Certified Nursing Assistant | CNA Chapter 8 Exam - Questions and Answers

Certified Nursing Assistant | CNA Chapter 8 Exam - Questions and Answers To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the ________ position when eating A.) Upright B.) Lying down C.) Prone D.) Lateral 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 Which is the most essential nutrient for life? A.) Vegetables B.) Water C.) Grains D.) Protein Which of the following is a good source of protein? A.) Corn oil B.) An orange C.) Fish D.) Grape jelly Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein? A.) Salmon B.) Tofu C.) Steak D.) Bacon 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 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% 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 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 What does the abbreviation NPO mean? A.) Nothing pureed only B.) Not prepared on-site C.) Nothing by mouth D.) Note preferences only Which of the following are signs on unintended weight loss that should be reported?