Safe Food Practices
How long can food safely sit out at room temperature before it becomes unsafe?
What is 2 hours?
This religion avoids pork and fasts during the month of Ramadan.
What is Islam?
Q: The Hispanic diet increases the risk of what chronic illness?
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Who should a nurse refer a patient to for in-depth nutritional planning?
What is a Registered Dietitian?
What should a nurse do if a cognitively impaired patient is not eating?
What is offer finger foods or supervise during meals?
To what internal temperature should chicken be cooked to ensure safety?
What is 165°F (74°C)?
Followers of this religion often eat a vegetarian diet and avoid beef.
What is Hinduism?
The African American diet is associated with higher risk of what condition?
What is Hypertension?
What professional is consulted for patients with swallowing problems?
What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?
A patient is NPO before a procedure. What nursing action helps ensure safety?
What is confirm the NPO status and educate the patient?
Which kitchen practice prevents cross-contamination?
What is using separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables?
What does "kosher" mean in the Jewish dietary laws?
What is food prepared according to Jewish law, including no pork or shellfish, and no mixing meat with dairy?
Which nutrient is often excessive in processed foods, increasing risk for heart disease?
What is sodium?
Name one economic barrier to good nutrition.
What is limited income or food insecurity?
What is one strategy to promote intake in elderly patients with poor appetite?
What is offer small, frequent meals?
At what temperature should cold foods be kept to remain safe?
What is below 40°F (4°C)?
How might Seventh-day Adventists’ beliefs impact hospital meal planning?
What is they may request a vegetarian diet and avoid caffeine or alcohol?
Which two modifiable behaviors can help reduce risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
What are diet and physical activity?
What is a food desert?
What is a location with limited access to affordable, healthy food options?
A nurse is caring for a patient who only speaks Spanish. What should they do before providing nutrition education?
What is use a medical interpreter?
What is the "danger zone" temperature range where bacteria rapidly multiply in food?
What is 40°F to 140°F (4°C to 60°C)?
What should a nurse do when a patient's religion affects food choices during hospitalization?
What is conduct a cultural assessment and collaborate with dietary services?
What common beverage in many cultural diets can contribute to hidden sugar intake?
What is soda or sweetened beverages?
Name a social or cultural barrier to adequate nutrition.
What is language barrier, religious dietary restrictions, or lack of education?
A patient of the Muslim faith is hospitalized during Ramadan and is refusing meals during the day. What is the BEST nursing action?
What is coordinate meal delivery at night and adjust medication schedules as needed?