CNA Practice Test
Body systemsQuestion 1626 of 1700

What can a weakened epiglottis cause?

  1. Heartburn that wakes the person at night
  2. Aspiration pneumonia
  3. Hemorrhoids in the rectum
  4. Kidney stones in the bladder
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Correct answer: Aspiration pneumonia

A weak epiglottis can let food or fluid slip into the lungs.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.3: Digestive System

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026