General CNA Practice Nutrition and Hydration 3

Question 1

Malnutrition in a long-term care resident can lead to:

Accepted Answer

Pressure ulcers, weakened immunity, and muscle loss

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Faster wound healing

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Increased energy levels

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Reduced infection risk

Question 2

When recording a resident's intake and output (I&O), the CNA should document:

Accepted Answer

All fluids consumed and all urine and other fluid output

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Only what the resident drinks, not what they eat

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Only abnormal findings

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The nurse's assessment of fluid balance

Question 3

Which resident is at the HIGHEST risk for dehydration?

Accepted Answer

An elderly resident with dementia who forgets to drink

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A 35-year-old recovering from a minor surgery

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A resident with no medical conditions who drinks regularly

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A resident on IV fluids

Question 4

A resident's meal tray contains items that conflict with their care plan diet. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Return the tray and notify the nurse and dietary department

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Serve it anyway since the kitchen prepared it

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Let the resident choose what to eat

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Remove only the most harmful item

Question 5

Enteral nutrition refers to:

Accepted Answer

Nutrition delivered through a tube into the gastrointestinal tract

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Nutrition given directly into a vein

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Oral feeding with modified textures

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Nutrition through an IV in the arm

Question 6

Which practice helps prevent foodborne illness when assisting with meals?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands before and after handling food and reporting spoiled items

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Serving hot foods cold to save time

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Leaving food uncovered for extended periods

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Not documenting food intake