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