Chapter 15 Review Flashcards
A well-balanced diet
(A) Is very difficult to achieve
(B) Does not provide any health benefit
(C) Contains many servings of fats and sugars
(D) Can help promote healing
C) Contains many servings of fats and sugars
Which of the following is one of the nutrition- al problems of the elderly?
(A) Increased appetite makes it hard to stay slender.
(B) Body movement slows, and reduced activity affects appetite.
(C) Metabolism increases.
(D) Nutritional problems are no different for the elderly than for anybody else.
B
To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the____ position when eating
(A) Upright
(B) Lying down
(C) Prone
(D) Lateral
A
A nursing assistant’s duties regarding tube feedings include
(A) Inserting the tubes
(B) Doing the feedings
(C) Observing the feeding and reporting problems
(D) Cleaning the tubes
C) Observing the feedings and reporting the problems
Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for life?
(A) Vegetables
(B) Water
(C) Grains
(D) Protein
B
Which of the following is a good source of protein?
(A) Corn oil
(B) An orange
(C) Fish
(D) Grape jelly
C
Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein?
(A) Salmon
(B) Tofu
(C) Steak
(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
According to MyPlate, what percentage of milk fat should be in a person’s dairy choices?
(A) 0% or 1%
(B) 2%
(C) 3%
(D) 4%
A) 0% or 1%
What information is found on a diet card?
(A) Infection prevention procedures
(B) Food likes and dislikes
(C) Care team members’ names
(D) Advance directives
B)
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.
(D) Religion might influence food preference.
D
Which of the following is an effective way for an NA to help prevent dehydration?
(A) The NA should encourage the resident to drink every time she sees him.
(B) The NA should insist that the resident drink juice because it is healthy.
(C) The NA should withhold fluids if a resident is incontinent.
(D) The NA should administer a saline solution IV for a resident who is dehydrated.
A
______ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.
(A) Dehydration
(B) Input
(C) Fluid balance
(D) Restrict fluids
C
Eight ounces (8 oz) is equal to mL.
(A) 180
(B) 240
(C) 210
(D) 120
B
To convert ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply by
(A) 30
(B) 20
(C) 60
(D) 15
A
What does the abbreviation NPO mean?
(A) Nothing pureed only
(B) Not prepared on-site
(C) Nothing by mouth
(D) Note preferences only
C
Which of the following are signs of unintended weight loss that should be reported?
(A) Eating lean cuts of meat
(B) Eating dessert before dinner
(C) Avoiding fried foods and sweets
(D) Coughing or choking while eating
D
Which of the following statements about meal- time is true?
(A) Social interaction is an important part of mealtime.
(B) Mealtime is only about getting proper nourishment.
(C) Mealtime is a good time for NAs to chat with colleagues since the residents are busy eating.
(D) If an NA thinks a resident’s meal looks unappetizing, she should let the resident know.
A
At which angle should residents be positioned for eating?
(A) 90 degrees
(B) 120 degrees
(C) 180 degrees
(D) 98 degrees
A
When serving meal trays, the nursing assistant should
(A) Not worry about identifying residents because the food will get cold
(B) Serve favorite residents first
(C) Serve female residents before male residents
(D) Correctly identify a resident before serving the tray
D
If a resident refuses to wear a clothing protector, the nursing assistant should
(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
Residents who need some assistance with eating may benefit from
(A) The nursing assistant doing everything for the resident
(B) The nursing assistant insisting that the resident manage eating alone so that he can learn to be independent
(C) The nursing assistant using the hand-over hand approach
(D) The nursing assistant telling his family that they need to visit at mealtimes to help
C
How can an NA best help residents with eating?
(A) The nursing assistant should choose which foods residents eat first.
(B) The nursing assistant should review her documentation paperwork while residents are eating since residents will be busy.
(C) The nursing assistant should identify the food and fluids in front of residents.
(D) The nursing assistant should do everything for residents during mealtime so residents will not be anxious.
C
Which of the following is a symptom of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)?
(A) Eating everything on the tray at every meal
(B) Sweating profusely during meals
(C) Fever during meals
(D) Watering eyes during meals
D