UNAR Nutrition and Hydration Assistance 3

Question 1

When assisting a resident to eat, what is the correct head position to reduce aspiration risk?

Accepted Answer

Chin slightly tucked toward chest

Answer

A chin-tuck position (chin slightly toward chest) helps close the airway and direct food toward the esophagus, reducing the risk of aspiration.

Question 2

How full should a spoon be when feeding a resident to reduce choking risk?

Accepted Answer

About one-half to two-thirds full

Answer

Loading the spoon one-half to two-thirds full provides a manageable bite size that reduces the risk of choking and aspiration.

Question 3

A resident begins coughing and appears to be choking during a meal. What should the NA do first?

Accepted Answer

Stop feeding immediately and call for the nurse

Answer

Coughing during eating may signal aspiration; the NA must stop feeding immediately and notify the nurse to assess the resident.

Question 4

What should the NA do BEFORE beginning to assist a resident with a meal?

Accepted Answer

Check the resident's armband and diet card to confirm identity and diet order

Answer

The NA must verify the resident's identity and confirm the diet order before serving or assisting with meals to prevent errors.

Question 5

How long should an NA wait between offering bites of food to a resident who needs feeding assistance?

Accepted Answer

Allow enough time for the resident to fully chew and swallow before offering the next bite

Answer

The NA must allow sufficient time for complete chewing and swallowing between each bite to prevent choking and aspiration.

(UNAR) Utah Nursing Assistant Registry Practice Test