Alternative feeding methods

A resident with a feeding tube can have the meal pump turned off by the CNA while doing cares.

• True

• False

A resident with a feeding tube is always NPO.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a sign of dysphagia?

• Coughing during a meal

• Spitting out pieces of food

• Having the adam's apple go up and down

• Watering eyes when eating and drinking

If a resident leans to one side while eating you should

• Elevate their feet

• Use a wedge cushion to prevent sliding

• Notify the nurse

• Keep feed ing the resident

If a resident falls asleep when being fed, you should just let them sleep.

• True

• False

When resident's are visually impaired, which thing will you not do?

• Read their menu out loud

• Use a clock face to describe placement of food on the plate

• Face them while feeding or helping

• Put their plate to one side of the tray.

Two examples of assistive feeding devices are:

• Utensils with padded handles and plates with high sides

• Plates with high sides and lap buddies

• A clock to describe food on the plate and a wedge cushion

• A mouth swab and a clothing protector

If a resident pockets the food in one side of the cheek, it is OK to direct them to swallow the food.

• True

• False

The proper position for feeding is low fowler's

• True

• False

When feeding, notify the nurse immediately if

• The patient clutches at the throat

• The patient turns blue ( Cyanotic)

• The patient complains of tightness in the chest

• All of the above