GNA GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Nutrition and Hydration

Question 1

A resident refuses to eat their meal. What is the FIRST action the GNA should take?

Accepted Answer

Document refusal and notify the nurse

Answer

Force the resident to eat

Answer

Remove the tray without comment

Answer

Give the resident a snack instead

Question 2

Which position is safest for a resident while eating to prevent aspiration?

Accepted Answer

High Fowler's (sitting upright at 90 degrees)

Answer

Supine (flat on back)

Answer

Semi-Fowler's at 30 degrees

Answer

Side-lying

Question 3

A resident on a thickened-liquid diet asks for a glass of water. The GNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report to the nurse and follow the care plan

Answer

Give water since hydration is important

Answer

Add thickener to the water before offering it

Answer

Tell the resident they cannot have any fluids

Question 4

Which sign indicates that a resident may be dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

Dark yellow urine with strong odor

Answer

Pink, moist mucous membranes

Answer

Skin that springs back when pinched

Answer

Blood pressure within normal range

Question 5

When recording a resident's fluid intake, 1 cup (8 oz) of juice equals how many milliliters (mL)?

Accepted Answer

240 mL

Answer

120 mL

Answer

180 mL

Answer

300 mL

Question 6

A resident with dysphagia is at highest risk for which complication during meals?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration pneumonia

Answer

Constipation

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Pressure ulcers

A resident refuses to eat their meal.What is the FIRST action the GNA should take?