CNA Practice Test
Personal careQuestion 823 of 1700

How should a resident be positioned during a meal?

  1. Upright, at least 45 degrees
  2. Flat in bed with one pillow
  3. Lying on the side in bed
  4. Raised only about 15 degrees
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Correct answer: Upright, at least 45 degrees

Sitting upright makes it easier to swallow and lowers the risk of aspiration.

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