Skill 10 - Feeds Client Who Cannot Feed Self

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Explain procedure to client, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Before feeding, look at name card on tray and ask client to state name

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Before feeding client, client is in an upright sitting position (75-90 degrees)

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Place tray where the food can be easily seen by client

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Candidate cleans client’s hands before beginning feeding

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Candidate sits in a chair facing client during feeding

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Tell client what foods and beverages are on tray

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Ask client what he/she would like to eat first

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Using spoon, offer client one bite of each type of food on tray, telling client the content of each spoonful

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Offer beverage at least once during meal

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

Candidate ask client if they are ready for next bite of food or sip of beverage

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

At end of meal, candidate cleans client’s mouth and hands

Question 13

Step 13

Answer 13

Remove food tray

Question 14

Step 14

Answer 14

Leave client in upright sitting position (75-90 degrees) with signaling device within client’s reach

Question 15

Step 15

Answer 15

After completing skill, wash hands