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

An upright 90-degree position uses gravity to help food move down the esophagus safely and reduces aspiration risk.

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

Keeping the resident upright for at least 30 minutes after eating helps prevent aspiration of stomach contents.

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

A mechanically altered diet modifies food texture — chopped or minced — to make chewing easier while retaining some texture.

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

Coughing, choking, or a wet voice after swallowing are warning signs that food or liquid may have entered the airway.

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

The nurse aide must verify diet accuracy before serving; reporting the discrepancy ensures resident safety and correct nutrition delivery.

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