Smell Changes and Safety

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Which age-related change is associated with a decreased ability to smell toxic fumes and smoke?

Chronic sinusitis

Decreased sensitivity to odors (correct)

Decreased number of sensory cells in nasal lining

Loss of cells in olfactory bulb

Which factor is NOT listed as a contributor to loss of smell?

Periodontal disease (correct)

Smoking

Chronic sinusitis

Medications

Which taste sensation is most likely to remain stable with age?

Bitter

Sweet (correct)

Sour

Salty

Which dental device can interfere with tasting?

Dentures Signup and view all the answers

Which sense interacts with the sense of taste to heighten anticipation of desired food?

Nasal Signup and view all the answers

Which disease affects the ability of the eyes to adapt to the environment?

Presbyopia Signup and view all the answers

Which age-related change affects the ability to focus on near objects?

Presbyopia Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most likely to have some form of visual impairment?

60-80 Signup and view all the answers

Which sense has a decreased ability to adapt to light with age?

Sight Signup and view all the answers

Which sense can be associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease?

Smell Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most affected by presbyopia?

Elderly Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is the most common cause of legal blindness in the elderly?

Macular degeneration Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common risk factor for cataracts?

Advancing age Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for intraocular pressure (IOP)?

12-22 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of glaucoma?

Open angle glaucoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of diabetic retinopathy?

Elevated blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of cerumen impaction?

Reduction in activity of cerumen glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the perception associated with tinnitus?

Perception of high pitched sound Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of hearing loss in presbycusis?

Reduced sound waves to the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of vision loss in macular degeneration?

Degeneration of the macula Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of hearing loss?

Hearing only parts of sentences or certain consonants Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible implication of hearing loss?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a strategy to minimize outside noises for individuals with hearing loss?

Ensure hearing aid(s) are used Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an effect of sensory deprivation?

Reality orientation impairment Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential safety risk for older adults with sensory losses?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is an appropriate voice pitch and volume when communicating with individuals with sensory losses?

Use normal volume Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an assistive device for individuals with sensory losses?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which color contrast works best for individuals with sensory losses?

Reds & oranges Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when adapting the environment for individuals with sensory losses?

Promoting independent functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk for older adults with sensory losses in relation to food?

Undercooking food Signup and view all the answers

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Which age-related change is associated with a decreased ability to smell toxic fumes and smoke?

Which factor is NOT listed as a contributor to loss of smell?

Which taste sensation is most likely to remain stable with age?

Which dental device can interfere with tasting?

Which sense interacts with the sense of taste to heighten anticipation of desired food?

Which disease affects the ability of the eyes to adapt to the environment?

Which age-related change affects the ability to focus on near objects?

Which age group is most likely to have some form of visual impairment?

Which sense has a decreased ability to adapt to light with age?

Which sense can be associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease?

Which age group is most affected by presbyopia?

Which disease is the most common cause of legal blindness in the elderly?

What is the most common risk factor for cataracts?

What is the normal range for intraocular pressure (IOP)?

What is the most common type of glaucoma?

What is the main cause of diabetic retinopathy?

What is the main cause of cerumen impaction?

What is the perception associated with tinnitus?

What is the main cause of hearing loss in presbycusis?

What is the main cause of vision loss in macular degeneration?

Which of the following is a characteristic of hearing loss?

What is a possible implication of hearing loss?

What is a strategy to minimize outside noises for individuals with hearing loss?

Which of the following is an effect of sensory deprivation?

What is a potential safety risk for older adults with sensory losses?

What is an appropriate voice pitch and volume when communicating with individuals with sensory losses?

What is an example of an assistive device for individuals with sensory losses?

Which color contrast works best for individuals with sensory losses?

What is an important consideration when adapting the environment for individuals with sensory losses?

What is a potential risk for older adults with sensory losses in relation to food?

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