Nutrition
When fasting for a religious belief what is the most appropriate diet to offer the pt/resident?
No food at all
Which of the following is documented and recorded as output? A. Soup B. Jello C. Vomitus D. Coffee
C. Vomit
What angle should the bed be before feeding a resident?
90 degrees
How many milliliters are in one ounce
30
What is the term for a "serios loss of mental abilities"
Dementia
What type of diet avoids all meat, fish, poultry?
Vegetarian
Your dietary intake should consist of grains, veggies, fruit, protein, & dairy. Which 2 should make up at least 1/2 of your plate?
Veggies & fruit
Which of the following prevents aspiration? A. Make sure all food is swallowed before giving another bite B. Offer bites of food consecutively before giving liquids C. lay resident on side position before feeding
A Make sure all food is swallowed first
How many milliliters (ML) are in 8 ounces
240
When a person has a stroke what side of the mouth should you place food?
The unaffected side of the mouth.
What nutrient helps the body build and repair new tissue?
High Protein Diet
Describe fluid balance as it relates to intake & output
A persons intake and output are equal
When would you restrict oral fluid intake for a resident?
If they have a N/V gastrointestinal illness.
fluid restriction in renal/kidney disease
fluid restriction in heart disease
How many ml are in a cup of juice?
240ml
What is true about memory an skills for pts who have AD (Alzheimers Dementia)
Skills that pts had the longest are kept longer. Short term memory is gone first.
Most essential nutrient to live?
What is water
What is the certified nursing assistances role in prevention of dehydration
Offer frequent sips of water
The process of breaking down food into usable nutrients for the body to grow and use for energy is called?
Metabolism
How many ml did a pt/resident drink if they had 1/2 cup of water and an ounce of juice?
1/2 cup is equal to 4 ounces or 120ml and 1 ounce is equal to 30 So 120 + 30 = 150
How do you handle a dementia pt that is violent or has a problem with bathing?
Remove triggers and plan for bath when the pt is least agitated
Never ignore, yell, or restrain the pt. dont surprise them with the bath it can exacerbate the anxiety
What diet consist of only plant based foods
Vegan
What is one way to help make meals more pleasurable for pts.? A. Vary meal times B. Don't encourage pts to dress before meals C. Position in reclining position before eating. D. Assist with going to the bathroom before meals
D. Assist the pt with going to the bathroom/elimination before meals
When recording a person's intake below what percentage level is reportable to the nurse?
If they eat less than 75% of their meal report to the nurse
How many ml are in a pint
946 ml
What is a complication of immobility for the nervous system.
Depression or insomnia