feeding aids

CNA
Activities of Daily Living
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A resident can use one hand and has difficulty pushing food onto a spoon. Which device could help the resident eat independently?

A plate guard✓ Correct

The resident can push food against the guard to load the spoon.
A nose-cutout cup✗ Incorrect

This cup helps with drinking when neck movement is limited.
A covered cup✗ Incorrect

This helps control spills and liquid flow.
A weighted utensil✗ Incorrect

This device is intended to help with shaking hands.

Answer

A. A plate guard

Rationale

A raised edge gives the resident a surface to push against while using a utensil. This can support independent eating.

RememberA plate guard helps load a utensil with one hand.

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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 · ASSISTING WITH NUTRITION AND FLUID NEEDS › Feeding Aids · 2022

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