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2 Nutrition and Hydration Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Nutrition and Hydration, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

You are setting up a meal for someone who can eat independently with a little assistance. Which arrangement best supports their independence?

  1. A

    Place the meal out of reach to avoid spills.

  2. B

    Arrange the meal so the person can see and reach the food and drink.

  3. C

    Feed the person immediately, without checking whether they can manage independently.

02
True or false
1 point

A person may need regular reminders to drink because their sense of thirst is reduced.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

After a meal, document the person’s according to workplace procedure.

04
Written response
1 point

A person has been eating less over time and has unintended weight loss and worsening weakness. What condition is a concern?

05
Choose one
1 point

A person says their dentures hurt while eating. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. A

    Tell the person that dental discomfort is not relevant to eating.

  2. B

    Insist that the person finish the meal before discussing the discomfort.

  3. C

    Ask respectfully about the problem and report it if it is new or persistent.

06
Choose all
1 point

Which actions can appropriately support a person who is having difficulty eating? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Provide a calm, comfortable mealtime and enough time to eat.

  2. B

    Offer smaller, more frequent meals or snacks when appropriate.

  3. C

    Pressure the person to eat even when they decline.

  4. D

    Offer adaptive utensils or help opening packages when needed.

07
True or false
1 point

If a person has difficulty swallowing, a caregiver may independently thicken their drinks or introduce a straw to make drinking easier.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

When offering drinks, follow any prescribed fluid limit or in the person’s care plan.

09
Written response
1 point

A person has ongoing concerns about swallowing. Which specialist may be involved in assessing the problem?

10
Choose one
1 point

While assisting with a meal, you notice that the person’s voice becomes wet and gurgling. What should you do?

  1. A

    Continue feeding at a slower pace and wait until the next meal to mention it.

  2. B

    Stop and seek help, then report the signs to the nurse or appropriate clinician.

  3. C

    Offer a straw and change the drink’s thickness without checking the care plan.

11
Choose all
1 point

Which people may be at greater risk of dehydration? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    An older adult.

  2. B

    A person whose activity level has increased, with no other change.

  3. C

    A person with a fever and sweating.

  4. D

    A person experiencing vomiting or diarrhea.

12
Choose one
1 point

A person with a heart condition has a prescribed fluid limit. Which approach is appropriate when supporting their hydration?

  1. A

    Use the same food and fluid targets for everyone to keep care consistent.

  2. B

    Increase or reduce fluids based only on the person’s preferences.

  3. C

    Follow the person’s individualized instructions, including any prescribed fluid limit.

  4. D

    Change the prescribed plan if the person seems thirsty.

13
Open ended
1 point

A person repeatedly declines meals. Describe how you should respond in a way that respects their choice and addresses the ongoing concern.

14
Choose one
1 point

Why should caregivers follow individualized food and fluid instructions rather than use the same targets for everyone?

  1. A

    Apply one standard diet and fluid target to everyone of the same age.

  2. B

    Follow the person’s individualized instructions because their health and circumstances can affect their needs.

  3. C

    Ignore prescribed instructions if the person asks for a preferred food or drink.

15
Choose one
1 point

A person has difficulty finishing a large meal but is willing to eat small amounts. Which approach may support their intake?

  1. A

    Insist that the person finish a large meal before leaving the table.

  2. B

    Offer smaller, more frequent meals or snacks when appropriate.

  3. C

    Replace the person’s preferred foods with supplements without consulting anyone.

  4. D

    Encourage eating quickly so the meal does not become tiring.

16
Choose one
1 point

A caregiver is planning a meal for a person with a prescribed diet and specific cultural food preferences. What is the best approach?

  1. A

    Offer only foods that are easiest for the caregiver to prepare.

  2. B

    Set aside the care plan so the person can choose any food.

  3. C

    Offer enjoyable foods that fit the care plan and the person’s preferences.

  4. D

    Avoid asking about preferences because they may complicate meal support.

17
Choose one
1 point

A person declines a meal. Which response best respects their choice while supporting their care?

  1. A

    Respect the choice, consider offering again later, and report persistent poor intake.

  2. B

    Keep offering food until the person accepts it.

  3. C

    Argue that eating is necessary and insist on another bite.

  4. D

    Record the refusal but never mention it to anyone.

18
True or false
1 point

True or false: A caregiver should independently thicken a person’s drinks if they seem to have difficulty swallowing.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

Before helping someone eat, what position should you place them in to support safer eating? Enter the position in one word.

20
Written response
1 point

What two-word change in urine appearance is listed as a possible sign of dehydration? Enter one two-word sign.