CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Aging Process 1

Question 1

Which of the following is a normal age-related change in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Decreased elasticity of lung tissue

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Increased lung capacity and efficiency

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Faster recovery from respiratory infections

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Increased oxygen exchange at the alveoli

Question 2

A normal skin change associated with aging is:

Accepted Answer

Decreased subcutaneous fat

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Increased oil and sweat gland activity

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Thickening of the outer skin layer

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Greater resistance to pressure injury

Question 3

Which change in the urinary system is considered a normal part of aging?

Accepted Answer

Decreased ability to concentrate urine

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Increased bladder capacity

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More efficient kidney filtration

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Reduced frequency of urination

Question 4

An elderly resident reports that food does not taste as good as it used to. The CNA should recognize this as:

Accepted Answer

A normal age-related decline in taste sensation

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A sign of depression requiring immediate reporting

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A symptom of a gastrointestinal disease

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An indication the resident needs a dietary supplement

Question 5

Which of the following is a normal change in the nervous system related to aging?

Accepted Answer

Slowed response time and reaction speed

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Faster nerve conduction and reaction time

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Increased production of neurotransmitters

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Greater ability to multitask

Question 6

When caring for an elderly resident, the CNA knows that constipation is more common in older adults because of:

Accepted Answer

Decreased activity of digestive enzymes and slower peristalsis

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Increased peristalsis in the large intestine

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Higher fluid absorption in the stomach

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More efficient movement of food through the colon