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

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Weight gain over the past month

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Increased energy and appetite

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Improved skin turgor and hair quality

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

Provide the salt since it is the resident's preference

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Ignore the request without explanation

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Add a small amount and do not document it

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

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Muscle mass; overweight is BMI above 20

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Total body water; overweight is BMI above 30

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Bone density; overweight is not measured by BMI

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Congestive heart failure (CHF)

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Mild arthritis

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Seasonal allergies

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Mild anemia

Question 5

What is dysphagia?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing

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A condition causing excessive hunger

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A type of nutritional deficiency

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An inability to digest fats

Question 6

Which is a warning sign of aspiration during a meal that should be reported immediately?

Accepted Answer

Resident coughs repeatedly, chokes, or has a wet/gurgly voice during or after eating

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Resident eats slowly

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Resident prefers soft foods

Answer

Resident drinks water between bites