Senior Care Nutrition and Hydration 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a sign of malnutrition in a senior resident?

Accepted Answer

Unintended weight loss, muscle wasting, and poor wound healing

Answer

Unintended weight loss, muscle wasting, and poor wound healing are classic clinical signs of malnutrition.

Question 2

A resident on a low-sodium diet asks for extra salt on their food. How should the caregiver respond?

Accepted Answer

Explain the dietary restriction and notify the nurse or dietitian if the resident is dissatisfied

Answer

The resident should be informed of the dietary restriction, and persistent dissatisfaction should be reported to the clinical team.

Question 3

What does BMI (Body Mass Index) measure, and what is considered overweight for adults?

Accepted Answer

A weight-to-height ratio; overweight is BMI 25–29.9

Answer

BMI is a weight-to-height ratio; a BMI of 25–29.9 is classified as overweight in adults.

Question 4

Which condition makes it especially important to monitor a senior's fluid intake carefully?

Accepted Answer

Congestive heart failure (CHF)

Answer

In CHF, the heart cannot pump efficiently, so excess fluid leads to dangerous fluid retention and must be carefully limited.

Question 5

What is dysphagia?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing

Answer

Dysphagia is a medical term for difficulty swallowing, which increases the risk of aspiration and malnutrition in seniors.

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