Chapter 15 CNA Test

According to MyPlate, what percentage of milk fat should be in a person's dairy choices? (A) 0% or 1% (B) 2% (C) 3% (D) 4%

(A) 0% or 1%

To convert ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply by (A) 30 (B) 20 (C) 60 (D) 15

(A) 30

At which angle should residents be positioned for eating? (A) 90 degrees (B) 120 degrees (C) 180 degrees (D) 98 degrees

(A) 90 degrees

A diet used for people with ulcers that avoids alcohol and spicy foods is called the (A) Bland diet (B) Liquid diet (C) Low-fat diet (D) High-residue diet

(A) Bland diet

Which of the following is one way that residents who have diabetes eat a healthy diet? (A) By counting carbohydrates (carb-counting) (B) By eating whatever they want but keeping track of it in a food diary (C) By adding more sugar into their diet (D) By eating large amounts of food and then exercising vigorously to burn

(A) By counting carbohydrates (carb-counting)

This type of diet eliminates foods containing wheat flour and is used for people who have celiac disease. (A) Gluten-free diet (B) Low-cholesterol diet (C) Low-residue diet (D) Modified calorie diet

(A) Gluten-free diet

42. Which type of residents may have an order for thickened liquids? (A) Residents who have swallowing problems (B) Residents who refuse to drink water (C) Residents who do not eat meat (D) Residents who have certain religious beliefs

(A) Residents who have swallowing problems

If a resident refuses to wear a clothing protector, the nursing assistant should (A) Respect the resident's refusal (B) Refuse to serve the resident until she puts it on (C) Insist that the resident wear it (D) Point out to the resident that she is making her work more difficult

(A) Respect the resident's refusal

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 colleagues 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.

Which of the following is an effective way for an NA to help prevent dehydration? (A) The NA should encourage the 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 administer a saline solution IV for a resident who is dehydrated.

(A) The NA should encourage the resident to drink every time she sees him.

Which of the following is a common reason why a resident may be on a fluid-restricted diet? (A) The resident has heart disease. (B) The resident has urinary incontinence. (C) The resident has constipation. (D) The resident has pressure ulcers.

(A) The resident has heart disease.

Which statement best describes a pureed diet? (A) This diet consists of food that is blended into a thick paste for easier swallowing. (B) This diet consists of clear juices, broth, gelatin, and Popsicle. (C) This diet consists of lean cuts of meat and nonfat dairy products. (D) This diet restricts protein for people who have kidney disease.

(A) This diet consists of food that is blended into a thick paste for easier swallowing.

3. To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the _____ position when eating. (A) Upright (B) Lying down (C) Prone (D) Lateral

(A) Upright

When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the nursing assistant should (A) Watch for signs of choking (B) Place food in the weaker side of the resident's mouth (C) Offer another bite of food before the resident has swallowed the last bite (D) Encourage the resident to take large bites

(A) Watch for signs of choking

Eight ounces is equal to _____ cc. (A) 180 (B) 240 (C) 210 (D) 120

(B) 240

2. Which of the following is one of the nutritional problems of the elderly? (A) Increased appetite makes it hard to stay slender. (B) Body movement slows, and reduced activity affects appetite. (C) Metabolism increases. (D) Nutritional problems are no different for the elderly than for anybody else.

(B) Body movement slows, and reduced activity affects appetite.

What information is found on a diet card? (A) Infection prevention procedures (B) Food likes and dislikes (C) Care team members' names (D) Advance directives

(B) Food likes and dislikes

A diet often used for people who need to keep the intestinal tract free of food is (A) Bland diet (B) Liquid diet (C) Low-fat diet (D) High-residue diet

(B) Liquid diet

What is the first food to be restricted in a low-sodium diet? (A) Milk (B) Salt (C) Poultry (D) Foods high in fat

(B) Salt

7. Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein? (A) Salmon (B) Tofu (C) Steak (D) Bacon

(B) Tofu

8. 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

Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for life? (A) Vegetables (B) Water (C) Grains (D) Protein

(B) Water

Which of the following foods is high in potassium? (A) Pasta (B) Ham (C) Avocado (D) Coconut

(C) Avocado

Which of the following is a good source of protein? (A) Corn oil (B) An orange (C) Fish (D) Grape jelly

(C) Fish

_____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid. (A) Dehydration (B) Input (C) Fluid balance (D) Restrict fluids

(C) Fluid balance

Residents who are on a low-residue diet must limit which of the following foods? (A) Foods that are spicy (B) Sugary foods (C) Foods that are high in fiber (D) Low-fat foods

(C) Foods that are high in fiber

Which type of vegetarian diet eliminates poultry, meats, fish, and eggs, but allows dairy products? (A) Ovo-vegetarian diet (B) Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet (C) Lacto-vegetarian diet (D) Vegan diet

(C) Lacto-vegetarian diet

This type of diet is ordered as either clear or full. (A) Low-residue diet (B) Pureed diet (C) Liquid diet (D) Bland diet

(C) Liquid diet

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

A nursing assistant's duties regarding tube feedings include (A) Inserting the tubes (B) Doing the feedings (C) Observing the feeding and reporting problems (D) Cleaning the tubes

(C) Observing the feeding and reporting problems

How can an NA best help residents with eating? (A) The nursing assistant should choose which foods residents eat first. (B) The nursing assistant should review her documentation paperwork while residents are eating since residents will be busy. (C) The nursing assistant should identify the food and fluids in front of residents. (D) The nursing assistant should do everything for residents during mealtime so residents will not be anxious

(C) The nursing assistant should identify the food and fluids in front of residents.

Residents who need some assistance with eating may benefit from (A) The nursing assistant doing everything for the resident (B) The nursing assistant insisting that the resident manage eating alone so that he can learn to be independent (C) The nursing assistant using the hand-over-hand approach (D) The nursing assistant telling his family that they need to visit at mealtimes to help

(C) The nursing assistant using the hand-over-hand approach

Which of the following is a reason why a resident might be placed on a special diet? (A) Because the NA thinks the resident is too heavy (B) Because the dietary department is testing out new recipes (C) Because the resident does not care for eggs (D) Because the resident has food allergies

(D) Because the resident has food allergies

1. A well-balanced diet (A) Is very difficult to achieve (B) Does not provide any health benefit (C) Contains many servings of fats and sugars (D) Can help promote healing

(D) Can help promote healing

When serving meal trays, the nursing assistant should (A) Not worry about identifying residents because the food will get cold (B) Serve favorite residents first (C) Serve female residents before male residents (D) Correctly identify a resident before serving the tray

(D) Correctly identify a resident before serving the tray

Which of the following are signs of unintended weight loss that should be reported? (A) Eating lean cuts of meat (B) Eating dessert before dinner (C) Avoiding fried foods and sweets (D) Coughing or choking while eating

(D) Coughing or choking while eating

Why is it important for a nursing assistant to observe plates and meal trays when residents have finished eating? (A) It helps the NA decide what to feed residents first. (B) Residents who are trying to lose weight will want the NA to keep a record of how much they have eaten. (C) It helps the NA write a new diet order if the current one is not working. (D) It helps to identify a change in residents' food preferences.

(D) It helps to identify a change in residents' food preferences.

In order to lose weight, a resident may be placed on this diet: (A) Low-residue diet (B) Soft diet (C) Gluten-free diet (D) Modified calorie diet

(D) Modified calorie diet

Which of the following is low in saturated fats? (A) Cheese (B) Bacon (C) Whole milk (D) Olive oil

(D) Olive oil

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.

A diet that consists of foods that are chopped to help people who have trouble chewing and swallowing is called (A) Low-cholesterol diet (B) High-potassium diet (C) Low-residue diet (D) Soft diet

(D) Soft diet

Which type of vegetarian diet eliminates all poultry, meats, fish, eggs, and dairy products, along with all foods that are derived from animals? (A) Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet (B) Lacto-vegetarian diet C) Ovo-vegetarian diet (D) Vegan diet

(D) Vegan diet

Which of the following is a symptom of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)? (A) Eating everything on the tray at every meal (B) Sweating profusely during meals (C) Fever during meals (D) Watering eyes during meals

(D) Watering eyes during meals

The type of diet increases the intake of fiber and whole grains and is prescribed for residents who have constipation and bowel disorders. A. High-residue diet B. Liquid diet C. Gluten-free diet D. Low-fat diet

A. High-residue diet

According to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), a Level 2 / Mildly Thick Liquid can be A. Sipped from a straw with mild effort B. Only eaten with a spoon with efoort C. Consumed with chopsticks with mild effort D. Eaten with a fork and must be hard and crunchy

A. Sipped from a straw with mild effort

Which of the following is true of the family dining style? A. Family dining is when a resident's family calls ahead to the facility to arrange the meal. B. Family dining is when a meal is served in the activity room on a tray. C. Family dining allows residents to serve and pass food on platters by table. D. Family dining is when a meal is laid out on a table in one location for residents to help themselves.

C. Family dining allows residents to serve and pass food on platters by table.