CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep

Category - Patient Care

During the end-of-shift report, the nurse informed the patient care technician that a client of Jewish faith requested for a strict kosher diet, and arrangements have been made in the dietary department. At lunchtime, which of the following meal trays would be appropriate for the patient care technician to serve said client?
  1. Pork roast, rice, vegetables, mixed fruit, milk
  2. Crab salad on a croissant, vegetables with dip, potato salad, milk
  3. Sweet and sour chicken with rice and vegetables, mixed fruit, juice
  4. Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp and vegetables, salad, mixed fruit, iced tea
Explanation

Answer: C - In the Jewish religion, those who keep Kosher believe that combining dairy products and meat is not acceptable. Pork and pork products are also not allowed. Only fish that have scales and fins are allowed; meats that are allowed include animals that are vegetable eaters, cloven-hoofed, and ritually slaughtered.

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