Terminology
The transfer of nutrients from the intestines into the cells
What is absorption
Dysphagia
What is difficulty chewing or swallowing?
Jaundice
What is liver disease?
GERD
1 ounce of milk
What is 30 mls?
Another name for the large intestine
When body waste moves slowly through the intestines this can occur
What is constipation?
Loose, watery stools
What is diarrhea?
I have to get the resident ready for an enema
What is place them in SIM's position?
The resident consumed 1/4 cup of orange juice
What is 60 mLs?
1/4 cup = 2 ounces = 60 mLs
Muscular contractions that push food through the gastrointestinal tract
What is peristalsis?
Causes of lack of appetite
What are depression, isolation, poor taste, medications?
Cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomitting
What is fecal impaction?
When assisting resident to the commode, I see blood in the stool.
What is notify the nurse immediately?
What is 150 mLs?
10 ounces = 300 mLs
5 ounces = 150 mLs
300 mLs - 150 mLs = 150 mLs
Blood that is hidden, and found inside a stool with a microscope or special chemical test.
What is occult?
Normal effects of aging on the gastrointestinal system
What are decreased sense of taste/smell, difficulty chewing/swallowing, constipation, decreased absorption of vitamins/minerals
Weight loss, dry or peeling skin, fainting
What is malnutrition?
My resident asks for a substitution on her meal tray?
What is check with the dietician and/or the nurse?
At what level do you measure the urine in a container?
What is at eye level?
The fluid a person consumes
What is intake or input?
A decrease in the absorption of these occurs
What are vitamins and minerals?
Swelling of feet, ankles, fingers or hands
What is fluid overload?
I have to obtain a stool specimen and take it to the lab. These things must be written on the outside of the specimen. A special consideration when obtaining the specimen is this.
What are resident's name, date of birth and the date and time of the specimen collection?
What is making sure there is no urine or toilet paper mixed with the stool?
The amount of fluid taken in should ____ the amount of fluid excreted in a day.
What is balance or equal?