L12 Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What is the RDs role in dysphagia?
A
- assess nutritional status and ability to nourish by mouth
- plan dietary intervention and implement nutritional support
- evaluate
- educate
- advocate
2
Q
What are the ABCDs of nutrition
A
- Anthropometrics (BMI, weight)
- Biochemical tests (albumin, electrolytes)
- Clinical history (factors affecting intake etc)
- Diet history
3
Q
What are some ways RDs determine nutritional requirements of an individual?
A
- indirect calorimetry
- predictive mathematical equations
- acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR)
- fluid requirements
- dietary reference intake (DRI) and recommended daily allowance (RDA) as min intake of vitamins and minerals
4
Q
T or F: Canada’s food guide is a good guideline to follow
A
True - eat your veggies!!
5
Q
In terms of oral intake for clients with dysphagia, we aim for ____% of estimated requirements and min Canada food guide recommendations
A
75%
6
Q
What are outcomes of malnutrition?
A
- Unintentional weight loss
- Muscle wasting
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- Dehydration risk
- Vitamin/mineral deficiency
- Decreased immune response, respiratory function
- Impaired wound healing
- Decreased quality of life
7
Q
If patient is NPO longer than ___ days, nutrition support is necessary
A
3 days
8
Q
If the gut works, use _______ nutrition support
A
enteral (NG, G, J, or PEG tubes)
9
Q
IF the GI tract is compromised then use __________ nutrition support
A
parenteral (TPN)
