CNA Practice Test
Personal careQuestion 821 of 1700

What do you check first when you bring a meal tray to a resident?

  1. The temperature of the resident’s coffee cup
  2. The dessert choice listed on the resident’s tray
  3. The color of the plate that is on the tray
  4. The card shows this resident’s name
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Correct answer: The card shows this resident’s name

Check the name first, then check that the diet, texture, and liquid thickness match.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.22: Skills Checklist- Preparing Clients for Meals and Assisting With Feeding

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026