Nutrition 101
swiss chord
tofu
lentils
lean red meats
vit. c
What is Iron sources
Belief that use of positive/negative reinforcers will foster repetition of desired action or discourage undesired actions.
What is the Behaviorist Theory.
Evaluate risks related to patient's cognitive and/ or physical development.
Provide information about and teach basic precautions.
What is the Concept Safety.
Physical
Mental
Emotional
What are Types of Stressors?
Be aware of author's credentials, check publication dates, never share personal data, view medical company promoted websites cautiously, and be up-to-date on HIPAA compliance and facility policies/procedures regarding these....
What is Technology and Health Information?
A condition common in older adults 2/T decreased function of the salivary glands causing dry mouth.
What is Xerostomia
Belief that knowledge is acquired by ongoing assimilation, accommodation of new experiences and interpretations. That cooperative learning and problem solving promote learning.
What is the Constructivist Theory.
Educate patients to be effective healthcare consumers.
Reinforce healthy patient behaviors.
Guide patients to problem-solve health-related issues.
What is the Concept Health, Wellness, Illness, and Injury.
Main stress mediator that promotes adaptation
What is Cortisol (glucocorticoid)?
Teaching with consideration to declared independence and/or defiance, with risk taking behaviors.
Education geared towards safety and assessing environmental factors.
This age group responds well to positive reinforcement.
What are Lifespan Considerations for the Adolescents?
Classifications of Obesity
What is BMI < 25 good!
Overweight BMI 25-29.9
Class I BMI 30-34.9
Class II BMI 35-39.9
Class III BMI >40
Learning occurs across three domains: cognitive, affective, psychomotor and mental processes occur sequentially or simultaneously. Learning occurs from instruction and observation.
What is the Cognitive Theory AKA Social Learning Theory.
Evaluate personal attitudes and beliefs.
Recognize and consider patients' background when planning care.
Coordinate interprofessional participation for resources such as interpreters or social and faith-based services to meet patients' needs.
What is the Concept Culture and Diversity.
Favorable: Yoga, exercise, meditation
Unfavorable: Smoking, ETOH, Illicit Drug Use
What are behavioral responses to stress?
Teaching directed toward primary caregiver, provides basic instructions with a calm approaching, allowing time for role-playing or demonstration.
Positive reinforcement works well with this age group.
What are Lifespan Considerations of Children?
DASH eating plan with Low sodium
What is Hypertension dietary modifications?
Socioeconomics
Cultural
Ethical
Spiritual
What are influencers to Learning?
Use various elements of verbal communication (pace, intonation, clarity, credibility, timing, relevance, and humor).
Effectively employ posture, appearance, facial expressions, gestures, picture boards, and auditory education.
Utilize written education items that are reflective of patients' literacy levels.
What is the Concept Communication.
Anxiety
Caffeine
Extreme temperature changes
Medications (Adderall, epi, corticosteroids)
Drugs (cocaine, meth, PCP, spice)
What are Biogenic Stressors?
***directly trigger stress response without any cognitive process
Teaching focuses on chronic illness education, physical activity, safety, medication, and nutrition.
Important to include significant other or primary care provider.
Assessment of impactors to learning crucial with this age group.
What are Lifespan Considerations of the Older Adult?
Key indicator of Malnutrition
Usually accompanied with a low total protein
What is serum albumin level?
Challenges the idea that intelligence is static, based solely on learner's IQ. Defines 8 different types of mental functioning.
What is the Multiple Intelligences Theory.
Assess patients' age and literacy level.
Use teaching methods appropriate for the patient.
Be aware that age does not always indicate a patients' actual mental age.
What is the Concept Development.
Empathetic, diversity, inclusive, adapted, SMART, actively listening, encouraging, and supportive,
What are the Characteristics of therapeutic communication?
Teaching with consideration to objective and subjective patient input.
More oriented to learning when material is useful immediately.
Education incorporates resources and assistance, with a high focus on health promotion.
What are Lifespan Considerations for Adults?