CNA Feeding and Hydration 2

Question 1

A resident with severe rheumatoid arthritis has difficulty holding standard utensils. Which piece of adaptive equipment would be most beneficial for promoting independent eating?

Accepted Answer

A universal cuff with a utensil holder

Answer

A plate guard

Answer

A nosey cup

Answer

A standard long-handled spoon

Question 2

You are caring for a resident with a new G-tube for enteral feeding. Which of the following is an essential, yet indirect, aspect of your care related to their nutrition and hydration status?

Accepted Answer

Providing frequent and thorough oral hygiene.

Answer

Administering the feeding formula at the prescribed rate.

Answer

Ensuring the head of the bed is elevated to at least 30 degrees.

Answer

Checking for gastric residual volume before each feeding.

Question 3

A resident on a fluid restriction of 1500 mL/day is being monitored closely. At the end of your shift, you calculate their intake as: 240 mL coffee, 120 mL gelatin, 1/2 of a 240 mL bowl of soup, and 4 oz of ice chips. What is the resident's total intake?

Accepted Answer

540 mL

Answer

480 mL

Answer

600 mL

Answer

420 mL

Question 4

During a meal, you observe a resident who had a stroke 'pocketing' food in their left cheek. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action for the CNA to take?

Accepted Answer

Gently touch the outside of their left cheek and remind them to swallow.

Answer

Offer a drink of water to wash the food down.

Answer

Remove the food from their mouth with a gloved finger.

Answer

Immediately stop the meal and report it to the nurse.

Question 5

A resident with advanced dementia has become increasingly confused, irritable, and drowsy over the past 24 hours. They have also had a decreased urinary output. Which condition should the CNA suspect and report to the nurse immediately?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration.

Answer

A urinary tract infection.

Answer

Progression of their dementia.

Answer

A reaction to a new medication.

Question 6

A resident with dysphagia is prescribed nectar-thick liquids. The CNA notices the resident coughing and having a gurgly, 'wet' sounding voice after drinking. This is a potential sign of:

Accepted Answer

Aspiration.

Answer

Allergic reaction.

Answer

Dehydration.

Answer

Esophageal reflux.

A resident with severe rheumatoid arthritis has difficulty holding standard utensils.Which piece of adaptive equipment would be most beneficial for promoting independent eating?

A resident with severe rheumatoid arthritis has difficulty holding standard utensils.
Which piece of adaptive equipment would be most beneficial for promoting independent eating?