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Week 10 NCO PT 4

Week 10 Safety Post test 4

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A patient has been recently admitted to the hospital. What indications, if observed, may suggest that the patient has dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)? Select all that apply. - persistent drooling - changes in voice after swallowing. - wet, gurgly voice
In the change of shift report, the nurse was told a patient requires "minimal assistance with meals." What should the nurse expect to do for the patient at mealtime? Select all that apply. - Open packages and cartons - Assist the patient to an upright position- Ask the patient if he or she needs the nurse to cut up the food or butter the bread. - Document the indtake
A patient has sever rheumatoid arthritis affecting her hands. What measures can be taken to facilitate optimum nutrition? Select all that apply. -Determine the patient's food preferences. - Provide adaptive utensils (e.g. large handles) - Attach a plate guard to the plate.
Which of the following are appropriate measures to help the patient with dysphagia to swallow and prevent aspiration? Select all that apply. - Add thickener to thin liquids - Place food on the unaffected side of the mouth. - Place the patient in the high Fowler's position- Provide verbal coaching.
A hospitalized patient has repeatedly refused her meals. What should the nurse do? Select all that apply. - Determine the patient's food preferences. - Determine whether the patient is in pain.
What are some examples of "verbal coaching" that can be used when feeding the adult dependent patient who has difficulty swallowing? Select all that apply. - Open your mouth. - Raise your tongue to the roof of your mouth. - Close your mouth and swallow.
Created by: Brandi Sizemore
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