Feed Resident who is sitting in chair

TIME ALLOWED: 3 MINUTES

The candidate is asked to feed a snack to a resident who is not able to feed him/herself. The resident is sitting in a chair in an inappropriate position for feeding. A Food and Fluid Intake Form (sample provided on the website) is provided to record the resident’s estimated food and fluid intake. The role of the resident is played by a person.

1. Greet resident, address by name, and introduce self? (IC)

2. Provide explanations to resident about care before beginning and during care? (IC)

3. Assist or cue resident to sit upright in chair before feeding?

4. Offer or assist resident to wash hands before feeding using a damp washcloth, paper towel, or hand wipe?

5. Sit while feeding the resident?

6. Offer to protect resident’s clothing with a barrier before feeding, and if used, remove barrier at end of feeding

7. Use spoon to feed

8. Offer fluids to drink throughout feeding; at least every 2-3 bites of food

9. Allow resident the opportunity to swallow before feeding the next bite

10. Converse with resident during meal (e.g., encourage intake)

11. Leave area around resident’s mouth clean and dry when care completed

12. Complete skill placing any used linen in hamper, disposing of trash, and leaving overbed table dry

13. Record the amount of the resident’s food intake on the Food and Fluid Intake Form within 25% of the nurse’s measurement

14. Record the amount of the resident’s fluid intake on the Food and Fluid Intake Form within 25% of the nurse’s measurement

15. Ask resident about preferences during care

16. Use Standard Precautions and infection control measures when providing care

17. Ask resident about comfort or needs during care or before care completed

18. Promote resident’s rights during care

19. Promote resident’s safety during care