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Patient Care
Diets and Tools
Extra Credit
100
For patients/residents with an active I & O order, their intake and output should be calculated (totaled) _____________.
What is every shift?
100
The transfer of nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream
What is absorption?
100
According to OBRA, residents should be encouraged to eat ___________ whenever possible.
What is together, in the dining room, in a social setting?
100
Residents who have a hand tremor may benefit from this kind of silverware.
What are weighted utensils?
100
Legislation passed in 1987 that ensures all of residents nutrition and dietary needs AND preferences are met?
What is OBRA?
200
A patient who drank 1/2 of a 4 oz apple juice had _________ cc?
What is 60 cc?
200
The rate at which a person burns calories at rest is called this.
What is the BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate?
200
Patients and residents who are not NPO or on a fluid restriction should always have this at their bedside.
What is fresh water at their desired temperature?
200
Patients with limited neck mobility can benefit from these special cups.
What are nosey cups?
200
You were called and asked to work evening shift. You will be working from ________ to ________ . (answer in military time).
What is 1500 to 2300?
300
A resident who drank an 8 oz ginger ale had ____________ ml?
What is 240 ml?
300
Difficulty swallowing is called _____________, this may require that the texture or thickness of foods be modified to prevent ________________? (Two part answer)
What are dysphagia and aspiration?
300
For residents having difficulty meeting their caloric needs the CNA can _________________________ .
What is offer snacks between meals?
300
A resident who has difficulty chewing or swallowing might be ordered this kind of diet.
What is a soft diet?
300
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients need an additional __________ calories per day?
What is 500?
400
A resident who drank 60 ml of water with their morning medications and then had a 6 oz cup of coffee consumed ___________ ml?
What is 240 ml?
400
This tube is inserted into the nares, down the throat and directly into the stomach.
What is a nasogastric (NG) tube?
400
When feeding a resident the HOB should be raised to ____________ degrees to prevent ____________. (Two-part answer)
What is 75-90 and aspiration?
400
This special plate can help patients with dexterity issues or limited mobility in one hand feed more independently.
What is a built-up plate or a plate guard?
400
This diet contains limited fats, lean meats, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Residents on this diet will also benefit from the fiber in fruits and vegetables.
What is a low-cholesterol diet?
500
At 1400, you note a resident drank their full pitcher of water and two 4 oz juices. You will record _____ on their I & O flowsheet in the _______ (shift) section?
What is 1140 ml/cc and day shift?
500
This is the measurement of energy provided by food.
What is a calorie (or kilocalorie)?
500
After feeding a resident the HOB should be left at a minimum ______degrees to aid digestion and prevent _____________. (Two-part answer)
What is at least 45 and aspiration?
500
This diet is for diabetic residents and will be modified with the total number of calories permitted for the day.
What is a carb-controlled diet?
500
This meal is _____ % consumed?
What is 75?