Nourishment Volunteer Quiz
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- 1.
Which of the following are reasons a patient may need mealtime assistance?(Check all that apply, there may be more than 1 answer)
- A.
Poor or slow chewing
- B.
Difficulty with beginning, organizing, or completing the meal
- C.
Difficulty getting to the cafeteria or dining area.
- D.
Difficulty opening containers.
- E.
Loss of appetite
Correct Answer(s)
A. Poor or slow chewing
B. Difficulty with beginning, organizing, or completing the meal
D. Difficulty opening containers.
E. Loss of appetiteExplanation
All of the above are reasons a patient may need mealtime assistance except:
- Difficulty getting to the cafeteria or dining area: Food trays can be brought to patient rooms, thus patients are do not need to go to a cafeteria or common dining area for meals.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Debbie is providing nourishment to a patient at lunchtime, but the patient refuses to eat. What should she do?
- A.
Stop feeding immediately and notify the nurse. There may be an underlying medical cause requiring urgent attention.
- B.
Gently encourage the patient to start the meal with supplements provided on the tray. She should only notify nurse if the patient continues to refuse.
- C.
Ask the patient what they would like to eat and provide the items to the patient if they are not on the tray. Notify nurse which items were given to patient.
- D.
Leave patient and return in 20 minutes. Usually patients just need a bit of time to gain an appetite. Notify nurse if patient refuses to eat after the 20 minute wait period.
Correct Answer
B. Gently encourage the patient to start the meal with supplements provided on the tray. She should only notify nurse if the patient continues to refuse.Explanation
The volunteer should try gentle encouragement/distraction. If supplements are provided on the tray, volunteer can encourage patient to start meal with it. If the patient continues to refuse, then a nurse should be notified.Rate this question:
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- 3.
if a patient has difficulty breathing, the volunteer should:
- A.
Call a code blue and immediately begin CPR if they know how.
- B.
Wait a couple of minutes to see if patient condition improves. If patient continues to have trouble breathing, a staff member must be notified.
- C.
Stop feeding the patient and notify a staff member immediately.
- D.
Stop feeding immediately and call a code blue.
Correct Answer
C. Stop feeding the patient and notify a staff member immediately.Explanation
This is an urgent situation and volunteers must notify staff immediately. It is the staff member's responsibility to perform CPR or call a code blue if necessary.Rate this question:
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- 4.
If a patient's left side is paralyzed, the volunteer should sit on the person's ______ side.
Correct Answer
right
strong - 5.
It is ok to provide a patient with water as long as you check the orange wrist band/poster and provide water at the appropriate thickness.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Some patients are not allowed to be assisted by volunteers, therefore it is important to always check with staff before assisting anyone.Rate this question:
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- 6.
You can feed a patient in a reclined position if they give you permission and you lower your chair so that you are at eye level.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Please only feed patients who are upright and positioned at 90 degrees. If the patient refuses, notify them that it is unsafe and can result in aspiration or choking. If they continue to refuse, notify a staff member.Rate this question:
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- 7.
If a patient is sleeping at lunchtime, you should:
- A.
Leave the food tray in the patients room and let staff know where you left the tray.
- B.
Attempt to gently wake the patient, and notify staff if patient does not wake.
- C.
Check on patient again in 30 minutes. If patient is still not awake, notify a staff member.
- D.
Do not disturb patient and notify staff immediately.
Correct Answer
B. Attempt to gently wake the patient, and notify staff if patient does not wake. -
- 8.
If a patient is coughing excessively when you feed him/her, you should:(check all that apply, there may be more than one answer)
- A.
Stop feeding immediately
- B.
Call a code blue
- C.
Perform the Heimlich maneuver if patient is choking and you are trained in the procedure
- D.
Gently pat the patient on the back
- E.
Notify a staff member urgently.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Stop feeding immediately
E. Notify a staff member urgently.Explanation
Volunteers should notify staff immediately, and staff will call a code blue if necessary. Volunteers are not responsible for performing any interventions such as the Heimlich or CPR even if they are trained.Rate this question:
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- 9.
If a patient falls asleep during a meal, I should first stop feed and attempt to gently wake the patient, then notify a nurse if the patient does not wake.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Which of the following are signs a person is finished swallowing and is ready for another bite:
- A.
Adams apple rising and dropping indicating swallowing.
- B.
Patient pointing at food to indicate what they would like to eat next
- C.
Patient opens mouth to indicate readiness
- D.
No food pockets left in mouth.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Adams apple rising and dropping indicating swallowing.
C. Patient opens mouth to indicate readiness
D. No food pockets left in mouth.Explanation
All of the above are signals a patient is ready for another bite except:
* Patient pointing at food to indicate what they would like to eat next. This does not indicate patient is ready for another bite.Rate this question:
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- 11.
While providing nourishment, the volunteer should be positioned at ________ with the patient.
Correct Answer(s)
eyelevel
eye level
eye-level - 12.
During mealtimes, patients should be positioned at _______ degrees.
Correct Answer(s)
ninety
90 - 13.
Janiece has been providing nourishment to Mr. E on Fridays at lunchtime for the past year. Since she has been working with Mr. E for so long, she is very familiar with his dietary restrictions. Mr. E has all his natural teeth and doesn't like wearing bibs. Today, Janiece is assisting with providing nourishment to patients at the annual Strawberry Social festival. What must Janiece do before providing nourishment to Mr. E? (Check all that apply. There can be more than one answer).
- A.
Introduce herself to Mr. E by first and last name
- B.
Check orange wristband/poster to ensure right consistency
- C.
Inform Mr. E that she is unable to assist him unless he wears a bib.
- D.
Check with nursing or recreation staff to see if patient can be fed by a volunteer
- E.
Check swallowing/eating strategies
- F.
Check that dentures are properly fitted
Correct Answer(s)
B. Check orange wristband/poster to ensure right consistency
D. Check with nursing or recreation staff to see if patient can be fed by a volunteer
E. Check swallowing/eating strategiesExplanation
All of the items listed must be done EVERY TIME before providing nourishment to EVERY patient except:
* Introduce yourself by first and last name- Once a patient is familiar with you, it is not necessary introduce yourself every time. Also, you do not tell to tell patients your last name.
* Inform patient you are unable to assist unless they wear a bib- Wearing a bib is a personal choice. Patients are not required to wear a bib if they do not wish to.
* Check denture are properly fitted- In this particular scenario, Mr.E has excellent dental health thus does not wear dentures. While you should ensure that patients with dentures have them properly fitted before eating, this is not applicable to this specific situation.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which of the following warning signs/symptoms need to be reported to staff urgently?(Check all that apply, there may be more than one answer)
- A.
Patient refuses to eat
- B.
Tear in eyes
- C.
Excessive coughing
- D.
Grabbing at the throat
- E.
Complaints of heartburn or reflux
- F.
Wet/gurgled voice after swallowing
- G.
Gagging or vomiting
- H.
Turning blue in the lips or face
- I.
Gasping for air or struggling to breathe.
Correct Answer(s)
C. Excessive coughing
D. Grabbing at the throat
G. Gagging or vomiting
H. Turning blue in the lips or face
I. Gasping for air or struggling to breathe.Explanation
All the above instances where a volunteer should stop feeding a patient and seek staff attention. However, the correct answers are cases where immediate urgent communication with staff is required.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of the following are examples of mixed consistency foods?
- A.
Hamburger
- B.
Mint chocolate chip ice cream
- C.
Blueberry pancake
- D.
Mango Smoothie
- E.
Chicken noodle soup
Correct Answer(s)
B. Mint chocolate chip ice cream
E. Chicken noodle soupExplanation
Mixed consistencies are foods that have both a solid and liquid component.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Aspiration is the action of inhaling. It is important to time each bite with when a patient is aspirating to prevent choking.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Aspiration is when food or liquid enters the lungs. This can lead to choking as well as pneumonia.Rate this question:
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- 17.
You can help a patient get a bag of chips from the vending machine if you check their orange wristband and they are able to eat regular solids.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Some patients can not be assisted by volunteers, therefore you should always check with staff before assisting a patient. Since chips are regular texture, a patient would not have a wristband unless they were on restricted fluids. It is also important to remember that there are many reasons for a patient not wearing a wristband, for example:
- Patient has restrictions but refuses to wear a wristband
- Wristband has fallen off
- Patient has no diet restrictionsRate this question:
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