Chapter 8- Nutrition & Hydration Flashcards
T/F
Alternating cold and hot foods or bland foods and suites can help increase appetite
True
Without this, a person can only live a few days
Water
People at risk for heart attacks and heart disease may be placed on this diet. This diet permits skim milk, low-fat cottage cheese, Fish, and white me a turkey and chicken
Low-fat/low-cholesterol diet
which colored vegetables has the best nutritional content?
Dark green
These can be classified as monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated
Fats
Should residents with swallowing problems suck on ice?
NO
Devices that can help residents with eating are called
assistive devices
Through sweat, this helps to maintain body temperature
Water
The body cannot produce most of these
Vitamins
Iron & calcium are examples of these
Minerals
T/F
residents should be sitting upright at a 90° angle for eating
True
Health reasons, I dislike of me, and compassion for animals, or a believe in non-violence may lead a person to this diet
Vegetarian diet
1/2 to 2/3 of body weight is this
Water
The food groups (USDA)
Vegetables Fruits Grains Protein Dairy
most of a persons fruit choices should be…
Whole or cut up fruit
what kinds of grains are best to consume?
Whole grains
beans are a _________ ________ ________.
plant-based protein
My plates guidelines state that half of a person’s plate should be made up of…
vegetables and fruits
Most dairy group choices should be…
Low-Fat
they are essential for tissue growth and repair.
Proteins
Examples of these include butter, oil, and salad dressing
Fats
People who have kidney disease may also be on this diet, which encourages foods like bread and pasta
Low protein diet
this diet consists of soft or chopped foods that are easy to chew. foods that are hard to chew and swallow, such as raw vegetables, will be restricted
Soft diet and Mechanical soft diet
NPO
NOTHING BY MOUTH
The food used in this diet has been ground into a thick paste of baby food consistency
Puréed diet
Salt is restricted in this diet
Low sodium diet
This diet is used for losing weight or preventing weight gain
Modified calorie diet
This diet consist of foods that are in a liquid stay at body temperature and is usually ordered as clear or full
liquid diet
Carb counting may be part of this diet, as the amount of carbohydrates eaten must be carefully regulated
diabetic diet
T/F
if a resident wants to eat his dessert first, the NA should explain that it is unhealthy and that he should begin with his entrée
False
these provide fiber.
carbohydrates
Wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, and barley are examples of which food group?
Grains
Please help the Body store energy
Fats
This is the most essential nutrient for life
Water
T/F
To promote a healthy appetite, the NA should remain silent while helping a resident eat
False
___ oz of water should be consumed per day
64
FF means to ______ amount of fluids consumed
encourage
Encourage residents to ____
eat
_________________ Is when the body is unable to handle the amount of fluid consumed
Fluid Overload
the sense of thirst ______ as a person ages.
lessens
Examples of these include bread, cereal and potatoes
Carbohydrates
____ can cause dehydration
vomiting
A symptom of fluid overload:
Edema of the extremities
Dark urine is…
a symptom of dehydration
Give _____ before and after meals
oral care
honor residents’ ___________ likes & dislikes.
food
Offer different kinds of foods and __________.
beverages
T/F
The NA should refer to puréed carrots as orange stuff so the resident knows which food the NA is talking about
False
allow enough _______ for the residents to finish eating
time
T/F
To help keep residence clothes clean, NAs should insist that residents use clothing protectors when eating
False
tell the nurse if resident has trouble using ___________
utensils
position resident sitting ________ for meals
upright
These add flavor to food and helps to absorb certain vitamins
Fats
ask resident if they had a loss of _____________
appetite
Record meal or snack _________
intake
Should be washed before residence eat
Hands
Something that has a positive affect on eating and helps prevent loneliness and boredom
Socializing
To prevent further heart or kidney damage doctors may restrict fluid intake on this diet
Fluid restricted diet
Use of eyeglasses, hearing aids, and these should be encouraged
Dentures
noise level while residents are eating should be kept ___
low
T/F
It is important for NAs to identify each resident before serving meal trays
True
T/F
The NA should stand while feeding a resident
False
These can be fat soluble or water soluble
Vitamins
T/F
The residents mouth should be empty before the NA offers another bite of food
True
Good sources of these are fish, meat, beans, soy products, and cheese.
Proteins
T/F
If food is too hot, the NA should blow on it for a few minutes until it is cool enough for the resident to eat
False
