CCW Nutrition & Personal Care Flashcards

A care worker is assisting a client who has difficulty swallowing. Which food texture is safest to offer without a specific swallowing assessment?

Answer: Pureed soft foods

Pureed soft foods reduce choking risk for clients with swallowing difficulties until a formal assessment guides further diet modifications.

Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with poor wound healing in elderly care home residents?

Answer: Vitamin C

Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, and its deficiency directly impairs the wound healing process.

When assisting a client with bathing, which action best protects their dignity?

Answer: Exposing only the body part being washed

Exposing only the area being washed maintains the client's privacy and dignity throughout personal care.

A CCW notices a client has lost 5 lbs in two weeks without intentional dieting. What is the priority action?

Answer: Document and report the weight loss to the supervisor

Unintentional weight loss must be documented and reported promptly as it can signal serious underlying health issues.

Which position is recommended for a client during and after meals to prevent aspiration?

Answer: Upright at 90 degrees or as close as tolerated

An upright seated position uses gravity to direct food down the esophagus and reduces aspiration risk.

A client on a fluid restriction of 1,500 mL per day has consumed 1,200 mL by 4 PM. What should the CCW do?

Answer: Document intake and inform the client and nurse of the remaining 300 mL allowance

The CCW should document intake and communicate remaining allowance to both the client and nursing staff to ensure the restriction is safely managed.