Ch. 36 Nutrition Vocacb

Question 1

absorption

Answer 1

process by which drugs are transferred from the site of entry into the body to the bloodstream

Question 2

anorexia

Answer 2

lack or loss of appetite for food

Question 3

anthropometric

Answer 3

measurements of the body and body parts

Question 4

basal metabolism

Answer 4

amount of energy required to carry out involuntary activities of the body at rest

Question 5

gastric residual

Answer 5

feeding remaining in the stomach

Question 6

gastrostomy

Answer 6

opening created into the stomach

Question 7

Nasointestinal tube

Answer 7

tube inserted through the nose and into the upper portion of the small intestine

Question 8

nutrients

Answer 8

specific biochemical substances used by the body for growth, development, activity, reproduction, lactation, health maintenance, and recovery from illness or injury

Question 9

obesity

Answer 9

weight greater than 20% above ideal body weight

Question 10

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

Answer 10

PEG. surgically placed gastrostomy tube

Question 11

peripheral parenteral nutrition

Answer 11

PPN. prescribed for patients who require nutrient supplementation through a peripheral vein because they have inadequate intake of oral feedings