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NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module 3 Quiz – Rasmussen University (2026 / 2027) Question: Why is oral health important in older adults? Answer: It affects chewing, swallowing, nutrition, and overall health. Question: What is Xerostomia? Answer: Dry mouth. Question: What are effects of xerostomia? Answer: Difficulty chewing/swallowing, decreased taste, dental problems, reduced food intake. Question: Is tooth loss a normal part of aging? Answer: No. Question: What can poor oral care lead to? Answer: Malnutrition, dehydration, pneumonia, infections, poor diabetes control. Question: What is Dysphagia?

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NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care
of the Older Adult Module 3 Quiz –
Rasmussen University ()


Question:
Why is oral health important in older adults?
Answer:
It affects chewing, swallowing, nutrition, and overall health.




Question:
What is Xerostomia?
Answer:
Dry mouth.




Question:
What are effects of xerostomia?
Answer:
Difficulty chewing/swallowing, decreased taste, dental problems, reduced
food intake.

,Question:
Is tooth loss a normal part of aging?
Answer:
No.




Question:
What can poor oral care lead to?
Answer:
Malnutrition, dehydration, pneumonia, infections, poor diabetes control.




Question:
What is Dysphagia?
Answer:
Difficulty swallowing.




Question:
What are common causes of dysphagia?
Answer:
Stroke, dementia, Parkinson's disease.

,Question:
What are signs of dysphagia?
Answer:
Coughing with meals, choking, drooling, wet voice, food pocketing.




Question:
Why is dysphagia dangerous?
Answer:
Risk for aspiration and aspiration pneumonia.




Question:
What position should a patient be in while eating?
Answer:
Upright or HOB at least 45°.




Question:
How long should a patient remain upright after eating?
Answer:
30 minutes to 1 hour.

, Question:
What is malnutrition?
Answer:
Intake of nutrients less than needed.




Question:
What is protein-energy malnutrition?
Answer:
Low intake of calories and protein.




Question:
What are risks for malnutrition?
Answer:
Depression, dementia, dysphagia, poor dentition, polypharmacy,
dependence.




Question:
What are signs of malnutrition?
Answer:
Weight loss, weakness, poor healing, dry skin, hair changes, edema.

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