Module 11

Question 1

The process involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of foods and fluids by the body is called __________.

Answer 1

Nutrition

Question 2

The process involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of foods and fluids by the body is known as __________.

Answer 2

Nutrition

Question 3

Nutrients are grouped into _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____.

Answer 3

fats, carbs, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Question 4

What tool is helpful in choosing what food types and amounts to eat?

Answer 4

MyPlate

Question 5

Which tool helps balance calories and can aide you identifying what foods to increase or decrease?

Answer 5

MyPlate

Question 6

Do residents have the right to choose what foods they want to eat?

Answer 6

Yes.

Question 7

If a resident wants to eat donuts and soda every day, are they allowed to, and what should be your response and action to this scenario?

Answer 7

Yes, due to informed consent, the resident has the right to eat what they want. However, it is the CNA’s responsibility to reinforce & encourage the assigned diet to the resident and report to the nurse if the resident continues to refuse to follow their assigned diet.

Question 8

__________ is a unit of measurement for food.

Answer 8

Calories

Question 9

__________ are broken down into blood glucose.

Answer 9

Carbs

Question 10

Carbs consist of _____, _____, and _____.

Answer 10

sugars, starches, and fiber

Question 11

Which of the following is incorrect?
Fiber helps:
A. lower cholesterol
B. regulate blood sugar
C. give you energy
D. aid in digestion
E. regulate bowel movements

Answer 11

C. Fiber DOES NOT help give you energy.

Question 12

_____ are basic building blocks of cell that are composed of amino acids.

Answer 12

Proteins

Question 13

__________ make up muscle and blood components & help keep other organs working properly.

Answer 13

Proteins

Question 14

Good sources of protein include?

Answer 14

meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, nuts & seeds, legumes, etc.

Question 15

__________ fats are found in cold-water fish, nuts, and plant matter.

Answer 15

Unsaturated

Question 16

__________ fats are found in meat, dairy products, coconut oil & palm oil

Answer 16

Saturated

Question 17

True or False:
Vitamins and Minerals are found in the earth.

Answer 17

False. Only minerals are found in the earth, Vitamins are found in animals and plant matter.

Question 18

True or False: Vitamins are found in animals and plant matter.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

Name the vitamins that are water-soluble.

Answer 19

B vitamins and Vitamin C, Niacin, Folic Acid

Question 20

Name the vitamins that are fat-soluble.

Answer 20

A, D, E, K

Question 21

True or False: Hypervitaminosis can result from taking in too many water-soluble vitamins.

Answer 21

False. Hypervitaminosis occurs from taking in too many FAT-soluble vitamins.

Question 22

True or False: Hypervitaminosis can result from taking in too many fat-soluble vitamins.

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

Water makes up about ___% of the human body.

Answer 23

60

Question 24

__________ helps regulate body temperature, transports nutrients & wastes.

Answer 24

Water

Question 25

Residents who have or have had conditions like heart failure, kidney failure, dialysis, or edema may be put on a diet which restricts __________.

Answer 25

fluid intake

Question 26

True or False: Ice cream is not a fluid because it is eaten as a solid.

Answer 26

False. Fluids are anything that is liquid at room temperature.

Question 27

While calculating fluid intake, you should remember that _____ oz = _____ mL = _____ cc

Answer 27

1 oz = 30 mL = 30 cc

Question 28

True or False: To stay healthy, the amount of fluid intake should be equal to or more than the fluid output.

Answer 28

False. The fluid intake and fluid output should be equal.

Question 29

A consequence of higher fluid intake in comparison to fluid output is _______, where body tissues swell up.

Answer 29

Edema.

Question 30

Higher fluid output in comparison to fluid intake causes __________.

Answer 30

Dehydration

Question 31

When talking diets, what does NPO mean or stand for?

Answer 31

Nothing By Mouth, meaning the resident cannot take any food or drinks by mouth.

Question 32

Adults should consume __ to __ servings of grains per day.

Answer 32

6 to 8 servings

Question 33

Adults should consume about __ cup(s) of fruits per day.

Answer 33

2

Question 34

Adults should consume __ to __ cups of vegetables per day.

Answer 34

2 to 3 cups

Question 35

Vegetable categories include: _____, _____, _____, ______ & ______, and ______.

Answer 35

dark green leafy, orange, starchy, dried beans & peas, other.

Question 36

True or False: Legumes like lentils and split peas are considered vegetables.

Answer 36

True.

Question 37

Adults should consume about __ serving(s) of dairy per day.

Answer 37

3 servings

Question 38

True or False: Dairy products ONLY include products that have still retained calcium content after processing.

Answer 38

True.

Question 39

Adults should consume about __ to __ ounces of protein per day.

Answer 39

5 to 6 ounces

Question 40

Which of the following diets is recommended for all adults and children, and includes eating vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, low-fat dairy, lean protein, fiber, foods rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, and foods & drinks with no added sugar? *DASH *Diabetic *Low-Sodium *Low-Cholesterol *Gluten-free *Lactose-free *NPO

Answer 40

DASH diet

Question 41

Which of the following diets considers all carbohydrates consumed and restricts them based on an individualized plan developed by a registered dietician? *DASH *Diabetic *Low-Sodium *Low-Cholesterol *Gluten-free *Lactose-free *NPO

Answer 41

Diabetic diet

Question 42

True or False: When caring for a resident with diabetes, the CNA must check the resident's blood sugar before they begin to eat.

Answer 42

False. Blood sugar levels must be checked by the nurse, not the CNA.

Question 43

What is the difference between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia?

Answer 43

hypoglycemia is low blood sugar hyperglycemia is high blood sugar

Question 44

Residents who have conditions like kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or edema may be put on a diet which restricts __________.

Answer 44

sodium

Question 45

Residents who have conditions like heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, or history of heart attack or stroke may be put on a diet which restricts __________.

Answer 45

cholesterol

Question 46

A __________ diet is necessary for residents with celiac disease.

Answer 46

Gluten-free

Question 47

True or False: Gluten-free diets eliminate all grains except rice.

Answer 47

True.

Question 48

Mechanically altered diets include all the following except: *Cut-up diet *Ground *Smushed *Pureed *Thickened

Answer 48

smushed

Question 49

True or False: Thickened liquids include watery, nectar, honey, and pudding consistencies.

Answer 49

False. Does NOT include watery.

Question 50

True or False: Post-surgical residents must move progressively and at their own pace through NPO, clear liquid, soft/bland till reaching normal diets.

Answer 50

True.

Question 51

Which characteristics belong to Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and which belong to Enteral Feeding? *resident must be seated or in Fowler's Position *contains necessary vitamins & minerals, usually given at same time as lipids *used when GI tract needs rest; is temporary *special formula given via tube that is surgically implanted into the stomach *given continuously or in a bolus every several hours *nutrient solution is given through a catheter inserted into the vein; nutrients don't enter GI tract

Answer 51

TPN: *contains necessary vitamins & minerals, usually given at same time as lipids *used when GI tract needs rest; is temporary *nutrient solution is given through a catheter inserted into the vein; nutrients don't enter GI tract Enteral Feeding: *resident must be seated or in Fowler's Position *special formula given via tube that is surgically implanted into the stomach *given continuously or in a bolus every several hours

Question 52

What is gavage?

Answer 52

The process of giving a tube feeding.

Question 53

To reduce risk of aspiration during tube feedings, maintain __________ Position after the feeding and avoid the __________ Position.

Answer 53

maintain Fowler's Position and avoid the Side-Lying Position

Question 54

True or False: It is the CNA's responsibility to only assist the nurse with tube feedings but the Nurse's responsibility to insert the feeding tube.

Answer 54

False. In California, CNA's are not allowed to assist with tube feedings.