Term
| what element is carbohydrates composed of? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| whats the most basic nutrient needed in the body? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the organic inorganic and energy producing substance found in foods |
|
|
Term
| nutrients have 3 functions what are they? |
|
Definition
provide energy for body process and movement
provide structural material for body tissues
regulate body processes |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| food and fluid is phrohibited (nothing by mouth) |
|
|
Term
| when is NPO diet ordered? |
|
Definition
| usually before anesthesia or after surgery until bowel sounds return |
|
|
Term
| what will be ordered if NPO diet is prolonged? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| how do they keep NPO client from dehydrating? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| whats a full liquid diet? |
|
Definition
| liquids or solid food that turns into liquid at body temperature |
|
|
Term
| who is most likely to be on a full liquid diet? |
|
Definition
clients who have gastrointestinal distrubances
clients that cant tolorate solid foods |
|
|
Term
| how many feeding a day is enough for a client who is on a full liquid diet for long term? |
|
Definition
| 6 feedings a day and ensure may be ordered |
|
|
Term
| why is full liquid diet not recommended for a long term? |
|
Definition
| its low in iron, protein and calories and high in cholesterol |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| easily chewed and digested diet |
|
|
Term
| who is a soft diet usually ordered for? |
|
Definition
| clients who have difficulty chewing and swallowing |
|
|
Term
| which diet is low residue (low fiber) diet with very few uncooked foods? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| what is a diet as tolerated? |
|
Definition
| an ordered diet for a client who's appetite, ability to eat, & tolerance for certain foods change |
|
|
Term
| what diet would an obese client need? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| what would a cardiac patient need to be restricted from? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| what diet would a client with allergies need? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| what are two types of alternative feeding methods? |
|
Definition
enteral nutrition
parenteral nutrition |
|
|
Term
| what is enteral nutrition? |
|
Definition
| through the gastrointestinal system |
|
|
Term
| what is parenteral nutrition? |
|
Definition
| through the vein,(intravenous) this is provided when the client is unable to ingest or absorb foods |
|
|
Term
| who has nasogastric feedings? and long can they be there for? |
|
Definition
| clients who have incact gag reflexes and who have adequate gastric emptying, also for clients who are in a short term ng feeding |
|
|
Term
| what is interminient feeding? |
|
Definition
| administration of 300 to 500 ml of enteral formula several times per day |
|
|
Term
| how are continuous feedings administered? |
|
Definition
| administered over a 24hr period using a fushion pump that guarantees a constant flow |
|
|
Term
| feedings that are administered in a shorter time than 24hrs usually 12-16 hrs is called? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| how is a catherer in the central vein inserted? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| phereipheral vein feedings can only be used for up to how many weeks? |
|
Definition
|
|
