Food preferences

CNA
Activities of Daily Living
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A new resident mentions a religious affiliation while discussing breakfast. The nursing assistant does not yet know the resident’s food choices. What should the assistant do?

Choose foods based on the affiliation.✗ Incorrect

People with the same affiliation may make different food choices.
Ask the resident which foods they prefer.✓ Correct

Individual preferences should be requested directly.
Remove all animal foods from the tray.✗ Incorrect

The affiliation alone does not establish this restriction.
Tell the resident the menu cannot be discussed.✗ Incorrect

Asking about preferences is part of person-centered meal support.

Answer

B. Ask the resident which foods they prefer.

Rationale

An affiliation does not tell the assistant what this individual eats. Asking the resident avoids assumptions and supports personal choice.

RememberAsk the person about food preferences.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Assistant: Chapter 6: Provide for Basic Nursing Care Needs Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · NUTRITION AND FLUID NEEDS › Cultural and Religious Considerations With Nutritional Intake · 2022

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