Nutrition Needs
What mineral does residents need when they need extra tissue repair and growth?
Protein
Those that are on a regular diet do not have what?
Dietary Restrictions
Dysphagia Means:
Difficulty Swallowing
What metric does CNA measure I&O's in?
Milliliters (mL)
What does the term Gavage mean?
The process of giving a tube feeding
Carbohydrates mainly provide ________ and ________
Fiber and Energy
This specific therapeutic diet is often prescribed to residents to prevent fluid retention and reduce the workload on the cardiovascular system
Sodium Controlled Diet
What liquids are typically used with a dysphagia diet?
Thickened Liquids
What is the term for when fluid taken in (intake) and the amount of fluid taken outm(output) are equal?
Fluid Balance
Enteral Nutrition will give the nutrients into the
Gastrointestinal Tract
The nutrient that helps the body absorb vitamins is
Fats
A diabetic meal plan will focus on a few measures, what are a few of these?
Carbohydrate counting
Portion Control
Food Preference
Pudding Thick Liquids are
Served with a spoon
Semi-solid
What are some symptoms of Fluid Overload (edema)?
Swelling in the legs or feet
Shortness of Breath
Weight Gain
What are some Long Term feeding options residents may have?
Peg Tubes
J Tubes
G Tubes
Poor Nutrition in patients can cause:
Decreased Healing
Increased risk of infection
Worsening chronic illness
Increased risk for injury
What is the diet typically used for patients with difficulty chewing or difficulty swallowing?
Mechanical Soft
Those with difficulty with swallowing will be placed in what angle to help reduce the risk of aspiration?
90 Degrees in a upright position
What are some signs/Symptoms of Dehydration
Confusion and Dizziness
Low Blood Pressure
Fast and Weak Pulse
What 3 times can aspiration and regurgitation occur with tube feedings?
During Insertion
From tube movement out of place
From Regurgitation
What are the Five Main Food Groups of MyPlate?
True or False: Dentures that fit poorly and cause issues with chewing can increase the risk of inadequate nutrition
True
What are some signs/symptoms of Aspiration?
Coughing during meals
Pocketing food
Spits Out food
What are the common special fluid orders residents may have ordered?
Encourage fluids
Fluid Restriction
NPO
Thickened Liquids
What position must a resident on tube feedings be placed in?
Semi-Fowlers or Fowlers