Question

It is dinnertime at the long-term care facility and you are assisting Mr. Linkins with his meal. Some of the steps that are taken when assisting a person with a meal are given below. Write down the correct order of the steps in the boxes provided below.

-Assist Mr. Linkins with toileting
-Wash Mr. Linkins' hands & face
-Check the meal tray to make sure that it has Mr. Linkins' name on it & that it contains the correct diet for Mr. Linkins
-Ask Mr. Linkins if he would like to use a clothing protector
-Uncover the meal tray & tell Mr. Linkins what is on the tray
-Allow Mr. Linkins to assist with the eating process to the best of his ability
-Remove the tray & the clothing protector, if used

Answer 1

The steps to assist a resident with their meal in a care facility include checking the meal tray, assisting with toileting, hand & face washing, offering a clothing protector, explaining the meal contents, allowing the resident to eat independently, and finally, cleaning up after the meal.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct order for assisting a person with a meal in a long-term care facility involves several steps that ensure both hygiene and comfort. The process is as follows:

1. Check the meal tray to make sure that it has Mr. Linkins' name on it and contains the correct diet for Mr. Linkins.
2. Assist Mr. Linkins with toileting before the meal.
3. Wash Mr. Linkins' hands & face to ensure cleanliness, following the CDC's recommendations for handwashing.
4. Ask Mr. Linkins if he would like to use a clothing protector to prevent spills.
5. Uncover the meal tray & tell Mr. Linkins what is on the tray so he is aware of his meal options.
6. Allow Mr. Linkins to assist with the eating process to the6
7. 45 best of his ability, fostering independence.
8. Remove the tray & the clothing protector, if used, after the meal is completed.

Answer 2

Answer: Check then uncover then allow then ask then assist wash

Step-by-step explanation:

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