Lesson #6 Flashcards
Aspiration
Inhalation of food or fluids into the lungs
Has potential for pneumonia or death
Call light
A way to call for assistance when needed
Calories
The fuel or energy value of food
Carbohydrates
The main source of energy for all bodily functions
Closed bed
A bird completely made with bedspread and blankets in place
Dehydration
Excessive loss of fluid from the body
Draw sheet
Turning sheet that is placed under Residents who are unable to assist with turning, lifting or moving up in the bed
Fat
Help the body store energy and use certain vitamins
Fluid overload
Condition in which the body is unable to handle the amount of fluids consumed
Fluid restriction
Restriction of the amount of fluids a resident may have per day
Fortified food
Nutrients/calories added to a food
Hydration
Fluids consumed
Process of providing adequate fluids to maintain or restore sufficient balance in the body
Minerals
Compounds found in the die or dietary supplements
What do minerals do
Bills body tissue, regulates body fluids, promotes bone in tooth formation, affects nerve and muscle function
Nutrients
Substance is found in food which provide nourishment
Nutrition
Nourishment
The process by which the body takes in food to maintain health
Occupied bed
Bed made while resident is in the bed
Open bed
Folding the linen down to the foot of the bed
Proteins
Complex compounds found in all living matter
Promotes growth and repairs tissue
Unoccupied bed
Bad made while no resident is in the bed
Vitamins
Organic compounds untamed from one’s diet or dietary supplements
Promotes the functions of the body
Water
H2O
Most essential nutrient for life
Where should clean linens be carried
Away from body
Can you shake linens before making the bed
No
What did you do before deconstructing a bed
Check in sheet for personal belongings such as dentures, glasses, hearing aids
What are the six basic nutrients
Carbs, Fats, minerals, proteins, vitamins and water
What do carbohydrates do
Provide energy for the body
Provide fiber for bowel movements
What do fats do
Aidyn absorption of vitamins
Provide insulation and protects organs
What do minerals do
Build body tissue and cell formation
Regulate body fluids
Promote bone and tooth formation
Affect nerve and muscle function
Do proteins do
Promote growth and tissue repair
Provided an alternate supply of energy
What vitamins do
Body cannot produce
Helps the body function
What does water do
Most essential nutrient for life
Up to 75% water in the human body
What are diet cards
Specific to resident and tell you exactly what the resident can or cannot have
What does NAS stand for
No added salt
What does NCS stand for
No concentrated sweets
What does RCS stand for
Restricted concentrated sweets
What are mechanically altered diets
Grind it up items
Puréed
Chopped
What are the three consistencies of thickened liquids
Nectar thick
Honey thick
Pudding thick
What residents need thickened liquids
Residents that have a difficulty swallowing
How are pudding thick liquids supposed to be eaten
Spoon fed
What does proper hydration promote
Aids digestion
Maintains normal body temp
Prevents dehydration
What should you do before serving meal
Review diet card
