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Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep

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Mrs. Sawyer has been a resident in the facility for three months and was having difficulty feeding herself due to her paralysis of the left arm. Danielle, the new licensed medical assistant is helping her to eat. Which statement about feeding a person is not correct?
  1. Ask if she wants to pray before eating.
  2. Use a fork to feed the client.
  3. Ask the client the order in which to serve foods.
  4. Engage the client in a pleasant conversation.
Explanation
Answer: B - Instead of fork, use spoons to feed the person. They are less likely to cause injury than forks. The spoon should only be one-third full. Many people pray before eating. Allow time and privacy for prayer. This shows respect and care for the person. Serve food and fluids in the order the person prefers. Meals provide social contact with others. Engage the person in pleasant conversation. However, allow time for chewing and swallowing.
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