Feeding and Hydration Flashcards
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A resident's care plan specifies 'encourage fluids to 1,500 mL/day.' The CNA should:
Answer: Offer small amounts of fluid frequently throughout the shift
Offering small amounts of fluid frequently throughout the shift is the most effective way to meet a daily fluid goal.
While assisting a resident with a meal, the CNA discovers the resident has a known allergy to shellfish and the tray contains shrimp. The CNA should:
Answer: Return the entire tray to dietary and notify the nurse
A tray containing an allergen must be returned and the nurse notified immediately to prevent a potentially life-threatening reaction.
Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence when setting up a meal tray for a resident with a visual impairment?
Answer: Describe the tray layout using a clock format and confirm the resident understands
Using a clock-face description (e.g., 'soup is at 12 o'clock') helps residents with visual impairments locate food and maintain independence.
A resident who was previously eating well suddenly refuses to eat for two consecutive meals and says 'nothing tastes right.' The CNA should:
Answer: Report the change in appetite and the resident's statement to the nurse
A sudden change in appetite or taste perception can signal a medical issue and must be reported to the nurse for evaluation.
When recording a resident's fluid intake, 8 oz of consumed soup counts as:
Answer: 240 mL of fluid intake
Soups and other liquid foods count as fluid intake; 8 oz equals approximately 240 mL and must be recorded on the intake record.
A resident with congestive heart failure (CHF) has a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL/day. Which action by the CNA is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Track all fluid intake carefully and inform the resident of remaining allowance
Careful tracking of all fluids and communicating the remaining allowance helps prevent fluid overload in residents with CHF.
After feeding a resident, which action should the CNA perform BEFORE leaving the room?
Answer: Keep the resident upright for at least 30 minutes and document intake
Keeping a resident upright for at least 30 minutes after eating reduces the risk of aspiration and reflux.