describe how to make dining enjoyable for residents

Question 1

what should be washed before residents eat

Answer 1

hands

Question 2

what is the proper position for eating that helps prevent swallowing problems

Answer 2

upright

Question 3

what has a positive effect on eating and helps prevent loneliness and boredom

Answer 3

socializing

Question 4

use of eyeglasses hearing aids and _______ should be encouraged

Answer 4

dentures

Question 5

what is the proper noise level when residents are eating

Answer 5

low

Question 6

Mrs. Peterson is a resident who has a visual impairment. at mealtime she cant see her food very well and complains that everything looks the same– what can NA do to make mealtime more enjoyable

Answer 6

use face of imaginary clock

say what foods are on the plate

encourage use of eyeglasses

Question 7

mr. leisering comes to dinner in his pajamas. his hair has not been brushed and he is wearing slippers instead of shoes

Answer 7

help resident brush his hair and get him dressed up before dinner

Question 8

ms. lopez does not speak very much english and has not met any one of the other spanish speaking residents. she comes to meals wrapped in a large sweater and jumps every time she hears trays clattering or when someone raises his voice

Answer 8

introduce resident to other spanish speaking residents

make room warm and more welcoming

keep volume low

Question 9

mr. kenenisa has dentures but he says they give him pain so he often does not wear them while eating. it takes him a long time to finish his meals and he has to concentrate so hard ons chewing his food he does not seem interested in conversing with anyone around him

Answer 9

tell nurse about his pain with dentures