UNAR Nutrition and Hydration Assistance

Question 1

What are the signs and symptoms of choking?

Accepted Answer

Universal choking sign (hands at throat), inability to speak or cough, cyanosis, and stridor

Answer

Only coughing

Answer

Only turning red

Answer

No visible signs exist

Question 2

How should a CNA assist with feeding?

Accepted Answer

Position upright at 90 degrees, offer small bites, alternate foods and liquids, and allow adequate time

Answer

Feed as quickly as possible

Answer

Position the patient lying down

Answer

Force food if the patient resists

Question 3

What is aspiration and how is it prevented?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration is food or liquid entering the airway; prevented by upright positioning and proper feeding techniques

Answer

It cannot be prevented

Answer

Only thick liquids cause aspiration

Answer

Aspiration is not dangerous

Question 4

What dietary modifications might be ordered?

Accepted Answer

Thickened liquids, pureed foods, mechanical soft diet, diabetic diet, low-sodium diet, or calorie-restricted diet

Answer

All patients eat the same food

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Only liquid diets exist

Answer

Diet modifications are unnecessary

Question 5

How should fluid intake be encouraged?

Accepted Answer

Offer preferred beverages frequently, track I&O when ordered, and report inadequate intake

Answer

Force fluids at every opportunity

Answer

Only offer water

Answer

Fluid intake monitoring is unnecessary

Question 6

What should be documented about nutritional intake?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of meal eaten, fluid amounts consumed, any swallowing difficulties, and food preferences

Answer

Only whether the patient ate

Answer

Documentation is not needed

Answer

Only calorie counts