CNA Certification (Written Exam)Activities of Daily LivingMedium
A resident is visually impaired and needs assistance with feeding. To encourage independence and ensure safety, how should the CNA describe the food on the plate?
- ADescribe the food using the face of a clock as a reference.
- BTell the resident, 'Here's your meat, and here are your vegetables.'
- CMix all the food together so the resident can easily find it.
- DPoint to each food item and name it as you touch it.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Describe the food using the face of a clock as a reference.
Using the clock face method provides a clear, consistent, and independent way for a visually impaired resident to locate different food items on their plate, promoting dignity and reducing the risk of spills.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This description is too vague and does not help the resident locate specific items.
- C. Mixing food can be unappetizing and does not help the resident identify individual components or maintain independence.
- D. Touching food is unsanitary and does not help the resident learn to locate items independently.
Clock Face Method for Feeding
A technique used to describe the location of food on a plate to a visually impaired person, using the analogy of a clock face.
- Promotes independence and dignity.
- Provides a clear and consistent reference system.
- Helps prevent spills and allows for food selection.
Memory trick: Sight with a Clock's Might.