HARTMAN NURSING ASSISTANT CARE - NUTRITION AND HYDRATION questions with correct answers

WHY is it important for CNA to report weight loss? - Ans Weight loss can mean that the resident has a serious medical condition. It can lead to skin breakdown which leads to pressure ulcers. Ways to prevent unintended weight loss - Ans Make food look good Encourage residents to eat Honor resident's food requests Help residents who have trouble eating, to eat Season foods to resident preferences Allow enough time for Without this a person can only live a few days - Ans Water What are bread, cereals, and and potatoes? - Ans Complex carbohydrates What is the most essential nutrient of for life? - Ans Water Iron and Calcium are examples of these - Ans Minerals Examples of these are butter, oil, salad dressing - Ans Fats Meat, eggs, poultry (chicken), and cheese are examples of this - Ans Proteins