CNA Nutrition and Hydration Management 2

Question 1

A resident on a thickened-liquid diet asks for regular water. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and offer nectar-thick liquid instead

Answer

Provide regular water since it is just water

Answer

Ask the nurse if an exception can be made

Answer

Give a small amount of water to satisfy the request

Question 2

Which observation during mealtime should the CNA report to the nurse immediately?

Accepted Answer

Resident coughs repeatedly while swallowing

Answer

Resident eats slowly

Answer

Resident prefers soft foods

Answer

Resident leaves some food on the tray

Question 3

What is the purpose of a calorie count ordered for a resident?

Accepted Answer

To determine if the resident is consuming adequate nutrients

Answer

To limit the amount the resident eats

Answer

To calculate the cost of meals

Answer

To track how fast the resident eats

Question 4

When assisting a resident with feeding, the CNA should offer bites that are:

Accepted Answer

Small enough to be safely chewed and swallowed

Answer

As large as possible to save time

Answer

Only liquid to prevent choking

Answer

Given every 30 seconds regardless of swallowing

Question 5

A resident's intake and output (I&O) record should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All fluids consumed including those with medications

Answer

Only food eaten at meals

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Solid food weight only

Answer

Activity level during the day

Question 6

Which position is safest for most residents during oral feeding?

Accepted Answer

Upright at 90 degrees or as close as possible

Answer

Flat (supine) to promote relaxation

Answer

Side-lying with head elevated 15 degrees

Answer

Prone (face-down) for gravity assistance

Question 7

A resident with dysphagia is best described as someone who has difficulty with:

Accepted Answer

Swallowing food or liquids

Answer

Digesting certain foods

Answer

Maintaining a healthy weight

Answer

Absorbing vitamins from food