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

Ketchup is high in sodium and should be avoided on a low-sodium diet; the HCA should explain this and offer an approved condiment.

Question 2

Which sign indicates a client may be experiencing dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Dark yellow urine and dry mouth

Answer

Dark yellow urine and dry mouth are classic early signs of dehydration that an HCA should recognize and report.

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

Modified texture diets are prescribed for safety; serving the wrong texture risks aspiration and the HCA must return the incorrect tray.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

8 ounces

Answer

One cup equals 8 fluid ounces, a standard conversion used when documenting intake and output records.

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

The HCA must respect client autonomy, document the refusal, and report it to the nurse so blood sugar can be monitored.

(HCA) Health Care Assistant Certification Practice Test

(HCA) Health Care Assistant Certification Practice Test

HCA Nutrition and Hydration 2