Lecture 8 Nutrition

Question 1

• Digestive Pathway:

Answer 1

o	Mouth
o	Pharynx
o	Esophagus
o	Stomach
o	Small Intestine
o	Large Intestine
o	Rectum
o	Anus

Question 2

• Team approach:

Answer 2

o Dietitian – direct meal plan
o Speech language pathologist
o Occupational therapist (soft foods, make life easier)

Question 3

NPO

Answer 3

o Nothing by Mouth (Nil per Ora)

o Often prior to tests/procedures/surgery

Question 4

Clear fluids

Answer 4

o Fluids you can see through

Question 5

Full Fluids

Answer 5

o Clear fluids + dairy, all fruit and vegetable juices

Question 6

• Thickened fluids

Answer 6

o All fluids thickened to appropriate consistency (nectar, honey, or pudding)
o Speaking issues people

Question 7

• Pureed

Answer 7

o Foods blended with liquid

Question 8

• Mechanically soft diet

Answer 8

o Easily chewed

o Diced or finely ground food

Question 9

Soft or low residue

Answer 9

o Low residue (low fiber)

o Easily digestible

Question 10

DAT

Answer 10

o Diet as tolerated
o Often progress to this
o Clear fluids to regular food as tolerated

Question 11

Low sodium

Answer 11

4 g or less

high blood pressure

Question 12

• Low cholesterol

Answer 12

o <200mg mg/day

Question 13

• Diabetic

Answer 13

attention to glycemic index (blood sugar levels

Question 14

Assisting with Oral Feeds

Answer 14

o Never lying down; do not hyperextend neck
o 75 to 90 degrees or preferably a chair
• Pt should remain upright ~ 30 minutes