nutrition
the most essential nutrient for life
water
choices from this food group should be fat-free or low fat 1%
what is dairy
If a NG tube falls out what should a NA do?
Report it to the nurse Stat!!
If plates don't look appetizing, what do we do?
Tell the nurse
What color is urine normally?
what food can change its color to pink or red?
light, pale yellow
beets
This nutrient is essential for tissue growth and repair
What is protein
Where are minerals found?
Many foods
As a NA can you insert tubes, clean tubes or do tube feedings?
What should you report when charting feedings?
NO!! Tubes can only be inserted by RN's or MD's
Observe changes or problems with the feeding
How can we give resident's choices when feeding them?
ask them what they want to eat first
name some things that happen to the urinary system as a normal process of aging occur.
kidney's ability to filter blood decreases. bladder tone decreases
Fruits and vegtables should make up what percentage of a person's plate?
How much of your grain intake should be whole grains?
What is half
What stage of life can people have: metabolism slowing, decrease in activity or exercise that affects appetite.
The elderly
What information does a diet card contain?
Likes and dislikes, residents name, diet, allergies.
Alternating food and drink, foods that are hot and cold can help increase this
What is appetite
Name some things that can affect urine elimination
lack of privacy, new environments, stress, anxiety, depression.
medications- diuretics will increase the frequency of urination and decrease fluids in the body.
amount of fluid intake will directly affect how much someone urinates
Foods containing this help you feel full.
What is fiber
The elderly can have unintended weight loss, this can lead to this serious skin probelm.
What is skin breakdown.
What are some things that can infulence a person's food preference?
Can a resident refuse to eat a meal?
The region or culture in which a person grows up.
A resident can refuse a meal or drink.
Foods that contain healthy fats
What is olive oil, avacados, nuts, salmon
Name to medical terms for urination
micturition or voiding
What are some plant sorces of protien?
Name some dairy free alternatives
Beans, peas, soy products, vegan substitutes tofu, nuts, and seeds
soy, almond, rice and oat propducts enriched with calcium are dairy alternatives.
True or False: Residents may have a poor sense of taste and smell so it dosen't matter what food looks, smells or tastes like.
False
a person recieveing a tube feeing should be elevated at least how many degrees to prevent aspiration?
45 degrees
What should you encourage a resident to do every time you leave a room?
what is dysphagia?
drink
difficulty swallowing
what type of bedpan do we use for someone who can not lift their hips
what is a fracture pan