Question 1

A person is on a fiber- and residue-restricted diet. The person can have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raw fruits and vegetables 
B)  Granola and whole grain toast 
C)  Fried potatoes 
D)  Refined bread and crackers 
A)  Raw fruits and vegetables 
B)  Granola and whole grain toast 
C)  Fried potatoes 
D)  Refined bread and crackers D

Question 2

Which foods are allowed on a clear-liquid diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Custard, eggnog, and plain ice cream 
B)  Water, tea, and milk 
C)  Grapefruit juices and fat-free beef broth 
D)  Ginger ale and jello 
A)  Custard, eggnog, and plain ice cream 
B)  Water, tea, and milk 
C)  Grapefruit juices and fat-free beef broth 
D)  Ginger ale and jello D

Question 3

Persons receiving tube feedings are at risk for aspiration. You need to report which of the following to the nurse at once?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complaints of a strange taste 
B)  Coughing 
C)  Feeling of fullness 
D)  Pulse rate of 72 
A)  Complaints of a strange taste 
B)  Coughing 
C)  Feeling of fullness 
D)  Pulse rate of 72 B

Question 4

Which is a sign or symptom of dysphagia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry mouth 
B)  Frequent swallowing 
C)  Increased appetite 
D)  Hoarseness after eating 
A)  Dry mouth 
B)  Frequent swallowing 
C)  Increased appetite 
D)  Hoarseness after eating

Question 5

A person is on a mechanical soft diet. The person can have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mild cheeses 
B)  Yogurt with granola 
C)  Fresh vegetables 
D)  Chips and cookies 
A)  Mild cheeses 
B)  Yogurt with granola 
C)  Fresh vegetables 
D)  Chips and cookies

Question 6

When preparing the person for meals, you need to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make sure that the person stays in their room. 
B)  Use a reprimand system for accidents that occur. 
C)  Assist with oral hygiene. 
D)  Restrict the person's fluids. 
A)  Make sure that the person stays in their room. 
B)  Use a reprimand system for accidents that occur. 
C)  Assist with oral hygiene. 
D)  Restrict the person's fluids.

Question 7

Food labels contain which of the following information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serving size 
B)  Price per serving 
C)  Recommended servings 
D)  Number of calories to consume 
A)  Serving size 
B)  Price per serving 
C)  Recommended servings 
D)  Number of calories to consume

Question 8

Which vitamin is needed for nerve function?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B1 
C)  B2 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B1 
C)  B2 
D)  D

Question 9

Which statement about enteral nutrition is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person is usually on a reduced calorie diet. 
B)  The doctor orders the type and amount of formula. 
C)  You can insert the feeding tube. 
D)  You determine when the feeding schedule should be. 
A)  The person is usually on a reduced calorie diet. 
B)  The doctor orders the type and amount of formula. 
C)  You can insert the feeding tube. 
D)  You determine when the feeding schedule should be.

Question 10

When assisting with IV therapy, you can do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. 
B)  adjust the flow rate as directed by the nurse. 
C)  protect the IV bag, tubing, and needle or catheter when walking the person. 
D)  tell the nurse at once if bleeding occurs from the insertion site. 
A)  follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. 
B)  adjust the flow rate as directed by the nurse. 
C)  protect the IV bag, tubing, and needle or catheter when walking the person. 
D)  tell the nurse at once if bleeding occurs from the insertion site.

Question 11

The MyPlate guidelines recommend which types of oils should be used in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetable oils 
B)  Fish oils 
C)  Oils from nuts 
D)  Canola oil 
A)  Vegetable oils 
B)  Fish oils 
C)  Oils from nuts 
D)  Canola oil

Question 12

The doctor ordered "encourage fluids" for a resident. Which action is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limit the person's intake. 
B)  Place an NPO sign above the person's bed. 
C)  Offer a variety of fluids. 
D)  Keep fluids outside of the resident's room. 
A)  Limit the person's intake. 
B)  Place an NPO sign above the person's bed. 
C)  Offer a variety of fluids. 
D)  Keep fluids outside of the resident's room.

Question 13

Which is a sign or symptom of dysphagia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent swallowing 
B)  Belching 
C)  Difficulty breathing during or after eating 
D)  Constipation 
A)  Frequent swallowing 
B)  Belching 
C)  Difficulty breathing during or after eating 
D)  Constipation

Question 14

A resident is visually impaired. You need to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feed the person. 
B)  Place the person's hand on the food. 
C)  Use the numbers on a clock to identify the location of food. 
D)  Ask the person to raise their hand if they need help. 
A)  Feed the person. 
B)  Place the person's hand on the food. 
C)  Use the numbers on a clock to identify the location of food. 
D)  Ask the person to raise their hand if they need help.

Question 15

You are going to feed a resident. You need to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Say your prayer with the person. 
B)  Sit beside the person. 
C)  Watch television while you feed the person. 
D)  Alternate between solid and liquid foods. 
A)  Say your prayer with the person. 
B)  Sit beside the person. 
C)  Watch television while you feed the person. 
D)  Alternate between solid and liquid foods.

Question 16

A nutrient is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of energy produced from the burning of food by the body. 
B)  how a serving fits into the daily diet. 
C)  a substance that is ingested, digested, absorbed, and used by the body. 
D)  the processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of food and fluids by the body. 
A)  the amount of energy produced from the burning of food by the body. 
B)  how a serving fits into the daily diet. 
C)  a substance that is ingested, digested, absorbed, and used by the body. 
D)  the processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of food and fluids by the body.

Question 17

A resident has three fluids on his tray. How many straws will you need?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Zero 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Zero

Question 18

The doctor ordered "restrict fluids" for a resident. Which action is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Record the person's intake. 
B)  Provide hygiene variety of fluids in the person's room. 
C)  Keep the water pitcher within the person's reach. 
D)  Offer water in a small glass. 
A)  Record the person's intake. 
B)  Provide hygiene variety of fluids in the person's room. 
C)  Keep the water pitcher within the person's reach. 
D)  Offer water in a small glass.

Question 19

OBRA requires which of the following for foods served in long-term care centers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food be served at the correct temperature. 
B)  Food includes seafood and steak. 
C)  Residents be served two meals and offered a bedtime snack. 
D)  Food be prepared and seasoned in a certain way. 
A)  Food be served at the correct temperature. 
B)  Food includes seafood and steak. 
C)  Residents be served two meals and offered a bedtime snack. 
D)  Food be prepared and seasoned in a certain way.

Question 20

Which statement about eating and nutrition is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food practices are the same across all cultures and religions. 
B)  Finances have no effect on what food is in the diet. 
C)  It is hard for hospitals and nursing centers to allow personal choice. 
D)  Changes from aging affect appetite and the foods eaten. 
A)  Food practices are the same across all cultures and religions. 
B)  Finances have no effect on what food is in the diet. 
C)  It is hard for hospitals and nursing centers to allow personal choice. 
D)  Changes from aging affect appetite and the foods eaten.

Exam 19: Nutrition, Fluids, Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

A person is on a fiber- and residue-restricted diet. The person can have which of the following?

Which foods are allowed on a clear-liquid diet?

Persons receiving tube feedings are at risk for aspiration. You need to report which of the following to the nurse at once?

Which is a sign or symptom of dysphagia?

A person is on a mechanical soft diet. The person can have which of the following?

When preparing the person for meals, you need to do which of the following?

Food labels contain which of the following information?

Which vitamin is needed for nerve function?

Which statement about enteral nutrition is correct?

When assisting with IV therapy, you can do all of the following except:

The MyPlate guidelines recommend which types of oils should be used in the diet?

The doctor ordered "encourage fluids" for a resident. Which action is correct?

Which is a sign or symptom of dysphagia?

A resident is visually impaired. You need to do which of the following?

You are going to feed a resident. You need to do which of the following?

A nutrient is:

A resident has three fluids on his tray. How many straws will you need?

The doctor ordered "restrict fluids" for a resident. Which action is correct?

OBRA requires which of the following for foods served in long-term care centers?

Which statement about eating and nutrition is correct?

The Nursing Assistant Working in Long-Term Care

Resident Rights, Ethics, and Laws

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Getting a Job-Career Management and Assisting With the Nursing Process

Understanding the Resident

Culture and Religion

Body Structure and Function

The Older Person

Sexuality

Safety

Preventing Falls

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics and Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers

The Residents Unit and Bedmaking

Hygiene

Grooming

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Exercise and Activity

Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Oxygen Needs and Respiratory Therapies

Measuring Vital Signs

Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

Wound Care

Pressure Ulcers

Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems

Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders

Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine System Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive System Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Developmental Disabilities

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Assisted Living

Basic Emergency Care

End-Of-Life Care

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