to offend the client B. Politely refuse the money C. Take the money and buy something for the unit D. Ask the nurse in charge what to do

B. Politely refuse the money

The use of a physical restraint helps A. Control a resident's behavior B. Protect the resident from injury C. Make staff members' jobs easier D. Decrease how often staff need to check the resident

B. Protect the resident from injury

The first step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to A. Check how quickly the fire is spreading B. Remove any residents near the fire C. Throw a blanket over the flames D. Pull the alarm

B. Remove any residents near the fire

According to Standard Precautions, the nurse aide should wear gloves for which of the following procedures? A. Getting linen from a linen cart B. Removing soiled linen from a bed C. Performing range of motion exercises D. Transferring a resident to a shower chair

B. Removing soiled linen from a bed

A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. This is an example of A. Resident neglect B. Resident abuse C. Nurse aide carelessness D. Nurse aide non-compliance

B. Resident abuse

Most food absorption takes place in the A. Stomach B. Small intestines C. Colon D. Liver

B. Small intestines

It is important for the nurse aide to check the temperature of the water before A. Assisting the confused resident with mouth care B. Soaking the diabetic resident's feet for foot care C. Giving a male resident a bed bath D. Washing your hands

B. Soaking the diabetic resident's feet for foot care

Which member of the health care team counsels residents and their families and arranges for needed services? A. Dietician B. Social worker C. Physical Therapist D. Activities Director

B. Social worker

A resident's care plan provides the nurse aide with information about A. The financial arrangements made for the resident's care B. Specific care required for the resident and the goals of care C. Facility procedures for performing different nursing care procedures D. The nurse aide's assignments and when care is provided to each resident

B. Specific care required for the resident and the goals of care

Which of the following is NOT correct about bed making in a healthcare setting? A. Make one side of the bed at a time B. Store many linens in the person's room so that you don't have to go back and forth to get them C. Wash your hands before handling clean linens D. Hold dirty linens away from your uniform

B. Store many linens in the person's room so that you don't have to go back and forth to get them

The nurse aide is in the employee dining room. A group of nurse aides are eating lunch together and begin discussing how rude a certain client was acting. The nurse aide SHOULD: A. Join in the conversation B. Suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client C. Be quiet and not say anything to the other nurse aides D. Return to the unit and tell the client what was said

B. Suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client

When speaking with residents and their families, a nursing assistant should A. Use medical terms so that they will understand more easily B. Use simple, non-medical terms C. Use a different language D. Talk over their heads to other staff members

B. Use simple, non-medical terms

Proper use of a waist restraint requires that the nurse aide: A. Release the restraint every four hours B. Watch for skin irritation C. Tie restraints to the side rails D. Apply the restraint tightly so the client cannot move

B. Watch for skin irritation

Areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as A. a skin fold. B. a pressure ulcer. C. skin breakdown. D. a pressure point.

B. a pressure ulcer.

When moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to help prevent A. atrophy. B. shearing. C. infections. D. contractures.

B. shearing.

The nursing assistant knows the residents on bedrest must be repositioned every: A. 1 hour B. 4 hours C. 2 hours D. 8 hours

C. 2 hours

The normal range for an adult's oral temperature is: A. 96.7˚ F to 97.6˚ F. B. 96.9˚ F to 97.6˚ F. C. 97.6˚ F to 99.6˚ F. D. 97.6˚ F to 98.6˚ F.

C. 97.6˚ F to 99.6˚ F.

As the nurse aide begins his/her assignment, which of the following should the nurse aide do first? A. Collect linen supplies for the shift B. Check all the nurse aide's assigned residents C. Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet D. Start bathing a resident that has physical therapy in one hour

C. Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet

The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to A. Remove quickly since there is a risk of exposure to germs B. Dispose of the gloves in a biohazard-safe trash can C. Avoid contact with the outside of the gloves D. Keep germs in the trash can area

C. Avoid contact with the outside of the gloves

Which is not true about good body mechanics? A. Do not bend from your waist B. Keep objects close to your body to lift, move or carry them C. Bend at the hip and squat to lift a heavy object D. Do not lift objects higher than the chest level

C. Bend at the hip and squat to lift a heavy object

The pulse located on the inside aspect of the elbow is the ___________ pulse: A. Apical B. Radial C. Brachial D. Topical

C. Brachial

The nurse assistant caring for an AIDS patient should wear gloves when: A. Walking the person B. Feeding the person C. Changing soiled linens D. All of the above

C. Changing soiled linens

The nurse aide receives resident assignments from the charge nurse at the beginning of the shift. When planning priorities it will be most important for the nurse aide to A. Decide break times with other nurse aides B. Review assignments with others to check if residents are divided evenly C. Check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs D. Check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift

C. Check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs

While checking vitals on a male resident, you notice their respirations to be irregular. How do you count their respirations? A. Count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2 B. Count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 C. Count for 1 full minute D. Tell the resident to breath regularly

C. Count for 1 full minute

When recording information, you should do the following except A. Use ink B. Include date and time C. Erase if you make an error D. Sign all entries with your name and title

C. Erase if you make an error

A nurse aide who applies restraints on a client without directions from the charge nurse maybe accused of A. Slander B. Battery C. False imprisonment. D. Negligence.

C. False imprisonment.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide because it A. Allows residents to carry health care from the hospital to the nursing home. B. Provides for insurance coverage for residents and health care workers. C. Identifies protected health information that must remain confidential. D. Provides accountability for care offered across health care settings.

C. Identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.

Which statement is true about the effects of aging? A. The aging process can be reversed with good health care B. Bladder incontinence is normal part of aging C. Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages D. Sensitivity to pain increases with age

C. Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages

An open-ended question requires ___________ answer. An open-ended question encourages a person to talk. A. A simple "yes" or "no" B. A negative C. More than a simple "yes" or "no" D. A written

C. More than a simple "yes" or "no"

The resident's weight is obtained routinely as a way to check the resident's A. Growth and development. B. Adjustment to the facility. C. Nutrition and health. D. Activity level.

C. Nutrition and health.

Physiological needs are: A. Beds, tables, and chairs. B. Independence, dignity, and self-esteem. C. Oxygen, food, water, elimination, and rest. D. Blankets, ice cream, and television.

C. Oxygen, food, water, elimination, and rest.

A resident must have assistance to walk. When leaving the resident in the resident's room, what must the nurse aide do before leaving the room? A. Turn on the resident's television. B. Make sure the resident's bedpan is within reach. C. Place the call light where the resident can reach it. D. Say to the resident, "Remember that you need help to walk."

C. Place the call light where the resident can reach it.

The nursing home is having a Christmas party. A resident who is Jewish is not interested in going to the party. The nurse aide should A. Remind the resident how much the resident enjoys parties. B. Encourage the resident to go since so many other residents are attending. C. Respect the resident's decision and ask what the resident would like to do. D. Ask if the resident participated in any activities for the Jewish Hanukkah holiday.

C. Respect the resident's decision and ask what the resident would like to do.

Which of the following methods is the CORRECT way to remove a dirty isolation gown? A. Pull it over the head B. Let it drop to the floor and step out of it C. Roll it dirty side in and away from the body D. Pull it off by the sleeve and shake it out

C. Roll it dirty side in and away from the body

If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the nurse aide MUST: A. Wear the same gown to care for all other assigned clients B. Leave the gown untied C. Take the gown off before leaving the client's room D. Take the gown off in the dirty utility room

C. Take the gown off before leaving the client's room

When caring for a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide is expected to A. Provide mouth care once a day B. Avoid changing the resident's position C. Talk to the resident while providing care D. Keep the resident's room dark and quiet

C. Talk to the resident while providing care

You suspect a person was abused, what should you do? A. Tell the family B. Call a state agency C. Tell the nurse D. Ask the person if he/she was abused

C. Tell the nurse

A person in your care says he doesn't understand the medical procedure he is supposed to have tomorrow. You should: A. Tell him not to worry about it. B. Tell him it will be painless. C. Tell your supervising nurse about his concerns. D. Tell your supervising nurse that he is afraid of the procedure.

C. Tell your supervising nurse about his concerns.

Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? A. A nursing assistant does not need to practice Standard Precautions if he practices Transmission-Based Precautions. B. They are exactly the same as Standard Precautions. C. They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions. D. None of the above

C. They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions.

A condition in which the force of the pulse is very weak or hard to feel is called: A. Slow pulse. B. Elevated pulse. C. Thready pulse. D. Rapid pulse.

C. Thready pulse.

Which of the following is a right of nursing home residents? A. To select the staff that will provide their care B. To have designated smoking areas in the facility C. To make decisions about their care and treatment D. To have activities offered throughout the day and evening shift

C. To make decisions about their care and treatment

When giving perineal care to Mrs. Jones, the nursing assistant should: A. Use hot water B. Wash from back to front C. Wear gloves D. Let the area air-dry

C. Wear gloves

An elevation of body temperature is called: A. Cyanosis. B. Shallow. C. Compression. D. A fever.

D. A fever.

Before helping a resident to stand who has been lying in bed, the nurse aide needs to A. Find out what the resident plans to do for the day. B. Make sure a walker is available for support in case it is needed. C. Ask if the resident has taken any medication recently. D. Allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed.

D. Allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed.

Which of the following statements about a person's records is FALSE? A. The record is used to communicate information about the person. B. The record is a written account of the person's illness and response to treatment. C. The record is a written account of the care given by the health team. D. Anyone working in the facility is allowed to read the person's record.

D. Anyone working in the facility is allowed to read the person's record.

__________________ carries _________________ blood away from the heart through the ____________________. A. Veins; deoxygenated blood; right ventricle B. Veins; oxygenated blood; left atrium C. Arteries; deoxygenated blood; left ventricle D. Arteries; oxygenated blood; left ventricle

D. Arteries; oxygenated blood; left ventricle

A resident who was admitted today is sitting in a chair in his room. He asks for help to go to the bathroom. The nurse aide knows the resident's care plan has not been completed. To help the resident the nurse aide should A. Ask the resident to use a walker while assisting the resident to the bathroom B. Get another nurse aide's help to walk the resident to the bathroom C. Position a commode chair next to the chair the resident is sitting in D. Ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs

D. Ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs

When assisting the nurse with changing an unsterile dressing, the nurse aide should wash hands: A. Before the procedure B. After the procedure C. Before and after the procedure D. Before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure

D. Before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure

When moving a resident up in bed who is able to move with assistance, the nurse aide should A. Position self with knees straight and bent at waist. B. Use a gait or transfer belt to assist with the repositioning. C. Pull the resident up holding onto one side of the draw sheet at a time. D. Bend the resident's knees and ask the resident to push with his/her feet.

D. Bend the resident's knees and ask the resident to push with his/her feet.

The nurse aide is to obtain a resident's weight. The nurse aide should A. Ask if the resident remembers his/her last weight B. Ask when the resident last ate food or drank fluid C. Wait until after the resident has a bowel movement D. Check what scale is usually used for this resident

D. Check what scale is usually used for this resident

At the SNF facility, some conditions may call for the patient to be isolated. Which one of the below conditions would necessitate Airborne Isolation? A. Pneumonia B. Scabies C. Pertussis D. Chicken pox

D. Chicken pox

When helping a resident transfer from a bed to a chair, which of the following best demonstrates appropriate safety techniques? A. Place a gait belt around the resident's waist B. Position the chair as close to the bed as possible C. Signal the resident to stand by saying, "1, 2, 3, stand" D. Follow the transfer technique as described in the care plan

D. Follow the transfer technique as described in the care plan

The nurse aide notices that a client's mail has been delivered to the client's room. The nurse aide SHOULD: A. Open the mail and leave it on the client's table B. Open the mail and read it to the client C. Read the mail to make sure it doesn't contain upsetting news D. Give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed

D. Give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed

The nurse aide will be transporting the patient on Droplet Precautions to x-ray. According to your textbook, how will the nurse aide prepare for the transport? A. Have the resident wear a N95 Respirator, and the nurse aide must wear a surgical mask B. The resident does not need to wear a mask, neither does the nurse aide C. Have the resident wear as mask, and the nurse aide must also wear as mask D. Have the resident wear a mask, but no mask is required for the nurse aide

D. Have the resident wear a mask, but no mask is required for the nurse aide

A resident who is in isolation needs a temperature taken several times a day. Where is the appropriate place for the thermometer to be kept? A. At the nurses' station. B. On the isolation cart outside the resident's room. C. In the dirty utility room. D. In the resident's room.

D. In the resident's room.

A resident is being showered while sitting in a shower chair. The resident says, "I feel weak. I think I am going to faint." The nurse aide's immediate concerns are calling for help and A. Making sure the water temperature is proper B. Getting the resident back to her room right away C. Finishing the shower quickly by washing only soiled areas D. Keeping the resident safe and comfortable

D. Keeping the resident safe and comfortable

If a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide SHOULD: A. Report the incident to the other nurse aides B. Tell the client to stop C. Laugh and tell the client to go in the bathroom D. Leave the client alone and provide privacy

D. Leave the client alone and provide privacy

Failure to give proper care resulting in physical or emotional harm to the resident is ______________. Ex: Upon arriving for your shift, you find a resident lying in a soiled bed with fecal matter dried on his skin: A. Slander B. Battery C. Code of ethics D. Negligence

D. Negligence

A few minutes before the end of the shift, a resident calls and whispers to the nurse aide, "I had an accident. I wet myself." What should the nurse aide do? A. Explain that the next shift will assist the resident in a short time B. Remove any wet clothing and place the resident on a dry underpad C. Ask if the resident feels very uncomfortable D. Provide incontinent care to the resident

D. Provide incontinent care to the resident

When changing soiled linens for a resident who is unable to get out of the bed, the nurse aide SHOULD: A. Put the dirty sheets on the floor B. Help the client to sit in a chair while the bed is being made C. Lower both side rails before changing the sheets D. Raise side rail on unattended side

D. Raise side rail on unattended side

When shaving a man's face with a safety razor, you should do all the following EXCEPT: A. Wear gloves if you help the person shave. B. Wash the person's face with a warm washcloth. C. Soften his skin with shaving cream. D. Recap the razor.

D. Recap the razor.

A charge nurse asks a nurse aide to perform a task that is not part of the nurse aide's scope of practice. What should the nurse aide do? A. Consider if the task can be performed another way B. Provide the care and perform the task as best as possible C. Contact the ombudsman's office since resident's rights may be violated D. Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role

D. Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role

When weighing a resident, it is important to make sure the A. Resident's last measured weight is available. B. Scale measures both pounds and kilograms. C. Residents are wearing light weight clothing such as pajamas. D. Scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale.

D. Scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale.

Of the following signs, which one is not a sign of infection? A. Fever B. Swelling C. Redness D. Shortness of breath

D. Shortness of breath

When a resident is unable to stand, the resident's height is generally obtained by A. Having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the measurement B. Adding the length of legs, chest, and neck/head to determine the height C. Asking the resident's height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage D. Taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed

D. Taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed

The term vital signs refers to A. Any important information about a resident's condition. B. The color, condition, and appearance of the skin. C. Fluid intake and output, as well as bowel movements. D. Temperature, pulse, and respirations.

D. Temperature, pulse, and respirations.

A resident is ordered to be in High Fowler position for each meal. Which of the following descriptions is the most accurate depiction of the High Fowler position? A. The patient lies on their stomach for twenty minutes prior to eating B. The patient's bed is at a 30 degree angle with the patient slightly slumped over to the left C. The patient's bed is at a 65 degree angle with their feet elevated D. The patient's bed is at a 90 degree angle and the patient is positioned sitting up 4

D. The patient's bed is at a 90 degree angle and the patient is positioned sitting up 4

When counting the pulse on another person, it is important to never use your: A. Index finger. B. Stethoscope. C. Pointer. D. Thumb.

D. Thumb.

Which of the following statements about recording is FALSE? A. Use the person's exact words whenever possible. B. Record only what you have observed and done yourself. C. Do not skip lines. D. To save time, chart a procedure before it is completed.

D. To save time, chart a procedure before it is completed.

When going to take routine vital signs, the nurse aide discovers that a minister is praying with the resident. The nurse aide should A. Ask how long the minister plans to visit. B. Explain politely that it is time to take vital signs. C. Check if the resident is praying before interrupting. D. Wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left.

D. Wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left.

A person is to be transferred from the bed to a chair. The person should: A. Be barefoot. B. Wear regular socks. C. Wear slippers. D. Wear non-skid shoes.

D. Wear non-skid shoes.

Which of the following should be reported immediately? A. A blood pressure of 89/40 B. A pulse of 90 C. Respirations of 12 D. Temperature of 99.4

A. A blood pressure of 89/40

A nurse aide finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the resident's room. The resident is crying and says, "I fell again." What should the nurse aide do first? A. Call for help while keeping the resident calm. B. Check for injuries while asking how the resident fell. C. Place a pillow under the resident's head and cover with a blanket. D. Consider if the resident is trying to get attention.

A. Call for help while keeping the resident calm.

When you help a person sit up in bed with the head of the bed raised, that person is in a: A. Fowler's position. B. Supine position. C. Comfortable position. D. Reclining position.

A. Fowler's position.

Which action shows poor body mechanics? A. Leaning over a raised bed rail to give care B. Facing the direction you are working to prevent twisting C. Using both hands to lift an object D. Holding a heavy box close to your body

A. Leaning over a raised bed rail to give care

When you shampoo a person's hair: A. Use medicated shampoo. B. Report redness of the scalp and any sores. C. Massage the scalp with your fingernails. D. Do not rinse after using conditioner.

B. Report redness of the scalp and any sores.

Which type of food may prevent sleep? A. Milk B. Chicken C. Chocolate D. Cheese

C. Chocolate

The heart is an important muscle for which body system? A. Urinary B. Musculoskeletal C. Circulatory D. Digestive

C. Circulatory

The nursing assistant observes redness, drainage and notes pain in the resident's eyes when providing a.m. care. The nursing assistant should: A. Protect the resident's eyes from further injury or pain by having them wear sunglasses during the day B. Tell the resident to not wear glasses or contacts for a few days C. Report the resident's condition to the RN D. Realize that the elderly have drainage and morning pain in their eyes

C. Report the resident's condition to the RN

Which is NOT usually a sign of infection? A. Diarrhea B. High temperature C. Cloudy or smelly urine D. High blood pressure

D. High blood pressure

Which of the following basic needs is most essential? A. Self actualization B. Self esteem C. Love and belonging D. Safety and security

D. Safety and security

One of the major reasons the elderly person is incontinent of urine is: A. They are too lazy to go to the bathroom B. They can't get a nurse aide to help them to the bathroom C. The circulatory system is failing D. The muscle that keeps urine in the bladder weakens

D. The muscle that keeps urine in the bladder weakens