Nutrition
What does the body need to build, maintain, and repair cells?
Protein
Yogurt, strained soups, and cooked cereals would be available on what type of diet?
Full Liquid
What is the goal of a diabetic diet?
To keep the patient's blood sugar level within normal limits.
When feeding a patient, the spoon should be how full?
1/3 full
What is the term for tube feeding?
Enteral
What is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Hard candy, chicken broth, and popsicles are examples of what type of liquid diet?
Clear Liquid
Which type of diet limits salt intake?
Low Sodium Diet
1 hour
Which position should a patient be placed in when receiving enteral feeding?
Semi-Fowlers
Which fats have positive effects on health when eaten in moderation?
Unsaturated fats
All foods that are liquid at room temperature or melt at body temperature are permitted on which type of diet?
Full liquid
Which diet do portions not matter?
High Calorie
Pain and nausea often lead patients to eat more or less?
Less
Room Temperature
Kaylie wants to increase her fiber intake. What should Kaylie eat?
Fruit, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Beans, etc
What are liquids or foods ordered by the physician to improve a patient's nutrition in between meals called?
Nourishments and Supplments
Which diet would a patient with burn wounds mostly like be on?
High Protein
What do patients with dysphagia have difficulty with?
Swallowing
What is the infusing of concentrated amounts of nutrients directly into a large vein in the upper chest
Total Parenteral Nutrition
What is the function of vitamins and minerals?
Helps the body function properly
State the progression of diets for a patient who just had surgery or an upset stomach
Sips of water and ice chips
Clear liquid
Full Liquid
Soft
Regular
Which diet should Mrs. Morris be following?
Low fat/low cholesterol
bonus if diabetic included :-)
You notice a patient did not drink any of her milk at breakfast. When you ask why, she says she doesn't like milk. What should you do?
Offer alternatives
Which type of enteral feeding is a tube inserted into the middle part of the small intestine through a small surgical opening on the abdomen?
Jejunostomy