Positioning the Person for meal consumption

When setting up for a meal be sure to include

(select ALL THAT APPLY)

• a) Plates

• b) Cutlery

• c) Drinking glass

• d) Serviette

Answer explanation

That's right, we need to remember to include all these things!

Why do we set up the table using the clock face method?

• a) It looks good

• b) To make it easier for people with low vision to find items

• c) It is for fun

• d) To make it easier for people with low hearing

Answer explanation

That's right, it helps people with low vision to find things!

If the consumer is unable to leave their bed how can we set up the table correctly?

• a) they have to get out of bed to eat

• b) leave them laying as flat as possible

• c) use the over bed table and adjust the height of bed and table

• d) balance the tray on their legs

Answer explanation

Using the over bed table and adjusting the height of the bed and table is a great way to set up for a meal in bed

We ensure people are sitting upright for meals

• a) It helps food go down the oesophagus and reduces choking risk

• b) It helps them hear us better

• c) It helps them feel better about themselves

• d) It looks better for visitors

Answer explanation

Having the person in an upright position helps food move down the oesophagus and reduces choking risk!

Table height for meals should allow elbows to be

• a) relatively level with the table

• b) relatively level with the hips

• c) relatively level with the shoulders

• d) relatively level with the chin

Answer explanation

Having elbows relatively level with the table allows the person to use their cutlery without causing stress on the shoulders!

A seated consumer’s feet should be

• a) Legs crossed under the table

• b) Straight out under the table

• c) Flat on the floor under the table

• c) On a chair opposite them

Answer explanation

Sitting with feet flat on the floor helps the person to remain upright in a good body posture for meals!

The consumer’s chair should be close to the table

• a) So they can see their food

• b) to ensure they can not leave the meal without assistance

• c) To stop food falling on the floor

• d) To enable them to reach their cutlery easily

Answer explanation

It is important consumers can reach their cutlery and other items easily during a meal!

The main issues with the meal in this picture are

(select 3 correct answers)

• a) The person is not positioned correctly to eat

• b) The person cannot reach their meal

• c) There is too much clutter on the over bed table

• d) The person is not interested in their meal

Answer explanation

If you see something like this, never assume the person was not interested in the meal! The person might be very hungry but was unaware the food was there or could not reach it. Serving food on such a cluttered table is not a safe thing to do and not very appealing for the consumer!

In this picture, at what number would you tell the consumer the knives are positioned?

• a) between

  10 and 11

• b) between

  8 and 9

• c) between

  1 and 2

• d) between

  3 and 4

Answer explanation

That's correct. The knives are sitting at 3 and 4 on the clock face!

In this picture, at what number would you tell the consumer the drinking glass is?

• a) between

  10 and 11

• b) between

  8 and 9

• c) between

  1 and 2

• d) between

  3 and 4

Answer explanation

The drinking glass is usually positioned between 1 and 2 on the clock face!