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Health Care Assistant (HCA) Practice Exam · Question

When assisting a client with dysphagia to eat, the HCA should:

Aspiration prevention: 90° upright, chin tucked, small bites, thickened fluids per care plan, no talking with food, remain upright 30 min after.

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Question: When assisting a client with dysphagia to eat, the HCA should:

Answer options:

  • Have them lie flat ✅ Sit them upright 90°, small bites, no talking with food
  • Use thin liquids
  • Feed quickly

Correct answer: Sit them upright 90°, small bites, no talking with food

Explanation: Aspiration prevention: 90° upright, chin tucked, small bites, thickened fluids per care plan, no talking with food, remain upright 30 min after.

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