Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

When a resident is confined to bed, what items must be provided on a bedside stand for drinking water?

1. A cup and a thermometer

2. A pitcher of ice and a cup

3. A covered pitcher of drinking water and a glass

4. A glass of milk and a straw

The correct answer is: A covered pitcher of drinking water and a glass

When a resident is confined to bed, it is important for their caregivers to have a covered pitcher of drinking water and a glass on their bedside stand. This allows the resident easy access to water without the risk of contaminants getting into their water. Options A, B, and D do not include a covered pitcher for drinking water, which could potentially lead to contamination if left open. Additionally, a thermometer or milk and a straw are not necessary for providing water to a confined resident. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate and necessary choice.