Question

1. what should you do if someone starts coughing while you are feeding them?

lean them backwards.
lean them forward.
give them a drink of water.
leave them alone to get help.

1. you are setting up a meal for an individual who has a level 6, soft & bitesize diet. the following items are in front of the individual at mealtime: a tuna salad sandwich, carrot sticks, potato salad, and cooked peas. which item would you remove to comply with their modified diet?

potato salad
carrot sticks
cooked peas
tuna sandwich

1. you are caring for mr. johnson who has dysphagia and requires level 4, extremely thick liquids. which of the following would be appropriate to provide?

ice water with a straw
chicken noodle soup
milk that holds its shape on a spoon
cranberry juice that is labeled nectar thick

1. which statement best describes how to feed someone?

place small bites on their tongue and gently press down
offer all of one food item to an individual before offering another.
hold beverages until after they have eaten all of their meal
remain silent while you feed them so that they can concentrate

1. which common medical condition contributes to dry mouth?

glaucoma
diabetes
cystic fibrosis
tendinitis

Explanation:

1. When someone starts coughing while being fed, leaning them forward helps prevent aspiration. Leaning backward could make it worse. Giving water might not be helpful if choking is suspected, and leaving alone is dangerous.
2. A level 6, soft & bitesize diet requires foods that are easy to chew. Carrot sticks are hard and not suitable. Potato salad (soft), cooked peas (soft), and tuna sandwich (if made with soft bread) are more appropriate.
3. Level 4 extremely thick liquids should hold their shape. Milk that holds its shape on a spoon meets this criterion. Ice water is thin, chicken noodle soup has broth (not thick enough), and nectar - thick is a different consistency level.
4. Offering all of one food item before another helps the person focus on eating one thing at a time. Placing food on the tongue and pressing down is not a standard feeding practice. Holding beverages until after the meal is not necessary, and remaining silent is not the best approach as communication can be part of a positive feeding experience.
5. Diabetes can cause dry mouth due to high blood sugar levels affecting saliva production. Glaucoma (eye condition), cystic fibrosis (respiratory and digestive), and tendinitis (muscle - tendon) are not typically associated with dry mouth.

Answer:

1. Lean them forward.
2. Carrot sticks.
3. Milk that holds its shape on a spoon.
4. Offer all of one food item to an individual before offering another.
5. Diabetes.