Exam 2 Flashcards
Most common cause of injury fatality from falls
Age > 65
Assessment for fall risk in older adults
DAME: D- drug and alcohol abuse A- age related physiologic status M- medical problems E- environment
How long is a restraint order valid?
24 hours
How often should you reassess the need for restraints?
Adult: q4h
child > 9: q2h
child
How often should you assess a patient with restraints?
adult: every hour
child
5 Ps
Pain Pallor Potty Pulse Position
When is a psych consult needed for a patient who is restrained?
After 48 hours of retraints
factitious disorder
clients deliberately make up or inflict symptoms
example of factitious disorder
Muchausen by proxy: parents or caregivers exaggerate or fabricate illness or symptoms for their child to gain attention
somatoform disorder
clients experience physcial symptoms despite no underlying medical explanation
primary and secondary gains of somatoform disorders
- primary: symptoms block psychological conflict or anxiety from conscious awareness
- secondary: relieves clients from expected responsibilities and increases the attention they receive
treatment of somatoform disorder
antidepressants and don’t focus on the symptoms
daily carbs
10-100 g/day
45-65% of daily needs
average carbs in a large apple
31 g
daily protein
0.8 g/kg/day
10-35% of daily needs
complete vs incomplete protein sources
- complete: animal products
- incomplete: plants
daily fats
- No RDA
- 20-35% of daily needs
Vitamin A
- vision
- formation and maintenance of skin and mucus membranes
- immune function
vitamin B1
thiamin- produces energy from glucose
vitamin B2
riboflavin- carb, protein, and fat metabolism
vitamin B3
niacin- carb, protein, and fat metabolism
B6
pyridoxine- coenzyme in metabolism
folate
RNA/DNA synthesis, form/mature RBCs
vitamin B12
protein metabolism and formation of heme
pantothenic acid
carb, protein, and fat metabolism
biotin
carb, protein, and fat metabolism
vitamin C
ascorbic acid- collagen formation, antioxidant, enhance iron absorption
vitamin D
cholecalciferol- Ca+ and phos metabolism, stimualte Ca+ absorbsion
vitamin E
tocopherol- antioxidant, heme synthesis, protects vit A
vitamin K
blood clotting!
my plate
half the plate should be fruits and veg, 1/4 protein, 1/4 grains; half the grains should be whole grains; fat free or low fat milk
primary vs secondary obesity
secondary occurs because of health complications
ideal body weight
- females: 100lb +/- 5 lbs for each additional inch over 5ft
- males: 106lb +/- 6lb for each additional inch over 5ft
- add or deduct 10% for frame
BMI calculations
- Wt in kg/ (ht in meters) x (ht in meters) OR
- Wt in lbs/ (ht in inches) x (ht in inches) x 703
overweight BMI
25-29.9
obese BMI
> 30
extreme obesity BMI
> 40
normal weight BMI
18.5-24.9
restraint documentation
- Date and time restraint applied
- Type
- Alternatives attempted
- Notification of family
- Frequency of assessment
- Findings
- Regular intervals when restraint removed
- Nursing interventions
underweight BMI
1 lb is equal to how many calories?
3500
dietary treatment of obesity
- includes behavior modification and exercise
- diary over 7 days is better than 1 day because anyone can change their diet for a day
drug therapy for obesity
- drugs that reduce food intake by reducing appetite or satiety
- drugs that increase energy expenditure
bariatric surgery
- must have BMI >40
- Have to have been obese for >5 years
- Has tried and failed to lose weight
life expectancy for anorexic
35 years because of heart failure
major diagnostic findings with malnutrition
low serum albumin (but albumin also lowers with age)
consistent-cho diet
diabetes, glucose intolerance
fat-restricted diet
chronic cholecystitis, cardiovascular disease
high fiber diet
prevent or treat constipation, IBS, diverticulosis
low fiber diet
Na+ restricted diet
HTN, HF, acute/chronic renal disease, liver disease
-500-3000 mg/day
clear liquid diet
- prep for surgery or endoscopy
- becomes clear with body temp
full liquid diet
made up of liquids and foods that turn to liquid at room temp (like ice cream)
time limit for NPO pts
3 days