CNA Feeding and Hydration 3

Question 1

A resident with dementia and a history of dehydration is frequently observed pacing and refusing to sit down for meals or drinks.
Which of the following is the most effective initial strategy for the CNA to encourage hydration?

Accepted Answer

Walk with the resident and offer small, frequent sips of water from a convenient cup.

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Offer the resident a high-calorie liquid supplement once per shift.

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Provide a pitcher of water in their room and remind them to drink it.

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Inform the nurse that the resident will likely need an IV for hydration.

Question 2

You are assisting a resident who had a stroke and has weakness on their right side. You notice they are pocketing food in their right cheek. What is the CNA's priority action?

Accepted Answer

Prompt the resident to swallow again and gently massage the outside of their right cheek.

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Encourage the resident to take a large drink of water to wash the food down.

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Use a tongue depressor to remove the food from their cheek immediately.

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Continue feeding but aim the food towards the left side of their mouth.

Question 3

A resident is on a fluid restriction of 1,500 mL per day due to renal disease. Which CNA action demonstrates the best understanding of how to support this resident?

Accepted Answer

Offering the resident hard candies or ice chips to help manage thirst.

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Removing the water pitcher from the room to prevent accidental overconsumption.

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Explaining that they can only have fluids during their three scheduled meals.

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Documenting only water intake and excluding items like soup and gelatin.

Question 4

While assisting a resident with a meal, you notice their voice sounds 'wet' or gurgly after they swallow a sip of water. This is the first time you've observed this. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the meal immediately and report the observation to the nurse.

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Immediately begin the Heimlich maneuver.

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Encourage them to cough forcefully and continue the meal.

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Offer them a piece of bread to help clear their throat.

Question 5

A resident with a G-tube is receiving a continuous feeding. The CNA's responsibilities for this resident include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Pausing the feeding pump to check for gastric residual volume.

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Reporting any resident complaints of nausea or abdominal pain to the nurse.

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Ensuring the head of the bed remains elevated at least 30-45 degrees.

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Providing frequent oral care to keep the mouth and lips moist.

Question 6

When feeding a resident with visual impairment, which technique is most appropriate to promote independence and dignity?

Accepted Answer

Describe the food on the plate using the face of a clock.

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Mix all the food together to make it easier to scoop.

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Feed the resident quickly to ensure they get enough nutrition.

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Ask the resident to feel the food to identify what it is.