WorksheetsReview Test Chapter 15 Nutrition and Hydration
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A well-balanced diet
a)
(A) Is very difficult to achieve
b)
(B) Does not provide any health benefit
c)
(C) Contains many servings of fats and sugars
d)
(D) Can help promote healing
2.
1. Which of the following is one of the nutritional problems of the elderly?
a)
(A) Increased appetite makes it hard to stay slender.
b)
(B) Body movement slows, and reduced activity affects appetite.
c)
(C) Metabolism increases.
d)
(D) Elder persons have the same nutritional problems as younger persons
3.
1. To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the position when eating.
a)
(A) High Fowler's/Upright
b)
(B) Supine
c)
(C) Prone
d)
(D) Lateral
4.
1. A nursing assistant’s duties regarding tube feedings include
a)
(A) Inserting the tubes
b)
(B) Doing the feedings
c)
(C) Observing the feeding and reporting problems
d)
(D) Cleaning the tubes
5.
1. Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for life?
a)
(A) Vegetables
b)
(B) Water
c)
(C) Grains
d)
(D) Protein
6.
1. Which of the following is a good source of protein?
a)
(A) Corn oil
b)
(B) An orange
c)
(C) Fish
d)
(D) Grape jelly
7.
1. Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein?
a)
(A) Salmon
b)
(B) Tofu
c)
(C) Steak
d)
(D) Bacon
8.
According to the USDA’s MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a person’s plate?
a)
(A) Grains and proteins
b)
(B) Vegetables and fruits
c)
(C) Dairy and proteins
d)
(D) Grains and fruits
9.
1. According to MyPlate, what percentage of milk fat should be in a person’s dairy choices?
a)
(A) 0% or 1%
b)
(B) 2%
c)
(C) 3%
d)
(D) 4%
10.
1. What information is found on a diet card?
a)
(A) Infection prevention procedures
b)
(B) Food likes and dislikes
c)
(C) Care team members’ names
d)
(D) Advance directives
11.
1. Which of the following is true about food preferences?
a)
(A) Residents are old enough that their preferences will not change.
b)
(B) It is not important to honor residents’ food preferences.
c)
(C) Education is never a factor in determining food preference.
d)
(D) Religion might influence food preference.
12.
1. Which of the following is an effective way for an NA to help prevent dehydration?
a)
(A) The NA should encourage the resident to drink every time she sees him.
b)
(B) The NA should insist that the resident drink juice because it is healthy.
c)
(C) The NA should keep fluids away from the resident if they are incontinent.
d)
(D) The NA should administer an IV saline solution to a resident who is dehydrated.
13.
1. The term means inputting and outputting equal amounts of fluid.
a)
(A) Dehydration
b)
(B) Input
c)
(C) Fluid balance
d)
(D) Restrict fluids
14.
Which of the following shows the correct way for the NA to document that Mr. Jones drank 8 ounces of liquid?
a)
(A) 8 oz
b)
(B) 240 mL
c)
(C) 8 mL
d)
(D) 240 oz
15.
Mr. Jones drank 4 oz of juice, 2 oz of Milk, and 8 oz of Coffee for breakfast. How many mL of fluid did Mr. Jones intake?
a)
420 mL
b)
550 mL
c)
1 L
d)
30 cc
16.
1. To convert ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply the number of ounces by _______
a)
(A) 30
b)
(B) 20
c)
(C) 60
d)
(D) 15
17.
1. What does the abbreviation NPO mean?
a)
(A) Nothing pureed only
b)
(B) Not prepared on-site
c)
(C) Nothing by mouth
d)
(D) Note preferences only
18.
1. Which of the following are signs of a swallowing problem that could lead to unintended weight loss and should be reported?
a)
(A) Eating lean cuts of meat
b)
(B) Eating dessert before dinner
c)
(C) Avoiding fried foods and sweets
d)
(D) Coughing or choking while eating
19.
1. Which of the following statements about mealtime is true?
a)
(A) Social interaction is an important part of mealtime.
b)
(B) Mealtime is only about getting proper nourishment.
c)
(C) Mealtime is a good time for NAs to chat with colleagues since the residents are busy eating.
d)
(D) If an NA thinks a resident’s meal looks unappetizing, she should let the resident know.
20.
1. At which angle should residents be positioned for eating?
a)
(A) 90 degrees
b)
(B) 120 degrees
c)
(C) 180 degrees
d)
(D) 98 degrees
21.
Nancy, NA, is serving meal trays to residents in the dining room. Which of the following actions should be done first before serving Mr. Jones his meal tray?
a)
open all the packages that are hard for him to open
b)
ask him if he wants sugar in his coffee
c)
Identify Mr. Jones and verify the Nancy has the correct tray for Mr. Jones.
d)
Make sure that Mr. Jones is sitting upright.
22.
Which of the following is an appropriate action by the NA when serving meal trays?
a)
(A) Serve food quickly so that it doesn't get cold and then go back and check the diet cards.
b)
(B) Serve favorite residents first
c)
(C) Serve female residents before male residents
d)
(D) Correctly identify a resident before serving the tray
23.
1. If a resident refuses to wear a clothing protector, the nursing assistant should
a)
(A) Respect the resident’s refusal
b)
(B) Refuse to serve the resident until she puts it on
c)
(C) Insist that the resident wear it
d)
(D) Point out to the resident that she is making her work more difficult
24.
1. Residents who need some assistance with eating may benefit from
a)
(A) The nursing assistant doing everything for the resident
b)
(B) The nursing assistant insisting that the resident manage eating alone so that he can learn to be independent
c)
(C) The nursing assistant using the hand-over- hand approach
d)
(D) The nursing assistant telling his family that they need to visit at mealtimes to help
25.
1. Which of the following is the best way for the NA to help a resident with eating?
a)
(A) The nursing assistant should choose which foods residents eat first.
b)
(B) The nursing assistant should review her documentation paperwork while residents are eating since residents will be busy.
c)
(C) The nursing assistant should identify the food and fluids in front of residents.
d)
(D) The nursing assistant should do everything for residents during mealtime so residents will not be anxious.
26.
1. Which of the following is a symptom of dysphagia?
a)
(A) Eating everything on the tray at every meal
b)
(B) Sweating profusely during meals
c)
(C) Fever during meals
d)
(D) Watering eyes during meals
27.
1. Which of the following is a reason why a resident might be placed on a special diet?
a)
(A) Because the NA thinks the resident is too heavy
b)
(B) Because the dietary department is testing out new recipes
c)
(C) Because the resident does not care for eggs
d)
(D) Because the resident has food allergies
28.
1. What is the first item to be restricted in a low- sodium diet?
a)
(A) Milk
b)
(B) Salt
c)
(C) Poultry
d)
(D) Foods high in fat
29.
1. Which statement best describes a pureed diet?
a)
(A) This diet consists of food that is blended into a thick paste for easier swallowing.
b)
(B) This diet consists of clear juices, broth, gelatin, and popsicles.
c)
(C) This diet consists of lean cuts of meat and nonfat dairy products.
d)
(D) This diet restricts protein for people who have kidney disease.
30.
1. In order to lose weight, a resident may be placed on this diet:
a)
(A) Low-residue diet
b)
(B) Soft diet
c)
(C) Gluten-free diet
d)
(D) Modified calorie diet
31.
A diet that consists of foods that are chopped to help people who have trouble chewing and swallowing is called a
a)
(A) Low-fat diet
b)
(B) High-potassium diet
c)
(C) Low-residue diet
d)
(D) Soft diet
32.
1. Which of the following is a common reason why a resident may be on a fluid-restricted diet?
a)
(A) The resident has heart disease.
b)
(B) The resident has urinary incontinence.
c)
(C) The resident has constipation.
d)
(D) The resident has pressure injuries.
33.
1. Which of the following foods is high in potassium?
a)
(A) Pasta
b)
(B) Ham
c)
(C) Avocado
d)
(D) Coconut
34.
1. Which of the following is low in saturated fats?
a)
(A) Cheese
b)
(B) Bacon
c)
(C) Whole milk
d)
(D) Olive oil
35.
1. This type of diet eliminates foods containing wheat flour and is used for people who have celiac disease.
a)
(A) Gluten-free diet
b)
(B) Low-cholesterol diet
c)
(C) Low-residue diet
d)
(D) Modified calorie diet
36.
1. Which of the following is one way that residents who have diabetes eat a healthy diet and control their blood sugar levels?
a)
(A) By counting carbohydrates (carb-counting)
b)
(B) By eating whatever they want but keeping track of it in a food diary
c)
(C) By adding more sugar into their diet
d)
(D) By eating large amounts of food and then exercising vigorously to burn calories
37.
1. Which type of residents may have an order for thickened liquids?
a)
(A) Residents who have swallowing problems
b)
(B) Residents who refuse to drink water
c)
(C) Residents who do not eat meat
d)
(D) Residents who have certain religious beliefs
38.
1. Why is it important for a nursing assistant to observe plates and meal trays when residents have finished eating?
a)
(A) It helps the NA decide what to feed residents first.
b)
(B) Residents who are trying to lose weight will want the NA to keep a record of how much they have eaten.
c)
(C) It helps the NA write a new diet order if the current one is not working.
d)
(D) It helps to identify a change in residents’ food preferences.
39.
When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the nursing assistant should
a)
(A) Watch for signs of choking
b)
(B) Place food in the weaker side of the resident’s mouth
c)
(C) Offer another bite of food before the resi- dent has swallowed the last bite
d)
(D) Encourage the resident to take large bites
40.
1. Protein is important for the body because it is essential
a)
(A) For tissue growth and repair
b)
(B) For bowel elimination
c)
(C) For digestion and absorption
d)
(D) To maintain normal body temperature
41.
1. What should a nursing assistant do if a resident’s feeding tube comes out?
a)
(A) She should report it the next time she sees the nurse.
b)
(B) She should report it immediately.
c)
(C) She should wash her hands and reinsert it.
d)
(D) She should wash her hands, don gloves, and reinsert it.
42.
1. Which of these statements is true of the rights residents have regarding food choice?
a)
(A) Residents have the right to express preferences, but those preferences do not have to be followed.
b)
(B) Residents can choose what kind of food they want to eat, and can refuse the food and drink being offered.
c)
(C) Residents can make choices regarding food and drink only if a doctor approves the choices they make.
d)
(D) Residents can make choices regarding food and drink if the dietary department is equipped to accommodate their wishes.
43.
1. Unintended weight loss can lead to
, which leads to pressure injuries.
a)
(A) Poor posture
b)
(B) Skin breakdown
c)
(C) Depression
d)
(D) Loss of appetite
44.
Which of the following is true about aspiration?
a)
it is an obstructed airway
b)
it happens when we inhale food into the lungs
c)
it means that we need to begin abdominal thrusts
d)
You can prevent pneumonia if the resident aspirates
45.
1. What would be the best response by a nursing assistant if she notices that a resident’s meal seems poorly prepared and does not look appetizing?
a)
(A) She should let the resident know that even if the food does not look good, it is still nutritious.
b)
(B) She should tell the dietary department that the food is not appealing.
c)
(C) She should tell her supervisor.
d)
(D) She should do nothing.
46.
1. Why might residents with kidney disease be on low-protein diets?
a)
(A) Because foods high in protein can cause obesity, which complicates kidney disease
b)
(B) Because protein is not easily available in food
c)
(C) Because protein breaks down into compounds that can damage kidneys further
d)
(D) Because residents with kidney disease generally cannot eat solid food
47.
1. Which of the following is something to observe and report regarding fluid overload?
a)
(A) Decreased urine output
b)
(B) Increased urine output
c)
(C) Decreased heart rate
d)
(D) Weight loss
48.
Mrs. Puntso is not able to cut her food on her own. Rita is serving her a pork chop with salad and vegetables for dinner. How should Rita manage the cutting of the meat?
a)
(A) She should serve Mrs. Puntso’s meal tray and then cut the pork chop.
b)
(B) She should serve Mrs. Puntso’s meal tray and hold her hands over Mrs. Puntso’s hands while she cuts the pork chop.
c)
(C) She should cut the pork chop before serving Mrs. Puntso’s meal tray.
d)
(D) She should serve Mrs. Puntso’s meal tray and encourage one of her neighbors to help her cut the pork chop.
49.
1. A nursing assistant should report to the nurse if a resident drinks less than of liquid per day.
a)
300 mL
b)
1900 mL
c)
1500 oz
d)
1L
50.
1. Claudia has been assigned to care for Mrs. Mustain, who receives tube feedings. What might Claudia be asked to do to assist Mrs. Mustain with her feedings?
a)
(A) She might be asked to connect the tubing, set the rate on the pump, and start the feedings.
b)
(B) She might be asked to irrigate, or clean, the tubes.
c)
(C) She might be asked to make the food that is fed to Mrs. Mustain.
d)
(D) She might be asked to assemble equipment and supplies.
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