6 Basic Nutrients
The most essential nutrient for life
Water
The utensil a caregiver should use when feeding a resident
Spoon
No restrictions
Basic/regular/general diet
The metric measurement used to measure fluid intake and output
cc/ml
Keeps food from being pushed off of the plate
Plate guard
What the CNA should do if the electronic feeding pump alarm starts to sound
Notify the nurse
Promotes growth and repair of tissue
Protein
How full the spoon should be
1/2 full
Indicated for residents with extreme swallowing problems, food is ground/blended into a thick paste
Pureed diet
When passing fresh ice water to residents, this should never be used as a scoop for ice
The resident's cup
These utensils make grasping easier for residents with arthritis or contractures
Enlarged (built-up) handles
The meaning of "NPO"
Nothing by mouth
Provides insulation and protects organs
Fat
Where should a caregiver should sit when feeding a resident
Comfortably on their unaffected side (at eye level)
Residents on this type of diet will only be allowed foods like jello, broth, and popsicles. It is indicated for some digestive illnesses or before/after surgery
Liquid diet
Amount of fluids needed daily for good balance
2,000-2,500 cc/ml
Type of plate that prevents food being mixed together
Divided plate
A resident with a tube feeding infusing should have the head of their bed elevated to at least _____ degrees
30
Provides energy and fiber for bowel elimination
Carbohydrates
When the caregiver should blow on foods to cool them
Never
Diet that regulates carbohydrate consumption to maintain healthy blood sugar levels
Diabetic diet
Name one benefit of proper hydration
Aids in digestion and elimination, maintains normal body temperature, helps prevent dehydration
A drinking cup with a U-shaped cut-out on one side for the nose that allows the user to drink without tilting their head back
Nosey cup
This type of tube is placed directly into the stomach for feeding
Gastrostomy tube (G-tube)
Organic compounds that must be obtained from food. 2 types: water soluble and fat soluble
Vitamins
Who decides in what order the food will be fed
The resident
Soft, low fiber foods. Often given for ulcers, heartburn, nausea/vomiting, or following certain surgeries
Bland diet
Disorder that can result from greater fluid output than intake
Dehydration
This keeps the plate from being pushed around on table surface
Non-skid plate/place mat
This type of tube is placed through the nose and into the stomach
Nasogastric (NG) tube