HCA Nutrition and Hydration 2

Question 1

A client on a low-sodium diet asks for ketchup with their meal. What is the BEST response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that ketchup is high in sodium and offer an approved alternative

Answer

Provide it since ketchup has very little sodium

Answer

Allow it just this once since one serving won't hurt

Answer

Ask the client's family before deciding

Question 2

Which sign indicates a client may be experiencing dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Dark yellow urine and dry mouth

Answer

Frequent urination with clear urine

Answer

Swollen ankles and weight gain

Answer

Increased appetite and restlessness

Question 3

A resident with dysphagia is on a pureed diet. The HCA notices the kitchen sent regular scrambled eggs. What should the HCA do?

Accepted Answer

Return the tray and request the correct pureed texture

Answer

Mash the eggs with a fork and serve them

Answer

Ask the resident if they want to try eating it anyway

Answer

Add water to soften the eggs before serving

Question 4

How many ounces are in one cup of fluid when tracking a client's intake and output?

Accepted Answer

8 ounces

Answer

4 ounces

Answer

6 ounces

Answer

10 ounces

Question 5

A client with diabetes has an evening snack of crackers and cheese on their meal plan. They refuse it and say they are not hungry. What should the HCA do?

Accepted Answer

Respect their choice and chart that the snack was refused

Answer

Insist they eat the snack because it is medically necessary

Answer

Replace it with a sweet treat they prefer

Answer

Skip documenting since they did not eat anything

Question 6

Which nutrient is the body's primary and preferred source of energy?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Protein

Answer

Fat

Answer

Vitamins

Question 7

A client's fluid intake must be restricted to 1,000 mL per day. By noon the client has consumed 600 mL. How much fluid is allowed for the rest of the day?

Accepted Answer

400 mL

Answer

200 mL

Answer

500 mL

Answer

600 mL