Nutritional Assessment
This common dietary assessment asks a client to recall everything eaten in the last 24 hours.
What is a 24-hour recall?
This nutrient is the body's primary energy source.
What are carbohydrates?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K belong to this vitamin group.
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
Tube placement must be checked before administering these three things.
What are medications, fluids, and feedings?
The amount of mL in one ounce.
What is 30 mL?
This measurement compares weight to height and helps classify nutritional status.
What is BMI?
This macronutrient provides 9 calories per gram.
What are fats (lipids)?
This vitamin improves iron absorption.
What is Vitamin C?
Coughing, choking, and dyspnea may indicate this complication.
What is aspiration?
Religious practices, culture, and socioeconomic status are examples of this.
What are factors that affect nutrition?
A BMI of 32 falls into this category.
What is obesity?
These nutrients provide 4 calories per gram and are important for tissue repair.
What are proteins?
This electrolyte is closely monitored for dysrhythmias.
What is potassium?
The nurse should elevate the HOB during feeding and for this long afterward.
What is 1 hour?
What is a swallow assessment?
The normal albumin range is this.
What is 3.5–5.0 g/dL?
Soy is an example of this type of protein.
What is a complete protein?
Positive Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs suggest deficiency of this electrolyte.
What is calcium?
A residual volume greater than this amount on two consecutive checks may require withholding feedings.
What is 250 mL?
TPN is ONLY given this route.
What is intravenously?
*What type of IV access is needed?*
Low albumin levels may suggest this nutritional problem.
What is malnutrition?
Name the three macronutrients.
What are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
This mineral is important for oxygen transport and preventing anemia.
What is iron?
This is the priority action when aspiration is suspected.
What is stop the feeding?
You should document this amount of mL in the EHR when your client drinks 4 ounces of apple juice.
What is 120 mL?
*4 ounces x 30 mL/1oz = 120 ml*