Mobility and transfersQuestion 537 of 1700

A resident needs extensive help to eat. Which food choice best helps the resident take part?

  1. Pureed foods fed by staff only
  2. Foods that need a knife and fork
  3. Finger foods held in the hand
  4. Hot soup served in a large bowl
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Correct answer: Finger foods held in the hand

Finger foods are easy to hold, so the resident can feed self with less help.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.3: Promoting Joint Mobility and Activity

Practice mobility and transfers

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026