CORRECT Answers
Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER - process involved in the ingestion, digestion,
absorption, and use of food and fluids by the boy
Good nutrition is needed for? - CORRECT ANSWER - growth, healing, and body
functions
My Plate - CORRECT ANSWER - encourages healthy eating from 5 food groups
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - gives energy and blood sugar to the body
Therapeutic Diets - CORRECT ANSWER - Diets for people who have certain Illnesses,
also called special or modified diets.
Mechanical soft diet - CORRECT ANSWER - soft and easy to chew
NAS sodium controlled - CORRECT ANSWER - used for people with kidney, heart
problems
Dysphagia diet - CORRECT ANSWER - easy to swallow
Nursing assistants record all intake - CORRECT ANSWER - except intravenous
Daily fluid intake is - CORRECT ANSWER - 2000-3000 ml/day
Residents that are at risk for dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER - bedrest, dysphagia,
confused residents, residents with vomiting and/or diarrhea
, Warning signs of dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER - dry mouth, cracked lips, sunken
eyes, dark urine
Nursing assistants action steps - CORRECT ANSWER - -report observations and warning
signs to the nurse
-encourage resident to drink every time you see the resident
-offer 2-4 ounces of water or fluid frequently
-be sure to record fluid intake
-offer sips of liquid between bites of food at meals and snacks
-make sure water pitcher or cup can be lifted by the resident
-offer the appropriate assistance if resident cannot drink without help
1 ounce equals - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 ml/cc
Graduate - CORRECT ANSWER - used to measure urine and vomit
Intake and output record may be kept at the? - CORRECT ANSWER - beside or at nurse
station
Intake records for meals will bekept in - CORRECT ANSWER - dietary area
Preparing residents for meals to promote their comfort: - CORRECT ANSWER - -assist
residents with elimination needs
-provide oral care and make sure dentures are in place
-make sure eyeglasses and hearing aids are in place
-make sure incontinent persons are clean and dry
-position the person in comfortable position
-assist with handwashing