Basic Nutrition Flashcards
What things can someone on a clear liquid diet have?
Jello, soda, fat free broth, tea, juice, water, popsicle, coffee without cream
How many mL are in 1 oz
30 mL
How many oz are in a can of soda?
12 oz
Ounces in a mug
8 oz
How many oz in a bowl
8 oz
Oz in large cup
8 oz
How many oz are in a carton
8 oz
How many oz are in a small cup
4 oz
When helping a dependent patient eat, what is something you should do?
Check tray for their name
What does a TED hose do
Prevent blood clots
What does braiding hair do?
Prevent tangling
How often do you do oral care on an unconscious person?
Ever 2 hours
When someone has a weak side, how do you dress them?
Dress weak side first and undress strong side first, offer the patient and option.
When bathing, when do you change the water?
Change the water if its cold, soapy, dirty
What is important when performing peri care?
Acting professional
When to report water intake
Report if patients drink less than 1500 mL in a day
Sodium restricted diet (NAS)
For hypertension or heart/kidney disease
Low Cholesterol diet
Low fat for heart disease
Dysphagia
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.
IV
report to nurse if empty
Fluid Balance
Same amount in and out,
Dehydration
Low output, dry lips/dry mouth
Report if there is more than 500 difference input or output
Measuring Intake
Less than 1500 mL intake
report
empty catheter at end of every shift or if more than half full
