CNA 1ST Semester Exam 19 20

These statements are about changes in the skin. Which is incorrect?

• The skin thins and sags.

• Folds, lines, and wrinkles appear.

• The skin is easily injured.

• Oil and sweat glands secrete more.

An ombudsman does all of the following except

• Provides services to assist residents

• Monitors nursing center care

• Writes nursing center policies and procedures

• Provides information about long-term care services

These statements are about eating and nutrition. Which is incorrect?

• Food practices are affected by culture and religion.

• Finances affect what food is in the diet.

• Hospitals and nursing centers cannot allow personal choice.

• Changes from aging affect appetite and the foods eaten.

Persons with difficulty swallowing usually require

• Diabetic meal planning

• A dysphagia diet

• A sodium-controlled diet

• A house diet

Which foods are not allowed on a clear liquid diet?

• Custard, eggnog, and plain ice cream

• Water, tea, and coffee

• Clear fruit juices and fat-free clear broth

• Hard candy and Popsicles

A person is on a full-liquid diet. Foods on this diet are

• Semi-solid

• Easily chewed

• Liquid at room temperature or melt at body temperature

• Low in roughage

A patient has dysphagia. The person is at risk for

• Aspiration

• Regurgitation

• Edema

• Dehydration

The doctor ordered a dysphagia diet for a patient. The person’s food is pureed. Which is correct?

• The person drinks his food from a cup.

• The person’s food is thick like mashed potatoes.

• The person needs to eat with a spoon.

• The person’s food is served in a bowl.

Which is not a sign or symptom of dysphagia?

• Excessive drooling

• Pocketing of food

• Increased appetite

• Hoarseness after eating

A resident is on aspiration precautions. The person eats in bed. To provide for safety during meals, you should position the person in

• Fowler’s position

• Sims’ position

• Lateral position

• Prone position