General CNA Practice Nutrition and Hydration

Question 1

A resident on a dysphagia diet requires thickened liquids. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Provide liquids at the prescribed consistency only

Answer

Give regular thin liquids if the resident prefers them

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Withhold all liquids to prevent aspiration

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Let the resident choose any liquid thickness

Question 2

Which sign indicates a resident may be dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

Dark urine, dry mouth, and decreased skin turgor

Answer

Frequent urination with clear urine

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Edema in the ankles

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Increased saliva production

Question 3

The CNA notices a resident is not eating well at meals. The FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Observe and document the food intake, then report to the nurse

Answer

Force the resident to eat everything on the tray

Answer

Remove the tray without comment

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Give the resident extra snacks without reporting

Question 4

A resident is on a low-sodium diet. Which food should the CNA avoid offering?

Accepted Answer

Canned soup

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Fresh fruit

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Plain rice

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Plain water

Question 5

Aspiration occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Food or liquid enters the airway instead of the esophagus

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Food is properly chewed and swallowed

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A resident refuses to eat

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A resident drinks too much water

Question 6

Which position is safest for feeding a resident at risk for aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Sitting upright at 90 degrees or as close as possible

Answer

Lying flat in bed (supine)

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Lying on the left side

Answer

Head tilted back

A resident on a dysphagia diet requires thickened liquids.The CNA should: