Free CNA-Aide Nutrition and Hydration Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

A resident is on a "low-sodium" diet. Which food item should the CNA question if it appears on the resident's meal tray?

Accepted Answer

A cup of canned soup

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A baked potato

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A fresh apple

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A grilled chicken breast

Question 2

When assisting a resident who has dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Position the resident in an upright, 90-degree angle during and after the meal.

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Encourage the resident to drink thin liquids like water through a straw.

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Offer large bites of food to speed up the meal.

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Allow the resident to lie down immediately after eating.

Question 3

Which of the following is a common sign of dehydration in an elderly resident?

Accepted Answer

Confusion or dizziness

Answer

Increased urine output

Answer

Pale, moist skin

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Swelling in the ankles

Question 4

A resident's care plan states "NPO." This means the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Give the resident nothing by mouth.

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Offer fluids every hour.

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Provide only soft foods.

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Record all food and fluid intake.

Question 5

To encourage a resident to drink more fluids, the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

Offer small amounts of fluids the resident likes frequently throughout the day.

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Only offer water, as it is the healthiest option.

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Wait for the resident to ask for a drink.

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Fill a large pitcher and tell the resident to finish it by the end of the day.

Question 6

When recording a resident's fluid intake, what should the CNA measure?

Accepted Answer

All liquids the resident drinks, including soup, gelatin, and ice cream.

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Only water and juice.

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Only fluids consumed during meals.

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An estimate of what the resident drank.