Senior Care Nutrition and Hydration 3

Question 1

Which government program provides nutrition assistance to low-income seniors in the US?

Accepted Answer

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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Medicare Part D

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Social Security Disability Income

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Medicaid hospice benefit

Question 2

Why is fiber intake particularly important for older adults?

Accepted Answer

It promotes healthy bowel movements and reduces constipation risk

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It reduces the need for vitamins

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It prevents dehydration

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It increases blood pressure

Question 3

A resident who is NPO (nothing by mouth) before a procedure requests a glass of water. What should the caregiver do?

Accepted Answer

Withhold water and explain the NPO order; notify the nurse if the resident insists

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Provide water since it has no calories

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Give ice chips as an alternative

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Document the request and provide a small amount

Question 4

What is the role of the registered dietitian (RD) in senior care?

Accepted Answer

To assess nutritional needs, develop therapeutic diet plans, and monitor nutritional status

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To prepare and serve meals in the dining room

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To administer enteral tube feedings as a bedside nurse

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To order laboratory tests related to nutrition

Question 5

Which of the following supplements is commonly recommended to prevent osteoporosis in older women?

Accepted Answer

Calcium and Vitamin D

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Iron and B12

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Magnesium and Zinc

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Vitamin C and Folate

Question 6

A resident's weight has decreased by 5 pounds over the past month without a change in diet orders. What should the caregiver do?

Accepted Answer

Document the weight and report the change to the nurse immediately

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Assume the scale is inaccurate and reweigh next month

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Increase the resident's meal size without consulting the nurse

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Encourage the resident to drink more water to regain weight