STNA Nutrition and Hydration 2

Question 1

A resident has a dysphagia diagnosis. Which position is safest during feeding?

Accepted Answer

Sitting upright at 90 degrees or as upright as possible

Answer

Lying flat on the back (supine)

Answer

Semi-reclined at 30 degrees

Answer

Turned to the side in bed

Question 2

After feeding a resident with swallowing difficulties, the nurse aide should keep the resident in an upright position for at least:

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

5 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

Answer

2 hours

Question 3

A resident's care plan indicates a mechanically altered (chopped) diet. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Food is finely chopped or minced to ease chewing and swallowing

Answer

The resident receives only liquid nutrition

Answer

The resident eats only pureed foods with no texture

Answer

The resident has no dietary restrictions

Question 4

Which of the following is a sign of aspiration during feeding?

Accepted Answer

Coughing, choking, or a wet/gurgly voice after swallowing

Answer

Resident asks for more food

Answer

Resident eats slowly but finishes the meal

Answer

Resident requests thicker beverages

Question 5

A nurse aide notices a resident's meal tray contains a food item not consistent with the ordered diet. What should the nurse aide do?

Accepted Answer

Report the discrepancy to the nurse before serving the tray

Answer

Serve the tray as delivered since dietary prepared it

Answer

Remove the incorrect item and serve the rest

Answer

Ask the resident if they want to eat the incorrect item

Question 6

A resident with diabetes consistently leaves dessert uneaten. What is the best action for the nurse aide?

Accepted Answer

Document and report the pattern to the nurse

Answer

Encourage the resident to eat dessert for calories

Answer

Ignore it as dessert is optional

Answer

Substitute a high-sugar snack later

Question 7

How many ounces are in one cup when measuring fluid intake?

Accepted Answer

8 ounces

Answer

4 ounces

Answer

6 ounces

Answer

12 ounces