Older Persons Are at Risk for Choking; Common Causes Include

question 11

Multiple Choice

Older persons are at risk for choking; common causes include the following except

• A)Poorly fitting dentures
• B)Dysphagia
• C)Aphasia
• D)Chronic illness

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Definitions:

Oculomotor Nerve

The cranial nerve III, responsible for controlling a majority of eye movements, pupil constriction, and keeping the eyelid open.

Upper Eyelid

The movable tissue covering the upper portion of the eye, protecting it and regulating the amount of light that enters.

Cranial Nerves

Cranial nerves are twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and are involved in sensory and motor functions.

Vagus Nerve

The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve and is involved in controlling the heart, digestive tract, and respiratory rate, among other functions.