Chapter 27: Nutrition and Fluids-Nursing Assisting

The loss of appetite is

• A. Dysphagia

• B. Anorexia

• C. Gavage

• D. Regurgitation

The breathing of fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs is

• A. Gavage

• B. Aspiration

• C. Dysphagia

• D. Regurgitation

Which foods are high in vitamin C?

• A. Meat and peanuts

• B. Milk, butter, and liver

• C. Pasta, cereal, and oatmeal

• D. Citrus fruits, tomatoes, and green vegetables

Which is allowed on a sodium-controlled diet?

• A. Steamed fruits and vegetables

• B. Salted butter

• C. Adding salt at the table

• D. Cooking with extra salt

How much water does an adult need daily to survive?

• A. 3000 mL

• B. 1500 mL

• C. 1000 mL

• D. 500 mL

A resident has an order for NPO. This means that

• A. Fluids are restricted.

• B. Records are kept of oral intake.

• C. The person cannot eat or drink anything.

• D. The person is encouraged to drink a variety of fluids.

You are feeding a person. Which is correct?

• A. Tell the person what foods and fluids are on the tray.

• B. Serve foods in the order you prefer.

• C. Serve solid foods first, then liquids.

• D. Use a fork for safety.

A patient is on aspiration precautions. Which is correct?

• A. The person needs help with meals and snacks.

• B. All of the person’s food is served pureed.

• C. The person has dementia.

• D. The person is positioned in the left side-lying position after eating.

Which of the following measures prevents the spread of microbes when providing drinking water?

• A. Make sure the water pitcher is labeled with the person’s name and room and bed number.

• B. Touch the rim or inside of the water glass or pitcher.

• C. Let the scoop touch the rim or inside of the water glass or pitcher.

• D. Place the scoop in the ice container or dispenser.

To avoid foodborne illnesses, do which of the following?

• A. Wash your hands before handling food items.

• B. Clean food contact surfaces with cool water.

• C. Wash meat and poultry.

• D. Chill perishable foods after 2 hours.