CNA Chapter 8 Exam

CNA Chapter 8 Exam To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the ________ position when eating A.) Upright B.) Lying down C.) Prone D.) Lateral Ans- A.) Upright A nursing assistant's duties regarding tube feedings include A.) Inserting tubes B.) Doing the feedings C.) Observing the feeding and reporting problems D.) Cleaning the tubes Ans- C.) Observing the feeding and reporting problems Which is the most essential nutrient for life? A.) Vegetables B.) Water C.) Grains D.) Protein Ans- B.) Water Which of the following is a good source of protein? A.) Corn oil B.) An orange C.) Fish D.) Grape jelly Ans- C.) Fish Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein? A.) Salmon B.) Tofu C.) Steak D.) Bacon Ans- B.) Tofu According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a person's plate? A.) Grains and proteins B.) Vegetables and fruits C.) Dairy and proteins D.) Grains and fruits Ans- B.) Vegetables and fruits According to MyPlate, what percentage of milk fat should a person's dairy choices contain? A.) 0% or 1% B.) 2% C.) 3% D.) 4% Ans- A.) 0% or 1% Which of the following is true about food preferences? A.) Residents are old enough that their preferences will not change B.) It is not important to honor residents' food preferences C.) Education is never a factor in determining food preference D.) Religion might influence food preference Ans- D.) Religion might influence food preference Which of the following is an effective way for an NA to help prevent dehydration? A.) The NA should encourage a resident to drink every time she sees him B.) The NA should insist that the resident drink juice because it is healthy C.) The NA should withhold fluids if a resident is incontinent D.) The NA should leave a carton of milk with the resident each time she leaves the room Ans- A.) The NA should encourage a resident to drink every time she sees him What does the abbreviation NPO mean? A.) Nothing pureed only B.) Not prepared on-site C.) Nothing by mouth D.) Note preferences only Ans- C.) Nothing by mouth Which of the following are signs on unintended weight loss that should be reported? A.) Eating lean cuts of meat B.) Eating dessert before dinner C.) Avoiding friend foods and sweets D.) Coughing or choking while eating Ans- D.) Coughing or choking while eating Which of the following statements about mealtime is true? A.) Social interaction is an important part of mealtime B.) Mealtime is only about getting proper nourishment C.) Mealtime is a good time for NAs to chat with coworkers since the residents are busy eating D.) If an NA thinks a resident's meal looks unappetizing, she should let the resident know Ans- A.) Social interaction is an important part of mealtime At which angle should residents be positioned for eating? A.) 90 degrees B.) 120 degrees C.) 180 degrees D.) 98 degrees Ans- A.) 90 degrees If a resident refuses to wear a clothing protector, the NA should A.) Respect the resident's refusal B.) Refuse to serve the resident until she puts it on C.) Insist that the resident wear it D.) Point out to the resident that she is making her work more difficult Ans- A.) Respect the resident's refusal Residents who need some assistance with eating may benefit from A.) The NA doing everything for the resident B.) The NA insisting the resident manage eating alone so he can learn to be independent C.) The NA using the hand-over-hand approach D.) The NA urging the resident's family to visit at mealtimes to help Ans- C.) The NA using the hand-overhand approach How can an NA best help residents with eating? A.) The NA should make the choice about which foods residents eat first B.) The NA should review her documentation paperwork while residents are eating since residents will be busy C.) The NA should identify the food and fluids in front of residents D.) The NA should do everything for residents during mealtime so residents will be anxious Ans- C.) The NA should identify the food and fluids in front of residents Which of the following is a sign of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)? A.) Eating everything on the tray at every meal B.) Sweating during meals C.) Fever during meals D.) Watering eyes during meals Ans- D.) Watering eyes during meals Which of the following is a reason why a resident might be placed on a special diet? A.) Because the NA thinks the resident is too