Personal careQuestion 1219 of 1700

Which resident may benefit from a plate guard?

  1. A resident with limited neck movement
  2. A resident with a pureed diet
  3. A resident who can use only one hand
  4. A resident with a hearing loss
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Correct answer: A resident who can use only one hand

Food can be pushed onto the utensil against the guard.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.7: Assisting With Nutrition and Fluid Needs

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026