General CNA Practice Nutrition and Hydration 3

Question 1

Malnutrition in a long-term care resident can lead to:

Accepted Answer

Pressure ulcers, weakened immunity, and muscle loss

Answer

Malnutrition impairs wound healing, weakens the immune system, and causes muscle wasting, increasing overall health risks.

Question 2

When recording a resident's intake and output (I&O), the CNA should document:

Accepted Answer

All fluids consumed and all urine and other fluid output

Answer

I&O records include all oral intake (fluids and fluid-rich foods) and all output (urine, emesis, wound drainage) to assess fluid balance.

Question 3

Which resident is at the HIGHEST risk for dehydration?

Accepted Answer

An elderly resident with dementia who forgets to drink

Answer

Elderly residents with dementia face compounded risk: reduced thirst sensation plus cognitive impairment that prevents them from recognizing or communicating thirst.

Question 4

A resident's meal tray contains items that conflict with their care plan diet. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Return the tray and notify the nurse and dietary department

Answer

Serving a tray that conflicts with a prescribed diet could harm the resident; the tray must be corrected and the nurse notified.

Question 5

Enteral nutrition refers to:

Accepted Answer

Nutrition delivered through a tube into the gastrointestinal tract

Answer

Enteral nutrition delivers nutrients via a tube (nasogastric, gastrostomy) directly into the gastrointestinal tract when oral intake is not possible.

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General CNA Practice Nutrition and Hydration 3