Activities of Daily LivingDifficulty 2/5
Before feeding a resident who cannot feed themselves, what should the aide do first?
- APosition the resident flat and check the tray against the diet card
- BBegin with fluids to moisten the mouth before offering any solid food
- CAsk a family member to confirm which foods the resident prefers today
- DPosition the resident upright and check the tray against the diet card
Show answer and rationale
Correct: D. An upright position reduces aspiration risk, and checking the tray against the diet card catches a wrong tray before the resident eats from it. Proper feeding technique is named in the federal curriculum.
- A — Feeding a resident lying flat creates a serious aspiration risk.
- B — Fluids may be appropriate, but position and the correct tray come first.
- C — Preference matters, but it does not replace verifying the prescribed diet.