DCW Nutrition and Meal Preparation 2

Question 1

What does the term 'thickened liquids' refer to in a care plan?

Accepted Answer

Liquids mixed with a thickening agent to a specified consistency to prevent choking

Answer

Thickened liquids are modified to a nectar, honey, or pudding consistency to help clients with dysphagia swallow safely.

Question 2

A client on a renal (kidney) diet should generally limit which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Potassium, phosphorus, and sodium

Answer

Renal diets restrict potassium, phosphorus, and sodium because impaired kidneys cannot effectively filter these minerals.

Question 3

When storing leftovers in a client's refrigerator, how quickly must cooked food be refrigerated to be safe?

Accepted Answer

Within 2 hours

Answer

The USDA recommends refrigerating cooked food within two hours to keep it out of the temperature danger zone where bacteria multiply.

Question 4

A client has a known allergy to peanuts. The DCW is preparing a meal using a packaged sauce. What should the DCW do?

Accepted Answer

Read the ingredient and allergen label before using any packaged product

Answer

Cross-contamination can occur in food manufacturing, so the DCW must read allergen labels on every packaged product before use.

Question 5

Which best describes a 'mechanically soft' diet?

Accepted Answer

Foods are chopped or ground into small pieces that are easy to chew

Answer

A mechanically soft diet consists of foods that are finely chopped, ground, or mashed to reduce the need for chewing.

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