Nursing Fundamentals-Unit 6.01

What should you do when feeding a patient?

• Test the temperature of hot foods by tasting them first.

• Give the liquids first since they can be measured and recorded.

• Alternate foods and give sips of liquid between solid foods.

• Encourage the patient to stop eating when they are full to avoid overeating.

For breakfast a patient drinks 4 ounces of juice and 8 ounces of coffee. What should be recorded as total intake?

• 360 oz

• 12 oz

• 4 ml

• 360 ml

Three ounces equals:

• 15 ml

• 30 ml

• 60 ml

• 90 ml

Urine output is measured in:

• ml

• oz and lbs

• oz only

• gtts

Before feeding hot liquids to an elderly patient:

• Begin with small sips since it is hot

• Test the liquid on your wrist

• Let the tray sit 30 minutes to let the liquid cool

• Wait until the tray feels cool to touch

When helping a blind patient who feeds himself:

• Feed him while he is in the hospital.

• Explain to your patient it is your task to feed him.

• Set the tray in front of your patient and tell him to call for help if needed.

• Use the numbers on the clock to tell the patient the location of his food.

Missy is on intake and output. What is the total intake with a lunch of one cheeseburger, one cup of fries, 16 ounces of diet coke, and 4 ounces of jello?

• 480 ml

• 630 ml

• 600 ml

• 870 ml

Mrs. Hernandez ate half of a 4 ounce container of ice cream, a third of a 6 ounce cup of milk, and ½ of a 12 ounce glass of tea. What was her total intake?

• 360 ml

• 400 ml

• 860 ml

• 300 ml

What position should you place your patient in to feed them?

• Low-fowlers

• Supine

• Prone

• High-fowlers

Which is the correct definition of NPO?

• Nothing by mouth

• Nothing by mouth except ice chips

• Nothing by mouth except water

• Nothing by mouth except ice and water