Nutrition and Hydration Flashcards
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Malnutrition in a long-term care resident can lead to:
Answer: Pressure ulcers, weakened immunity, and muscle loss
Malnutrition impairs wound healing, weakens the immune system, and causes muscle wasting, increasing overall health risks.
When recording a resident's intake and output (I&O), the CNA should document:
Answer: All fluids consumed and all urine and other fluid output
I&O records include all oral intake (fluids and fluid-rich foods) and all output (urine, emesis, wound drainage) to assess fluid balance.
Which resident is at the HIGHEST risk for dehydration?
Answer: An elderly resident with dementia who forgets to drink
Elderly residents with dementia face compounded risk: reduced thirst sensation plus cognitive impairment that prevents them from recognizing or communicating thirst.
A resident's meal tray contains items that conflict with their care plan diet. The CNA should:
Answer: Return the tray and notify the nurse and dietary department
Serving a tray that conflicts with a prescribed diet could harm the resident; the tray must be corrected and the nurse notified.
Enteral nutrition refers to:
Answer: Nutrition delivered through a tube into the gastrointestinal tract
Enteral nutrition delivers nutrients via a tube (nasogastric, gastrostomy) directly into the gastrointestinal tract when oral intake is not possible.
Which practice helps prevent foodborne illness when assisting with meals?
Answer: Washing hands before and after handling food and reporting spoiled items
Hand hygiene and reporting spoiled food are basic food safety practices that protect residents from foodborne infections.