food safety
what is the best way to prevent cross contamination?
keep the meat separate from ready to eat food
which foodborne illness is assocaiated with undercooked poultry and eggs?
salmonella
what is dehydration?
a condition where the body loses more fluids then it takes in.
How could you help assist a patient with dementia during meal time?
remind them to chew and swallow, help hand them the utensils, set up try for them, eliminate distractions
name a food that is high in vitamin K
leafy greens, green beans, kale, lettuce
what temperature should a refrigerator generally be kept at or below?
40 degrees F
which illness can be spread by contaminated food or water and is caused by a virus?
Hep A
names two signs of dehydration in elderly patients?
confusion, dry mouth, dark urine, fast HR
what types of food can help with someone who has loss of taste?
sour or bitter
what is a good preventative for osteoarthritis?
healthy weight
what is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?
in the refrigerator or from a frozen state
which parasite can be acquired from undercooked pork?
trichinella
why are older adults at higher risk for dehydration?
decreased kidney function, lower water content (less muscle mass)
how can you help a patient who complains they can't taste their food?
brush patient's teeth prior to eating
what is the recommended calorie intake on a healthy adult?
2000 calories
which foodborne illness is associated with improperly canned foods and can cause paralysis?
botulism
which bacteria can be especially dangerous to pregnant women, newborns, elderly adults, and immunocompromisedpeople?
Listeria
what is the normal range for potassium?
3.5 - 5.2
what causes poor nutrition in elderly patients?
loss of teeth (periodontal disease),depression, loss of taste or smell
What vitamin is consumed les then recommended for most adults?
calcium
why should leftovers be refrigerated promptely?
to eliminate bacterial growth in the temperature danger zone
improper heating and cooling can result in food intoxication if the food is contaminated with?
perfringens
what is high potassium and low potassium called?
hyperkalemia and hypokalemia
what vitamins are important to help prevent bone loss in elderly patients?
Vitamin D and Calcium
young women should consume more of which supplements?
calcium and iron