GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Nutrition and Hydration Flashcards
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Which of the following is a sign of poor nutritional status the GNA should report?
Answer: Unintentional weight loss over several weeks
Unintentional weight loss is a key indicator of malnutrition and must be reported to the nurse for further evaluation.
A resident with diabetes has not eaten their meal. The GNA should:
Answer: Notify the nurse right away
Diabetic residents who skip meals are at risk for hypoglycemia, so the nurse must be notified immediately.
When assisting a resident with feeding, the GNA should offer small bites and:
Answer: Allow time for the resident to chew and swallow between bites
Allowing adequate time between bites reduces the risk of choking and aspiration while promoting dignity during meals.
Which food texture is appropriate for a resident on a minced-and-moist diet?
Answer: Ground turkey in gravy
Minced-and-moist diets require foods that are finely cut and moistened, such as ground meat in gravy, to ease safe swallowing.
A resident's care plan lists an 'I&O' (intake and output) order. The GNA should:
Answer: Measure and record all fluids consumed and all urine produced
An I&O order requires precise measurement and documentation of all fluids the resident consumes and all urine or other output produced.
Which of the following beverages counts toward a resident's daily fluid intake?
Answer: Water, juice, milk, and soup broth
All liquids consumed — including water, juice, milk, soups, gelatin, and ice cream — count toward a resident's fluid intake record.