Nutrition II Answers

What best explains why it is important for nursing assistants to monitor patients during mealtimes?

drugsculture✔ appetite

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culture✔ drugs appetite

What elements does a balanced diet include? Check all that apply. proteinsgrowthcarbohydratesfatsvitaminsenergyminerals

Where can a nursing assistant most likely find information about a patient’s diet?

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How does OBRA affect nutrition?

What best describes an effect of nursing assistants properly preparing patients for meals?

What patient information should be checked when serving meals to patients? Check all that apply.the patient’s namethe patient’s favorite dessertthe patient’s room numberthe patient’s dietthe patient’s age

What are the best examples of the type of help a patient with a visual impairment may need when being served food? Check all that apply.buttering breadbeing fed soupopening a juice containercutting meat into smaller, bite-size piecesdrinking milk with a straw being told where food is located on the plate

What are safety considerations that should be adhered to when serving food to patients? Check all that apply.Position plates close to the patient.Add seasoning to meals that seem bland.Test the temperature of the food.Place utensils within easy reach of the patient.Provide straws to patients with dysphagia.

What are common dining programs present in long-term care facilities? Check all that apply.social diningsolo diningfamily dininglow-stimulation dininghigh-stimulation diningopen dining

What skills are important for feeding patients? Check all that apply.being observantbeing comfortablebeing communicativebeing patientbeing fast-paced

What can a nursing assistant do during mealtime to help a patient with dysphagia?

What are proper feeding techniques nursing assistants should use? Check all that apply.mixing foods for patients alternating between foodsasking patients their preference for food orderproviding heaping spoonfuls of foodwiping the patient’s face with napkin, as neededholding utensils at a ninety-degree angle while feeding patients

What condition may a patient have that requires the use of assistive eating devices? Check all that apply.arthritisbroken bonesdecreased motor functioningincreased flexibilitydecreased range of motion

How may utensils be modified as assistive eating devices? Check all that apply.They can be made to be angled.They can be made to be lighter in weightThey can be made with finger holes.They can be made with thinner handles.They can be made with straps.

How may dishware be modified as assistive eating devices? Check all that apply.They can be made with higher edges.They can be made with lower edges.They can be made to be tilted.They can be made to slide easier.They can be made with large handles.They can be made with a suction cup.