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- To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the position when eating A.) Upright B.) Lying down C.) Prone D.) Lateral: A.) Upright
- A nursing assistant's duties regarding tube feedings include
A.) Inserting tubes B.) Doing the feedings C.) Observing the feeding and reporting problems D.) Cleaning the tubes: C.) Observing the feeding and reporting problems
- Which is the most essential nutrient for life? A.) Vegetables B.) Water C.) Grains D.) Protein: B.) Water
- Which of the following is a good source of protein?
D.) Bacon: B.) Tofu
- According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a person's plate? A.) Grains and proteins B.) Vegetables and fruits C.) Dairy and proteins D.) Grains and fruits: B.) Vegetables and fruits
- According to MyPlate, what percentage of milk fat should a person's dairy choices contain? A.) 0% or 1% B.) 2% C.) 3% D.) 4%: A.) 0% to 1%
- Which of the following is true about food preferences? A.) Residents are old enough that their preferences will not change B.) It is not important to honor residents' food preferences C.) Education is never a factor in determining food preference
A.) Nothing pureed only B.) Not prepared on-site C.) Nothing by mouth D.) Note preferences only: C.) Nothing by mouth
- Which of the following are signs on unintended weight loss that should be reported? A.) Eating lean cuts of meat B.) Eating dessert before dinner C.) Avoiding friend foods and sweets D.) Coughing or choking while eating: D.) Coughing or choking while
eating
- Which of the following statements about mealtime is true? A.) Social interaction is an important part of mealtime B.) Mealtime is only about getting proper nourishment
A.) Respect the resident's refusal B.) Refuse to serve the resident until she puts it on C.) Insist that the resident wear it D.) Point out to the resident that she is making her work more difficult: A.) Respect the resident's refusal
- Residents who need some assistance with eating may benefit from A.) The NA doing everything for the resident B.) The NA insisting the resident manage eating alone so he can learn to be independent
C.) The NA using the hand-over-hand approach D.) The NA urging the resident's family to visit at mealtimes to help: C.) The NA using the hand-over-hand approach
- How can an NA best help residents with eating? A.) The NA should make the choice about which foods residents eat first B.) The NA should review her documentation paperwork while residents are eating since residents will be busy C.) The NA should identify the food and fluids in front of residents D.) The NA should do everything for residents during mealtime so residents will be anxious: C.) The NA should identify the food and
- Which of the following is a reason why a resident might be placed on a special diet? A.) Because the NA thinks the resident is too heavy B.) Because the dietary department is testing out new recipes C.) Because the resident does not care for eggs D.) Because the resident has food allergies: D.) Because the resident has food allergies
- Which of the following is first restricted in a low-sodium diet? A.) Milk
B.) Salt C.) Poultry D.) Foods high in fat: B.) Salt
- Which statement best describes a pureed diet? A.) This diet consists of food that is blended B.) This diet consists of clear juices, broth, gelatin, and pop-sickles C.) This diet consists of lean cuts of meat and nonfat dairy products D.) This diet restricts protein for people who have kidney disease: A.) This diet consists of clear juices, broth, gelatin and pop- sickles
diet C.) Low- sodium diet D.) Soft diet: D.) Soft diet
- Which of the following is a common reason why a resident may be on a fluid-restricted diet? A.) The resident has heart disease B.) The resident has urinary incontinence
C.) The resident has constipation D.) The resident has pressure injuries: A.) The resident has heart disease
- Which type of vegetarian diet eliminates poultry, meats, fish, and eggs, but allows dairy products? A.) Ovo-vegetarian diet B.) Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet C.) Lacto-vegetarian diet D.) Vegan diet: C.) Lacto-vegetarian diet
- Which type of vegetarian diet eliminates poultry, meats, fish, eggs, and dairy products, along with all foods that are
C.) Residents who do not eat meat D.) Residents who have certain religious beliefs: A.) Residents who have swal- lowing problems
- Which of the following is one way that residents who have diabetes eat a healthy diet? A.) By counting carbohydrates (carb-counting) B.) By eating whatever they want but keeping track of it in a food diary C.) By adding more sugar into their diet D.) By eating large amounts of food and then exercising vigorously to burn calories: A.) By counting carbohydrates (carb- counting)
- This type of diet is ordered as either clear or full
A.) Low-protein diet B.) Pureed diet C.) Liquid diet D.) Vegetarian diet: C.) Liquid diet
- Why is it important for NAs to observe plates and meal trays when resi- dents have finished eating?
