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CNA CHAPTER 8 EXAM

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Question 1: How can an NA best help residents with eating?

A.) The NA should make the choice about which foods residents eat first B.) The NA should review her documentation paperwork while residents are eating since residents will be busy C.) The NA should identify the food and fluids in front of residents D.) The NA should do everything for residents during mealtime so residents will be anxious

Answer:

C.) The NA should identify the food and fluids in front of residents

Question 2: This type of diet is ordered as either clear or full

A.) Low-protein diet B.) Pureed diet C.) Liquid diet D.) Vegetarian diet

Answer:

C.) Liquid diet

Question 3: Which type of vegetarian diet eliminates poultry, meats, fish, and eggs, but allows dairy products?A.) Ovo-vegetarian diet B.) Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet C.) Lacto-vegetarian diet D.) Vegan diet

Answer:

C.) Lacto-vegetarian diet

Question 4: 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

Answer:

D.) Religion might influence food preference Question 5: Which of the following is an effective way for an NA to help prevent dehydration?A.) The NA should encourage a 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 leave a carton of milk with the resident each time she leaves the room

Answer:

A.) The NA should encourage a resident to drink every time she sees him Question 6: Why is it important for NAs to observe plates and meal trays when residents have finished eating?A.) It helps the NA decide what to feed residents first B.) Residents who are trying to lose weight will want the NA to keep a record of how much they have eaten C.) It helps the NA write a new diet order if the current one is not working D.) It helps to identify a change in residents' food preferences

Answer:

D.) It helps to identify a change in residents' food preferences

Question 7: If a resident refuses to wear a clothing protector, the NA 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

Answer:

A.) Respect the resident's refusal Question 8: To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the ________ position when eating A.) Upright B.) Lying down C.) Prone D.) Lateral

Answer:

A.) Upright Question 9: 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

Answer:

B.) Vegetables and fruits Question 10: A diet that consists of foods that are chopped to help people who have trouble chewing and swallowing is called a A.) Low-fat diet B.) Low-protein diet C.) Low-sodium diet D.) Soft diet

Answer:

D.) Soft diet

Question 11: Which statement best describes a pureed diet?

A.) This diet consists of food that is blended B.) This diet consists of clear juices, broth, gelatin, and pop-sickles C.) This diet consists of lean cuts of meat and nonfat dairy products D.) This diet restricts protein for people who have kidney disease

Answer:

A.) This diet consists of clear juices, broth, gelatin and pop-sickles

Question 12: A nursing assistant's duties regarding tube feedings include

A.) Inserting tubes B.) Doing the feedings C.) Observing the feeding and reporting problems D.) Cleaning the tubes

Answer:

C.) Observing the feeding and reporting problems

Question 13: Which of the following statements about mealtime 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 coworkers since the residents are busy eating D.) If an NA thinks a resident's meal looks unappetizing, she should let the resident know

Answer:

A.) Social interaction is an important part of mealtime Question 14: Which of the following is a reason why a resident might be placed on a special diet?A.) Because the NA thinks the resident is too heavy B.) Because the dietary department is testing out new recipes C.) Because the resident does not care for eggs D.) Because the resident has food allergies

Answer:

D.) Because the resident has food allergies Question 15: Which of the following are signs on unintended weight loss that should be reported?A.) Eating lean cuts of meat B.) Eating dessert before dinner C.) Avoiding friend foods and sweets D.) Coughing or choking while eating

Answer:

D.) Coughing or choking while eating

Question 16: Which of the following is a good source of protein?

A.) Corn oil B.) An orange C.) Fish D.) Grape jelly

Answer: