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2024 GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING EXAM 2 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 GERONTOLOGICAL NURSINGEXAM 2 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2024 \2025
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia - CORRECT-ANSWERSDifficulty transferring food
bolus or liquid from the mouth into the pharynx and esophagus
Periodontitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInflammation of the gums extending to
the underlying tissues, roots of teeth, and bone
Presbyeophagus - CORRECT-ANSWERSAge-related changes to the esophagus
causing reduced strength of esophageal contractions and slower transport of
food down the esophagus
Established incontinence - CORRECT-ANSWERSInvoluntary loss of urine that
can have an abrupt or sudden onset and is chronic
Functional incontinence - CORRECT-ANSWERSLoss of voluntary control of
urine due to disabilities that prevent independent toileting, sedation,
inaccessible bathroom, medications that impair cognition, or any other factor
interfering with the ability to reach a bathroom
Neurogenic (reflex) incontinence - CORRECT-ANSWERSLoss of control of
voiding due to inability to sense the urge to void or control urine flow
Nocturia - CORRECT-ANSWERSVoiding at least once during the night
Overflow incontinence - CORRECT-ANSWERSInvoluntary loss of urine due to
an excessive accumulation of urine in the bladder
Stress incontinence - CORRECT-ANSWERSInvoluntary loss of urine when
pressure is placed on the pelvic floor (e.g., from laughing, sneezing, or
coughing)
Transient incontinence - CORRECT-ANSWERSInvoluntary loss of urine that is
acute in onset and usually reversible
Urgency incontinence - CORRECT-ANSWERSInvoluntary loss of urine due to
irritation or spasms of the bladder wall that cause a sudden elimination of
urine
Urinary incontinence - CORRECT-ANSWERSInvoluntary loss of urine
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