COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
, How much fluid should the average adult take in each day? - ANSWER1,500 milliliters.
Liquid nutritional supplements are offered: - ANSWERBetween meals.
Approximately how much daily urine output is normal for an average adult? -
ANSWER1,500 milliliters.
Accurate recording of fluid intake includes: - ANSWERAll fluid the patient/resident
consumes during a shift.
Which abbreviation is used most frequently to measure fluid intake and output? -
ANSWERml.
After totaling the intake and output at the end of a shift, the Nurse Assistant realizes that
a patient's/resident's intake is 1200 milliliters and output is 325 milliliters. What is the
best action for the Nurse Assistant at this time? - ANSWERReport this information to
the charge nurse.
(This observation is important because what goes in must come out!)
A patient/resident has a gastrostomy tube. The Nurse Assistant knows that this is: (GI
TUBE) - ANSWERA tube inserted through the ABDOMINAL wall into the stomach for
feeding.
When caring for a patient/resident who receives tube feedings the Nurse Assistant must
always: - ANSWERElevate the head while the feeding is infusing.
Which of the following is included in a clear liquid diet? - ANSWERFlavored gelatin.
Why is accurate recording of the food consumption of a patient/resident with diabetes
important? - ANSWERThe diabetic diet may be balanced by insulin or diabetic
medications.
A sign that states NPO is posted on the door of a patient/resident. This means that the
patient/resident should: - ANSWERHave nothing by mouth.
A patient/resident has to order "Force Fluids." What is the best way to follow this order?
- ANSWEREncourage the patient/resident to take in as much fluid as possible.
What action is essential before serving a meal tray to a patient/resident? -
ANSWERCheck the diet card and patient/resident identification.