CNA Basic Nursing Skills 6 2

Question 1

What position should a resident be in during mealtime to prevent aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Sitting upright at 90 degrees or as close as possible

Answer

An upright position of 90 degrees uses gravity to assist swallowing and reduces the risk of food or liquid entering the airway.

Question 2

If a resident on a thickened-liquid diet receives a regular glass of water, what should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Remove the regular water and offer a thickened beverage per the care plan

Answer

Diet modifications such as thickened liquids are medically ordered to prevent aspiration. The CNA must follow the diet order and remove incorrect items promptly.

Question 3

When assisting a resident who is partially dependent during feeding, what should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Offer small bites or sips, allow adequate time for chewing and swallowing, and check for pocketing

Answer

Safe feeding requires small bites, adequate time, and monitoring for pocketing (food held in the cheek), which can indicate swallowing difficulty.

Question 4

A resident refuses to eat at mealtime. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, encourage the resident gently, and report it to the nurse

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse food. The CNA should gently encourage without coercing, document the refusal, and report to the nurse so the care team can address any underlying issues.

Question 5

What does the abbreviation 'I&O' stand for in nursing documentation?

Accepted Answer

Intake and Output

Answer

I&O stands for Intake and Output, which refers to the measurement and recording of all fluids a resident consumes and all fluids excreted.

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CNA Basic Nursing Skills 6 2