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Basic Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

What things can someone on a clear liquid diet have?

A

Jello, soda, fat free broth, tea, juice, water, popsicle, coffee without cream

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2
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How many mL are in 1 oz

A

30 mL

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3
Q

How many oz are in a can of soda?

A

12 oz

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4
Q

Ounces in a mug

A

8 oz

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5
Q

How many oz in a bowl

A

8 oz

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6
Q

Oz in large cup

A

8 oz

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7
Q

How many oz are in a carton

A

8 oz

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8
Q

How many oz are in a small cup

A

4 oz

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9
Q

When helping a dependent patient eat, what is something you should do?

A

Check tray for their name

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10
Q

What does a TED hose do

A

Prevent blood clots

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11
Q

What does braiding hair do?

A

Prevent tangling

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12
Q

How often do you do oral care on an unconscious person?

A

Ever 2 hours

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13
Q

When someone has a weak side, how do you dress them?

A

Dress weak side first and undress strong side first, offer the patient and option.

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14
Q

When bathing, when do you change the water?

A

Change the water if its cold, soapy, dirty

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15
Q

What is important when performing peri care?

A

Acting professional

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16
Q

When to report water intake

A

Report if patients drink less than 1500 mL in a day

17
Q

Sodium restricted diet (NAS)

A

For hypertension or heart/kidney disease

18
Q

Low Cholesterol diet

A

Low fat for heart disease

19
Q

Dysphagia

A

Can’t swallow, they need to sit up with eating, they might be a stroke patient, and may need thickened liquids,
*if they choke, the nurse is to be notified.

20
Q

IV

A

report to nurse if empty

21
Q

Fluid Balance

A

Same amount in and out,

22
Q

Dehydration

A

Low output, dry lips/dry mouth

23
Q

Report if there is more than 500 difference input or output

A

Measuring Intake

24
Q

Less than 1500 mL intake

A

report

25
Q

empty catheter at end of every shift or if more than half full

A

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