CCW CCW Nutrition & Personal Care

Question 1

A care worker is assisting a client who has difficulty swallowing. Which food texture is safest to offer without a specific swallowing assessment?

Accepted Answer

Pureed soft foods

Answer

Pureed soft foods reduce choking risk for clients with swallowing difficulties until a formal assessment guides further diet modifications.

Question 2

Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with poor wound healing in elderly care home residents?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, and its deficiency directly impairs the wound healing process.

Question 3

When assisting a client with bathing, which action best protects their dignity?

Accepted Answer

Exposing only the body part being washed

Answer

Exposing only the area being washed maintains the client's privacy and dignity throughout personal care.

Question 4

A CCW notices a client has lost 5 lbs in two weeks without intentional dieting. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Document and report the weight loss to the supervisor

Answer

Unintentional weight loss must be documented and reported promptly as it can signal serious underlying health issues.

Question 5

Which position is recommended for a client during and after meals to prevent aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Upright at 90 degrees or as close as tolerated

Answer

An upright seated position uses gravity to direct food down the esophagus and reduces aspiration risk.

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