Nutrients
The densest form of energy.
What is fat?
BMI between 25 and 30 is considered this.
What is overweight?
This should be done before & after NG feedings.
What is flush with water?
Canned, frozen, & processed foods, deli meats.
What are foods to avoid with hypertension?
This is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
What is waist measurement >40 inches for men and >35 inches for women?
When feeding through an NG tube, the head of the bed should be elevated to this level.
What is 30 - 45 degrees during the feeding and for 1 hour after?
This nutrient is the primary source of energy for the body.
What are carbohydrates?
BMI under 18.5 is considered this.
What is underweight?
These nutrients supply energy.
What are carbohydrates, protein, and lipids?
Fats to avoid with cardiovascular disease.
What are saturated, trans, and hydrogenated?
Infection, stress, rapid growth, exercise.
What are things that increase metabolism (Basal Metabolic Rate)?
The most important verification step before NG tube feeding.
What is verifying placement of the NG tube?
This undigestible carbohydrate promotes normal bowel function.
What is fiber?
BMI between 18.5 and 25 is considered this.
What is healthy or normal range?
Before initiating any procedure, the nurse should do this.
What is explain the procedure?
The diet includes milk, milkshakes, strained & creamed soups, popsicles, and fruit and vegetable juices.
What is a full liquid diet?
Aging, long periods of sleeping, and prolonged fasting.
What are things that will decrease metabolism?
First action when aspiration is suspected during NG feeding.
What is stop the feeding?
This nutrient is used to build and repair tissue in the body.
What is protein?
BMI over 30 is considered this.
What is obese?
Regulate rate of bolus feeding by this.
What is moving syringe up or down?
Eggs, meats, & dairy products
What are examples of complete proteins?
This type of cholesterol can build up in the walls of blood vessels and cause blockage.
What is LDL (low-density lipid) cholesterol?
Signs of respiratory distress.
What findings require the nurse to stop advancing the NG tube and pull back?
These nutrients must be supplied through the diet or from supplements.
What are essential nutrients?
BMI screenings should start at this age.
What is age 2?
These nutrients regulate body processes.
What are vitamins, minerals, & water?
This diet is appropriate for patients who have difficulty swallowing.
What is the pureed diet?
These proteins have all the amino acids your body needs.
What are complete proteins?
Reliable methods of NG placement verification.
What are x-ray, pH of stomach aspirate, & measurement of external length of tube?