Dietary Assistance Guidelines Questions plus answers

Dietary Assistance Guidelines Questions plus answers

1.
To minimize the risk of choking, residents should be seated in the ________ position during
meals.
 A.) Upright
 B.) Supine
 C.) Reclined
 D.) Side-lying
 Answer: A.) Upright
2.
What is a key responsibility of a nursing assistant when caring for a resident receiving tube
feedings?
 A.) Administering medications through the tube
 B.) Monitoring the resident for any signs of discomfort during the feeding
 C.) Changing the feeding formula without consulting a nurse
 D.) Performing the tube insertion procedure

 Answer: B.) Monitoring the resident for any signs of discomfort during the feeding

3.
Which is considered to be the most essential of all nutrients?
 Water
 Protein
 Carbohydrate
 Fat

 Answer: Water



4.
Why is fish one of the best sources of protein?
 It has all of the essential amino acids.