Nutrition
Give three examples of items allowed on a full liquid diet
OJ, milk, pudding,ice cream, strained cream soup, strained cereals, yogurt
What position should the nursing staff be in while feeding a resident?
Sitting
Excessive sweating
diaphoresis
If a patient has a tube feeding, how high should the head of the bed be elevated?
30 degrees
If a resident is NPO, how often should oral care be provided?
This category of nutrient helps build and repair tissue, build blood and provide engergy
Proteins
What does "No Honey Please" represent?
Nectar- 1 packet of thickener
Honey- 2 packets of thickener
Pudding- 3 packets of thickener
Amount of fluids needed per day
2000-3000cc
Hypo or Hyperglycemia?
thirst, flushed face, frequent urination
HYPERglycemia
What type of patient would require a renal diet?
Kidney disease or dialysis
The non-nutritive, indigestible part of the plant
Fiber
Name two types of feeding tubes?
NG- Nasogastric
G Tube- Gastrostomy tube
How do you read a graduate?
Hold at eye level
Accumulation of fluid in tissues?
Edema
What type of resident should NEVER receive anything by mouth?
Unconscious or comatose
Name the types of mechanically altered diets
Pureed, Mechanical Soft, Soft
Name two assistive devices that may be used at mealtime to help the resident be more independent
Nosey cup, built up plate, built up utensils, band to hold utensils, etc.
Name the three routes to administer fluids
Oral, IV, NG OR G tube
What would be the risk of giving a resident thin liquids if they have an order for thickened liquids?
Choking or aspiration
Name four ways fluids are eliminated from the body
Perspiration, respiration (breathing), urine and feces
Wavelike movements of the digestive tract that move food through
Peristalsis
If a resident has had a stroke with facial drooping present, on which side of the mouth do you feed them?
Unaffected side.
Name three signs of dehydration
Thirst, dry skin, constipation, little or no urination, fall in blood pressure, elevated temperature, loss of tissue elasticity, dizziness, confusion
Hyper or Hypoglycemia?
shakiness, sweating, dizziness
HYPOglycemia
Daily Double
Insulin is produced in what part of the Pancreas?Islets of Langerhans