Nutrition Assessment
This measurement of weight relative to height is used to screen for underweight or overweight status.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
This type of nutrition is delivered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract.
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
This diet is prescribed for clients with hypertension.
Low‑sodium diet (for hypertension)
Describe a comprehensive GI assessment in a systematic order.
Inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation.
This type of container is used to collect a stool sample for occult blood testing.
Hemoccult container for stool occult‑blood testing
This lab value, often low in malnutrition, reflects the body’s protein stores.
Serum Albumin
The most common central line used for total parenteral nutrition is the ______ catheter.
Hickman catheter (central line commonly used for TPN)
This diet restricts potassium and phosphorus and is used for clients with chronic kidney disease.
Renal diet (potassium‑ and phosphorus‑restricted for chronic kidney disease)
This assessment technique helps identify tenderness or masses in the abdomen.
Palpation of abdomen.
This stool collection technique involves avoiding contamination.
Clean‑catch stool collection technique to avoid contamination
This tool records all foods and beverages consumed in the past 24 hours to evaluate intake.
24-hour dietary recall
Before initiating parenteral feeding, this calculation determines the client’s caloric needs based on weight and stress factor.
Caloric‑needs calculation (energy requirement based on weight and stress factor)
This diet is indicated for the healing of clients with pressure ulcers.
High‑protein, high‑calorie diet (for pressure‑ulcer healing)
This type of bowel diversion involves creating an opening in the abdominal wall to allow stool to exit the body.
Stoma
This lab test detects the presence of parasites in a stool sample.
Stool ova‑and‑parasite (O&P) test for parasites
This assessment includes checking skin turgor, mucous membranes, and hair for signs of nutrient deficiencies.
What is a physical examination for nutrient deficiencies.
This technique is required when connecting the infusion set to the catheter hub.
Aseptic technique when connecting the infusion set to the catheter hub
This diet is used for clients with celiac disease.
Gluten‑free diet (for celiac disease)
This plan includes using stool softeners, fiber supplements, and timed toileting for constipation management.
Bowel Training Program
This precaution is essential when handling fecal samples to prevent transmission of infectious agents.
Standard precautions (hand hygiene, PPE) when handling fecal specimens
Name the nutrients that the body needs.
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
This complication, characterized by high blood sugar, can occur if the dextrose concentration in the parenteral solution is too high.
Hyperglycemia (high blood‑sugar complication from excess dextrose)
This carbohydrate‑controlled diet is essential for clients with diabetes mellitus.
Diabetic diet (carbohydrate‑controlled for diabetes mellitus)
This type of colostomy typically produces semi‑solid stool.
Descending‑colon colostomy (produces semi‑solid stool)