STNA Nutrition and Hydration

Question 1

A nurse aide is assisting a resident at mealtime. The resident has a thickened-liquid diet order. Which beverage is appropriate to serve?

Accepted Answer

Nectar-thick apple juice

Answer

Regular orange juice

Answer

Water from a cup

Answer

Carbonated soda

Question 2

Which action by a nurse aide best promotes adequate fluid intake for a resident who is reluctant to drink?

Accepted Answer

Offer small amounts of fluids frequently throughout the shift

Answer

Force the resident to drink all fluids at once

Answer

Document that the resident refused and do nothing further

Answer

Only offer fluids at scheduled mealtimes

Question 3

A resident on a low-sodium diet asks the nurse aide for a snack. Which snack is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Fresh fruit

Answer

Canned soup

Answer

Salted crackers

Answer

Pickles

Question 4

What is the purpose of an intake and output (I&O) record maintained by the nurse aide?

Accepted Answer

To monitor fluid balance and detect dehydration or fluid overload

Answer

To track the resident's weight changes

Answer

To document the resident's food preferences

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To record the number of meals served

Question 5

A resident who normally eats well suddenly refuses meals for two days. What is the nurse aide's priority action?

Accepted Answer

Report the change in eating behavior to the nurse

Answer

Assume the resident just isn't hungry and document nothing

Answer

Force the resident to eat at least half the meal

Answer

Substitute dessert to encourage eating

Question 6

When recording a resident's meal intake, the nurse aide notes the resident ate 50% of the meal. How should this be documented?

Accepted Answer

Record 50% intake in the I&O or meal documentation form

Answer

Write 'ate poorly' in the chart

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Leave it blank since it was partial

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Write 'refused food'

Question 7

Which sign indicates a resident may be dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth and decreased skin turgor

Answer

Moist mucous membranes

Answer

Frequent urination with clear urine

Answer

Swollen ankles and puffy face