Nutrition and Hydration Management Flashcards
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Which nutrient is the body's primary and preferred source of energy?
Answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which is the body's main fuel source for all cellular functions.
A resident with a pressure injury would benefit most from increased intake of which nutrient?
Answer: Protein
Protein is essential for tissue repair and wound healing, making adequate intake critical for residents with pressure injuries.
When should a CNA wash hands before assisting a resident with a meal?
Answer: Before preparing or serving any food or feeding a resident
Hand hygiene must occur before any food handling or resident feeding to prevent transmission of pathogens.
A resident's appetite has noticeably decreased over the past week. The CNA's priority action is to:
Answer: Document the observation and report it to the nurse
A change in appetite is a significant finding that must be documented and reported so the nurse can assess for underlying causes.
Which of the following is a mechanical soft diet characteristic?
Answer: Foods that are chopped, ground, or minced for easy chewing
A mechanical soft diet consists of foods that are chopped, ground, or minced to reduce the need for vigorous chewing while maintaining texture.
A resident states they are not hungry and refuses to eat. The CNA should first:
Answer: Respect the refusal, document it, and report to the nurse
Residents have the right to refuse food; the CNA must respect this right, document the refusal, and report it to the nurse.
Ice chips are counted as fluid intake. Approximately how many milliliters of water does 1 cup (240 mL) of ice chips equal when melted?
Answer: 120 mL
Ice chips are approximately half water by volume, so 240 mL of ice chips equals roughly 120 mL of fluid when melted.