General CNA Practice Nutrition and Hydration 2

Question 1

A resident has a nasogastric (NG) tube for feeding. The CNA's role is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide mouth care and report any problems with the tube to the nurse

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Administer tube feedings independently

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Remove the tube when the resident complains

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Flush the tube without nurse instruction

Question 2

What does BMI (Body Mass Index) measure?

Accepted Answer

Body fat based on height and weight

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Blood sugar levels

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Bone density

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Blood pressure relative to age

Question 3

A resident on a diabetic diet asks for a candy bar from a visitor. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Politely remind the resident of their dietary restriction and inform the nurse

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Allow the candy bar since visitors brought it

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Take the candy away without explanation

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Ignore the situation

Question 4

Which observation during meal assistance should be reported to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

The resident coughs repeatedly while eating and drinking

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The resident eats half the meal

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The resident eats slowly

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The resident requests extra bread

Question 5

Adequate hydration for most adult residents means drinking approximately:

Accepted Answer

6 to 8 cups (48–64 oz) of fluid per day unless restricted

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1 cup of fluid per day

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As little fluid as possible

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Only water and no other beverages

Question 6

A resident receiving a regular diet requests a vegetarian meal due to religious beliefs. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Inform the dietary department and nurse so accommodations can be arranged

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Refuse because it is not on the care plan

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Ignore the request

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Give the resident only water

A resident has a nasogastric (NG) tube for feeding.The CNA's role is to: