Ch. 15. - 16. - 17. TEST review Flashcards
Ch. 15. What is a dysphagia?
difficulty swallowing.
Ch. 15. Know lacto/ovo vegetarian diet might conset of.
eggs and dairy but avoids other animal products.
Ch. 15. What is celiac disease?
It’s a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine
Ch. 15. Why would someone be on a fluid restricted diet?
To help prevent fluid from building up in your body.
Ch. 17. What does GERD stand for?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Ch. 17. What position do you want to put a resident who has an enema?
Resident will be placed in left-side Sims’ position
Ch. 17. What is a Stoma?
Colostomy is a surgically-created opening through the abdomen into the large intestine to allow feces to be expelled.
Illeostomy is a surgically-created opening into the end of the small intestine to allow stool to be expelled.
Ch. 17. Bowel Retraining
Guidelines for ______________________:
- Never rush resident.
- Assist with careful peritoneal care.
- Discard wastes according to facility policy.
- Discard clothing protectors and incontinence briefs properly.
- Follow Standard Precautions when handling washable bed pads or briefs.
- Keep an accurate record of elimination.
- Praise successes but do not talk to residents as if they were children.
- Never show frustration or anger.
Ch. 17. What does Normal stool look like?
colors are brown and even green
Ch. 15. What diet is used for residents who need to keep the intestinal tract clear from food.
Liquid diet.
Ch. 15. What is an example of a special diet? Why is this resident on this special diet? (this is a one type of a special diet)
High-residue (high-fiber) diet - high fiber breads and cereals such as whole grain, whole wheat products, brown rice, and grain products containing other high fiber foods such as dried fruits.
To treat digestive problems such as constipation
Ch. 15. Why is meal time so important to the residents?
Because most these residents are older and they used have dinner or a meal with their whole family, everyone was there.
Ch. 15. Whats on USDA my plate, and the %’s
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy
Ch. 15. What is a good source of protein?
Includes seafood, poultry, meat, eggs, milk, cheese, nuts, nut butters, peas, dried beans or legumes, and vegetarian meat substitutes from a variety of food sources.
Ch. 15. What is a Nursing assistants role in Tube feedings?
Guidelines for ____________________:
- Answer call lights promptly.
- Provide privacy.
- If resident has trouble urinating, try running water in the sink or suggest she lean forward slightly.
- Never rush resident.
- Assist with careful perineal care.
- Discard wastes properly.
