Nutrition Basics
Therapeutic Diets & Feedings
Complementary & Integrative Health
Nonpharmacologic Therapies
Nursing Concepts & Interventions
100
What is the process of breaking food down into nutrients the body can use?
Digestion
100
A diet consisting of clear liquids like broth and gelatin is known as what?
Clear Liquid Diet
100
What is the difference between complementary and alternative therapies?
Complementary is used with conventional medicine; alternative is used instead of it
100
What type of therapy manipulates soft tissue to relieve pain and stress?
Massage Therapy
100
Define health, wellness, and illness.
Health: optimal functioning; Wellness: active health promotion; Illness: response to disease
200
Name the three macronutrients the body needs in large amounts.
Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fat
200
What is the difference between enteral and parenteral nutrition?
Enteral uses the GI tract; parenteral is given intravenously
200
Which U.S. organization researches complementary and integrative health practices?
NCCIH – National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
200
What therapy uses needles to stimulate specific body points?
Acupuncture
200
What is the nurse’s main goal when promoting nutritional therapy?
Assist clients in meeting their nutritional requirements safely
300
What are micronutrients, and why are they important?
Vitamins and minerals that support essential body functions like hydration and metabolism
300
What kind of diet contains soft foods that are easy to chew and digest?
Soft Diet
300
Define holistic nursing.
A client-centered approach that considers mind, body, and spirit
300
Which therapy involves using natural scents from plant extracts for healing?
Aromatherapy
300
How should nurses assess patients taking dietary supplements?
Check for efficacy, adverse reactions, and medication interactions
400
What is the average number of calories needed daily to maintain weight for most adults?
About 2,000 calories per day
400
What is the nurse’s role when a client is receiving enteral feeding?
Monitor for complications, verify tube placement, and ensure correct rate/formula
400
Give two examples of mind-body therapies.
Meditation and Deep Breathing
400
What therapy uses electronic devices to help control physiological functions?
Biofeedback
400
What is one nursing intervention for clients with difficulty swallowing?
Provide thickened liquids, upright positioning, and small frequent meals
500
Which organ produces bile that helps digest fats and removes toxins from the blood?
The Liver
500
Identify one disease process that benefits from nutritional therapy
Examples: Diabetes, Hypertension, Malnutrition, Postoperative Recovery
500
What is the focus of integrative therapies?
Combining conventional, complementary, and alternative practices for whole-person care
500
Name one manual and one bioenergetic therapy.
Manual: Chiropractic or Osteopathic care; Bioenergetic: Healing Touch or Therapeutic Touch
500
How can nurses promote wellness using nonpharmacological methods?
Encourage mindfulness, physical activity, and holistic self-care strategies