Nutrition and Hydration Flashcards
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A resident on a dysphagia diet requires thickened liquids. The CNA should:
Answer: Provide liquids at the prescribed consistency only
Thickened liquids at the prescribed consistency are ordered to prevent aspiration in residents with swallowing difficulties.
Which sign indicates a resident may be dehydrated?
Answer: Dark urine, dry mouth, and decreased skin turgor
Dark urine, dry mouth, and poor skin turgor are classic signs of dehydration indicating inadequate fluid intake.
The CNA notices a resident is not eating well at meals. The FIRST action should be:
Answer: Observe and document the food intake, then report to the nurse
Observing intake, documenting it accurately, and reporting to the nurse allows the care team to address possible causes of poor appetite.
A resident is on a low-sodium diet. Which food should the CNA avoid offering?
Answer: Canned soup
Canned soups are typically very high in sodium and are not appropriate for residents on low-sodium diets.
Aspiration occurs when:
Answer: Food or liquid enters the airway instead of the esophagus
Aspiration occurs when food, liquid, or secretions enter the trachea and lungs rather than being swallowed into the esophagus.
Which position is safest for feeding a resident at risk for aspiration?
Answer: Sitting upright at 90 degrees or as close as possible
An upright seated position uses gravity to help direct food toward the esophagus and reduces aspiration risk.