Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 375 of 1700
A resident has a significant vision problem. How can you help the resident with the meal tray?
- Cut all the food into small pieces, then leave the tray and go
- Feed the resident every bite so that no food is spilled
- Use the clock method to say where each food is on the plate
- Remove the plate cover and leave the tray on the table
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Correct answer: Use the clock method to say where each food is on the plate
The clock method tells the resident where each food is, such as peas at 3 o'clock.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026