CSA CSA Dietary & Nutrition Services 2

Question 1

Which score on the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) indicates that a nursing facility resident is at risk for malnutrition and requires a full dietitian assessment?

Accepted Answer

17–23.5

Answer

An MNA screening score of 17–23.5 indicates risk for malnutrition and should trigger a full dietitian assessment and care plan intervention.

Question 2

Federal regulations require that a nursing facility provide each resident with adequate fluid intake. What is the generally recommended minimum daily fluid intake for nursing facility residents?

Accepted Answer

1,500–2,000 mL/day

Answer

Most clinical guidelines and CMS surveyors expect long-term care residents to receive at least 1,500–2,000 mL of fluid daily to prevent dehydration.

Question 3

A nursing facility kitchen must maintain food at safe holding temperatures according to food safety principles. What is the minimum internal hot-holding temperature for cooked foods?

Accepted Answer

135°F (57°C)

Answer

According to FDA Food Code guidelines adopted by most states, hot foods must be held at or above 135°F (57°C) to prevent bacterial growth.

Question 4

CMS requires that a nursing facility have a qualified dietitian on staff or on contract. What credential designates a 'qualified dietitian' under federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Answer

Federal regulations specify that a 'qualified dietitian' means a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Question 5

A nursing facility resident refuses to eat and is losing significant weight. Which of the following is the FIRST appropriate action by the administrator?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the IDT evaluates the resident and updates the care plan to address nutritional decline

Answer

Significant unintended weight loss requires an immediate interdisciplinary team response to investigate causes and update the care plan with targeted interventions.

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CSA CSA Dietary & Nutrition Services 2