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Lesson #6 Flashcards

1
Q

Aspiration

A

Inhalation of food or fluids into the lungs

Has potential for pneumonia or death

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2
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Call light

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A way to call for assistance when needed

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3
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Calories

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The fuel or energy value of food

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4
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Carbohydrates

A

The main source of energy for all bodily functions

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5
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Closed bed

A

A bird completely made with bedspread and blankets in place

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6
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Dehydration

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Excessive loss of fluid from the body

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7
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Draw sheet

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Turning sheet that is placed under Residents who are unable to assist with turning, lifting or moving up in the bed

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8
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Fat

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Help the body store energy and use certain vitamins

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9
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Fluid overload

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Condition in which the body is unable to handle the amount of fluids consumed

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10
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Fluid restriction

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Restriction of the amount of fluids a resident may have per day

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11
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Fortified food

A

Nutrients/calories added to a food

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12
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Hydration

A

Fluids consumed

Process of providing adequate fluids to maintain or restore sufficient balance in the body

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13
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Minerals

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Compounds found in the die or dietary supplements

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14
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What do minerals do

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Bills body tissue, regulates body fluids, promotes bone in tooth formation, affects nerve and muscle function

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15
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Nutrients

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Substance is found in food which provide nourishment

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16
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Nutrition

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Nourishment

The process by which the body takes in food to maintain health

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17
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Occupied bed

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Bed made while resident is in the bed

18
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Open bed

A

Folding the linen down to the foot of the bed

19
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Proteins

A

Complex compounds found in all living matter

Promotes growth and repairs tissue

20
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Unoccupied bed

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Bad made while no resident is in the bed

21
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Vitamins

A

Organic compounds untamed from one’s diet or dietary supplements

Promotes the functions of the body

22
Q

Water

A

H2O

Most essential nutrient for life

23
Q

Where should clean linens be carried

A

Away from body

24
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Can you shake linens before making the bed

A

No

25
Q

What did you do before deconstructing a bed

A

Check in sheet for personal belongings such as dentures, glasses, hearing aids

26
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What are the six basic nutrients

A

Carbs, Fats, minerals, proteins, vitamins and water

27
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What do carbohydrates do

A

Provide energy for the body

Provide fiber for bowel movements

28
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What do fats do

A

Aidyn absorption of vitamins

Provide insulation and protects organs

29
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What do minerals do

A

Build body tissue and cell formation

Regulate body fluids

Promote bone and tooth formation

Affect nerve and muscle function

30
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Do proteins do

A

Promote growth and tissue repair

Provided an alternate supply of energy

31
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What vitamins do

A

Body cannot produce

Helps the body function

32
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What does water do

A

Most essential nutrient for life

Up to 75% water in the human body

33
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What are diet cards

A

Specific to resident and tell you exactly what the resident can or cannot have

34
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What does NAS stand for

A

No added salt

35
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What does NCS stand for

A

No concentrated sweets

36
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What does RCS stand for

A

Restricted concentrated sweets

37
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What are mechanically altered diets

A

Grind it up items

Puréed

Chopped

38
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What are the three consistencies of thickened liquids

A

Nectar thick

Honey thick

Pudding thick

39
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What residents need thickened liquids

A

Residents that have a difficulty swallowing

40
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How are pudding thick liquids supposed to be eaten

A

Spoon fed

41
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What does proper hydration promote

A

Aids digestion

Maintains normal body temp

Prevents dehydration

42
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What should you do before serving meal

A

Review diet card

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