feeding

CNA
Activities of Daily Living
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A resident is being assisted with lunch and takes extra time to finish each mouthful. What should the nursing assistant do?

Offer the next spoonful while the resident is still chewing✗ Incorrect

Give the resident enough time to finish the current mouthful.
Wait for the resident to chew and swallow before offering more✓ Correct

Pacing the meal gives the resident time to manage each bite.
Place several spoonfuls in the mouth to shorten lunch✗ Incorrect

Large, rapid portions do not allow adequate time for chewing and swallowing.
Stop offering food for the rest of the day✗ Incorrect

Taking time to eat does not by itself justify withholding later meals.

Answer

B. Wait for the resident to chew and swallow before offering more

Rationale

The assistant should pace feeding to the resident. Small portions and time to finish each mouthful support safer assistance.

RememberAllow time for each bite to be chewed and swallowed.

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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 · SKILLS CHECKLIST: PREPARING CLIENTS FOR MEALS AND ASSISTING WITH FEEDING · 2022

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