Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Exam

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What does raising the head of the bed aid in during tube feeding?

Improves patient comfort
Facilitates digestion
Helps prevent aspiration
Reduces blood pressure

The correct answer is: Helps prevent aspiration

Raising the head of the bed during tube feeding is crucial for helping to prevent aspiration. Aspiration occurs when food or liquid enters the airway and lungs instead of the stomach, which can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia. By elevating the head of the bed, gravity helps to keep the feeding materials directed toward the stomach and minimizes the risk of them flowing back into the throat, which could potentially cause choking or aspiration into the lungs. Proper patient positioning is an essential practice in nursing care, especially for those who may have swallowing difficulties or are unable to protect their airway during feeding. While improving patient comfort and potentially aiding in digestion are also benefits of elevating the head of the bed, the primary and most critical reason for doing so during tube feeding is to safeguard against aspiration.