Chapter 8- Nutrition & Hydration Flashcards

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T/F

Alternating cold and hot foods or bland foods and suites can help increase appetite

A

True

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2
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Without this, a person can only live a few days

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Water

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3
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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

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Low-fat/low-cholesterol diet

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4
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which colored vegetables has the best nutritional content?

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Dark green

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5
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These can be classified as monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated

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Fats

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6
Q

Should residents with swallowing problems suck on ice?

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NO

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7
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Devices that can help residents with eating are called

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assistive devices

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8
Q

Through sweat, this helps to maintain body temperature

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Water

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9
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The body cannot produce most of these

A

Vitamins

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10
Q

Iron & calcium are examples of these

A

Minerals

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12
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T/F

residents should be sitting upright at a 90° angle for eating

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True

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13
Q

Health reasons, I dislike of me, and compassion for animals, or a believe in non-violence may lead a person to this diet

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Vegetarian diet

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17
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1/2 to 2/3 of body weight is this

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Water

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18
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The food groups (USDA)

A
Vegetables
Fruits
Grains
Protein
Dairy
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19
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most of a persons fruit choices should be…

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Whole or cut up fruit

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20
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what kinds of grains are best to consume?

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Whole grains

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21
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beans are a _________ ________ ________.

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plant-based protein

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22
Q

My plates guidelines state that half of a person’s plate should be made up of…

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vegetables and fruits

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23
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Most dairy group choices should be…

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Low-Fat

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24
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they are essential for tissue growth and repair.

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Proteins

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24
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Examples of these include butter, oil, and salad dressing

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Fats

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25
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People who have kidney disease may also be on this diet, which encourages foods like bread and pasta

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Low protein diet

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26
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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

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Soft diet and Mechanical soft diet

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27
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NPO

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NOTHING BY MOUTH

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The food used in this diet has been ground into a thick paste of baby food consistency
Puréed diet
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Salt is restricted in this diet
Low sodium diet
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This diet is used for losing weight or preventing weight gain
Modified calorie diet
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This diet consist of foods that are in a liquid stay at body temperature and is usually ordered as clear or full
liquid diet
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Carb counting may be part of this diet, as the amount of carbohydrates eaten must be carefully regulated
diabetic diet
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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
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these provide fiber.
carbohydrates
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Wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, and barley are examples of which food group?
Grains
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Please help the Body store energy
Fats
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This is the most essential nutrient for life
Water
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T/F | To promote a healthy appetite, the NA should remain silent while helping a resident eat
False
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___ oz of water should be consumed per day
64
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FF means to ______ amount of fluids consumed
encourage
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Encourage residents to ____
eat
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_________________ Is when the body is unable to handle the amount of fluid consumed
Fluid Overload
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the sense of thirst ______ as a person ages.
lessens
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Examples of these include bread, cereal and potatoes
Carbohydrates
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____ can cause dehydration
vomiting
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A symptom of fluid overload:
Edema of the extremities
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Dark urine is...
a symptom of dehydration
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Give _____ before and after meals
oral care
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honor residents’ ___________ likes & dislikes.
food
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Offer different kinds of foods and __________.
beverages
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T/F | The NA should refer to puréed carrots as orange stuff so the resident knows which food the NA is talking about
False
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allow enough _______ for the residents to finish eating
time
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T/F | To help keep residence clothes clean, NAs should insist that residents use clothing protectors when eating
False
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tell the nurse if resident has trouble using ___________
utensils
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position resident sitting ________ for meals
upright
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These add flavor to food and helps to absorb certain vitamins
Fats
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ask resident if they had a loss of _____________
appetite
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Record meal or snack _________
intake
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Should be washed before residence eat
Hands
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Something that has a positive affect on eating and helps prevent loneliness and boredom
Socializing
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To prevent further heart or kidney damage doctors may restrict fluid intake on this diet
Fluid restricted diet
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Use of eyeglasses, hearing aids, and these should be encouraged
Dentures
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noise level while residents are eating should be kept ___
low
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T/F | It is important for NAs to identify each resident before serving meal trays
True
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T/F | The NA should stand while feeding a resident
False
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These can be fat soluble or water soluble
Vitamins
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T/F | The residents mouth should be empty before the NA offers another bite of food
True
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Good sources of these are fish, meat, beans, soy products, and cheese.
Proteins
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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