Unit 6 Review - Nutrition

Which of the following is one of the nutritional problems of the elderly?

• Increased appetite makes it hard to stay slender

• Metabolism increases.

• Body movement slows, and reduced activity affects appetite.

• Nutritional problems are no different for the elderly than for anybody else

Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for life?

• Vegetables

• Grains

• Water

• Protein

Which of the following is true about food preferences?

• Residents are old enough that their preferences will not change

• Education is never a factor in determining food preference.

• It is not important to honor residents’ food preferences.

• Religion might influence food preference

Which of the following is an effective way for an NA to help prevent dehydration?

• The NA should encourage the resident to drink every time she sees him

• The NA should withhold fluids if a resident is incontinent

• The NA should insist that the resident drink juice because it is healthy

• The NA should administer a saline solution IV for a resident who is dehydrated.

is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.

• Dehydration

• Fluid balance

• Input

• Restrict fluids

A nursing assistant’s duties regarding tube feedings include

a.c.b.d.

• Inserting the tubes

• Observing the feeding and reporting problems

• Doing the feedings

• Cleaning the tubes

Which of the following statements about meal time is true?

• Social interaction is an important part of mealtime

• Mealtime is a good time for NAs to chat with colleagues since the residents are busy eating

• Mealtime is only about getting proper nourishment

• If an NA thinks a resident’s meal looks unappetizing, she should let the resident know.

Which of the following is a symptom of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)?

• Eating everything on the tray at every meal

• Fever during meals

• Sweating profusely during meals

• Choking and pocketing

What is the first food to be restricted in a low- sodium diet?

• Milk

• Poultry

• Salt

• Fat

A diet often used for people who are pre/post op and need to keep the intestinal tract free of food is

a.c.b.d.

• Bland diet

• Low-fat diet

• Liquid diet

• High-residue diet