UNAR Basic Patient Care Techniques 5

Question 1

When feeding a patient who is sitting up in bed, the head of the bed should be elevated to at least:

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

Answer

Elevating the head of the bed to at least 45 degrees during feeding reduces the risk of aspiration by using gravity to keep food moving toward the stomach.

Question 2

A patient has a fluid restriction order of 1,200 mL per 24 hours. At 6 AM the patient has already consumed 900 mL. The nursing assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse and offer only 300 mL more for the rest of the day

Answer

The nursing assistant must notify the nurse and distribute the remaining 300 mL throughout the rest of the 24-hour period per the care plan.

Question 3

Which position is safest for a patient with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) during meals?

Accepted Answer

Upright at 90 degrees with chin slightly tucked

Answer

An upright 90-degree position with a chin tuck directs food away from the airway and toward the esophagus, reducing aspiration risk in dysphagic patients.

Question 4

When recording intake and output, which item counts as fluid intake?

Accepted Answer

Gelatin (Jell-O)

Answer

Gelatin is liquid at room temperature and counts as fluid intake; foods that are solid at room temperature are not measured as fluids.

Question 5

A nursing assistant is assisting a patient who begins to cough and choke during a meal. The first action should be:

Accepted Answer

Stop feeding and allow the patient to cough, staying with them

Answer

A cough is the body's natural airway clearance mechanism — allowing the patient to cough while staying with them is the first response before escalating if needed.

(UNAR) Utah Nursing Assistant Registry Practice Test

(UNAR) Utah Nursing Assistant Registry Practice Test

UNAR Basic Patient Care Techniques 5