HHA Nutrition and Hydration 2

Question 1

A client on a sodium-restricted diet asks for canned soup. What should the HHA do?

Accepted Answer

Check the sodium content on the label before serving

Answer

Serve it since soup is mostly water

Answer

Add extra water to dilute the sodium

Answer

Serve only half a portion to reduce sodium intake

Question 2

Which sign indicates a client may be experiencing dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Dark yellow or amber-colored urine

Answer

Frequent urination with pale yellow urine

Answer

Swollen ankles and feet

Answer

Increased appetite

Question 3

When assisting a client with a pureed diet, the HHA should ensure food is:

Accepted Answer

Smooth with no lumps or chunks

Answer

Served at room temperature to prevent burns

Answer

Mixed together in one bowl to save time

Answer

Thinned with water until liquid consistency

Question 4

A client with diabetes refuses to eat their meal and takes insulin. The HHA should:

Accepted Answer

Offer an alternative food from the approved diet plan

Answer

Document the refusal and leave the client alone

Answer

Skip reporting since the client is an adult

Answer

Give the client a sugary drink to prevent low blood sugar

Question 5

How much fluid intake is generally recommended per day for an average adult client without fluid restrictions?

Accepted Answer

6–8 cups (48–64 oz)

Answer

1–2 cups (8–16 oz)

Answer

4–5 cups (32–40 oz)

Answer

12–14 cups (96–112 oz)

Question 6

A client on a mechanical soft diet can safely eat which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Scrambled eggs

Answer

Raw carrots

Answer

Hard pretzels

Answer

Whole almonds

Question 7

Which nutrient is most important for wound healing in a client with a pressure injury?

Accepted Answer

Protein

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Dietary fat

Answer

Vitamin D