feeding assistance

CNA
Activities of Daily Living
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A resident needs help at lunch and eats slowly. What should the nursing assistant do between bites?

Allow time for chewing and swallowing✓ Correct

The resident needs time to finish each mouthful.
Offer the next bite immediately✗ Incorrect

A hurried pace does not allow enough time.
Place several bites in the mouth together✗ Incorrect

Small amounts and a reasonable pace are appropriate.
Stop offering drinks until the meal is over✗ Incorrect

Fluids should be offered during the meal.

Answer

A. Allow time for chewing and swallowing

Rationale

A comfortable pace gives the resident time to manage each mouthful. Offer drinks during the meal as appropriate.

RememberGive the resident time to swallow.

Sources

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Assistant: Chapter 5: Provide for Personal Care Needs of Clients Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · SKILLS CHECKLIST: PREPARING CLIENTS FOR MEALS AND ASSISTING WITH FEEDING · 2022

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