CNA Chapter 8 Exam
To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the ________ position when eating
A.) Upright
B.) Lying down
C.) Prone
D.) Lateral - A.) Upright
A nursing assistant's duties regarding tube feedings include
A.) Inserting tubes
B.) Doing the feedings
C.) Observing the feeding and reporting problems
D.) Cleaning the tubes - C.) Observing the feeding and reporting problems
Which is the most essential nutrient for life?
A.) Vegetables
B.) Water
C.) Grains
D.) Protein - B.) Water
Which of the following is a good source of protein?
A.) Corn oil
B.) An orange
C.) Fish
D.) Grape jelly - C.) Fish
Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein?
A.) Salmon
B.) Tofu
C.) Steak
D.) Bacon - B.) Tofu
According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a
person's plate?
A.) Grains and proteins
B.) Vegetables and fruits
C.) Dairy and proteins
D.) Grains and fruits - B.) Vegetables and fruits
, According to MyPlate, what percentage of milk fat should a person's dairy choices contain?
A.) 0% or 1%
B.) 2%
C.) 3%
D.) 4% - A.) 0% or 1%
Which of the following is true about food preferences?
A.) Residents are old enough that their preferences will not change
B.) It is not important to honor residents' food preferences
C.) Education is never a factor in determining food preference
D.) Religion might influence food preference - D.) Religion might influence food preference
Which of the following is an effective way for an NA to help prevent dehydration?
A.) The NA should encourage a resident to drink every time she sees him
B.) The NA should insist that the resident drink juice because it is healthy
C.) The NA should withhold fluids if a resident is incontinent
D.) The NA should leave a carton of milk with the resident each time she leaves the room -
A.) The NA should encourage a resident to drink every time she sees him
What does the abbreviation NPO mean?
A.) Nothing pureed only
B.) Not prepared on-site
C.) Nothing by mouth
D.) Note preferences only - C.) Nothing by mouth
Which of the following are signs on unintended weight loss that should be reported?
A.) Eating lean cuts of meat
B.) Eating dessert before dinner
C.) Avoiding friend foods and sweets
D.) Coughing or choking while eating - D.) Coughing or choking while eating
Which of the following statements about mealtime is true?
A.) Social interaction is an important part of mealtime
B.) Mealtime is only about getting proper nourishment
C.) Mealtime is a good time for NAs to chat with coworkers since the residents are busy
eating
D.) If an NA thinks a resident's meal looks unappetizing, she should let the resident know -
A.) Social interaction is an important part of mealtime
To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the ________ position when eating
A.) Upright
B.) Lying down
C.) Prone
D.) Lateral - A.) Upright
A nursing assistant's duties regarding tube feedings include
A.) Inserting tubes
B.) Doing the feedings
C.) Observing the feeding and reporting problems
D.) Cleaning the tubes - C.) Observing the feeding and reporting problems
Which is the most essential nutrient for life?
A.) Vegetables
B.) Water
C.) Grains
D.) Protein - B.) Water
Which of the following is a good source of protein?
A.) Corn oil
B.) An orange
C.) Fish
D.) Grape jelly - C.) Fish
Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein?
A.) Salmon
B.) Tofu
C.) Steak
D.) Bacon - B.) Tofu
According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a
person's plate?
A.) Grains and proteins
B.) Vegetables and fruits
C.) Dairy and proteins
D.) Grains and fruits - B.) Vegetables and fruits
, According to MyPlate, what percentage of milk fat should a person's dairy choices contain?
A.) 0% or 1%
B.) 2%
C.) 3%
D.) 4% - A.) 0% or 1%
Which of the following is true about food preferences?
A.) Residents are old enough that their preferences will not change
B.) It is not important to honor residents' food preferences
C.) Education is never a factor in determining food preference
D.) Religion might influence food preference - D.) Religion might influence food preference
Which of the following is an effective way for an NA to help prevent dehydration?
A.) The NA should encourage a resident to drink every time she sees him
B.) The NA should insist that the resident drink juice because it is healthy
C.) The NA should withhold fluids if a resident is incontinent
D.) The NA should leave a carton of milk with the resident each time she leaves the room -
A.) The NA should encourage a resident to drink every time she sees him
What does the abbreviation NPO mean?
A.) Nothing pureed only
B.) Not prepared on-site
C.) Nothing by mouth
D.) Note preferences only - C.) Nothing by mouth
Which of the following are signs on unintended weight loss that should be reported?
A.) Eating lean cuts of meat
B.) Eating dessert before dinner
C.) Avoiding friend foods and sweets
D.) Coughing or choking while eating - D.) Coughing or choking while eating
Which of the following statements about mealtime is true?
A.) Social interaction is an important part of mealtime
B.) Mealtime is only about getting proper nourishment
C.) Mealtime is a good time for NAs to chat with coworkers since the residents are busy
eating
D.) If an NA thinks a resident's meal looks unappetizing, she should let the resident know -
A.) Social interaction is an important part of mealtime
