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module 11: elimination, nutrition and enteral feeding Flashcards

1
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how long to listen for bowel sounds

A

5-15 secs in each quadrant

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what to do if no bowel sounds are heard in 5-15 secs

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listen for 1 minute or more

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palpation used in abdominal assessment

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light palpation: 1-2 cm

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flatulence

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accumulation of gas in the GI tract; swallowed air, undigested food in large intestine, bi-product of bacterial breakdown of carbohydrates

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distention

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when gas accumulates

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melena

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dark/black tarry stools; sign of upper GI bleed

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clay or white stools

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from lack of bile; difficulty with fat digestion/absorption; associated with cystic fibrosis

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red/blood stools

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lower GI bleed

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9
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recommended fiber intake

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25-38g /day

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10
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too much fiber:

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loose stools

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11
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too little fiber:

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irregular bowel movements

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defecation

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emptying of large intestine; parasympathetic NS signals relaxation of internal anal sphincter and contracts colan so fecal matter enters rectum –> rectum distended triggering defecation reflex/urge to eliminate

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13
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gastrocolic reflex

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intensifies strong mass peristalsis movements that force feces into the rectum; triggered when food enters and distends the stomach

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constipation causes

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certain neurological/neuromuscular conditions (internal sphincter innervation); medications, narcotics and iron supplements; diet

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15
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recipe for good bowel health

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fiber + h2o + activity

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16
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diarrhea

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3 or more stools per day &/or change in consistency; accompanied by intestinal cramps, NV; can cause dehydration and skin breakdown

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17
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possible causes of diarrhea

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hyperthyroidism, medications (antibiotics), infection (food poisoning), malabsorption syndromes, diabetes

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18
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bowel incontinence causes

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loss of anal sphincter tone, neurologic injury, local trauma, inflammation due to infection

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fecal impaction

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prolonged retention of accumulation of fecal matter, hardened mass in rectum; sign: incontinence of liquid stool will no signs of normal feces

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20
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fecal impaction treatment

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oil-retention enemas, digital removal of impaction

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21
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enemas MOA

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distends bowel; irritates bowel mucosa; increases peristalsis; lubricates stool and mucosa

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paralytic ileus

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bowel not functioning; no peristalsis

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23
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enema CI

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pt. with: bowel obstruction, paralytic ileus, risk of thrombocytopenia, risk of leukopenia, immunocompromised

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hypertonic enema

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small volume (70-130mL); retain for 5-10 mins; distends bowel by pulling H2O into colon

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25
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retention enema

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oil based; 150-200mL; lubricates stool and intestinal mucosa; retain for 30-60 mins; mineral, olive, cotton seed oil

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26
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carminative enemas

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help expel gas from rectum and provide relief from distention; could be milk and molasses, or a soap solution cleansing enema

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medicated enemas

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provide medications that are absorbed through the rectal mucosa

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28
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large volume enemas

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500mL - 1L; retain for ~15 mins; tap water, saline, castile soap

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29
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soap enemas

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irritates mucosa to stimulate peristalsis

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30
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when collecting stool specimines

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void first before defecating into required container; need 1 inch of solid stool, or 30 mL of liquid

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31
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hemoccult/guaiac test

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testing for blood in feces; blue = positive; food and medications can cause false positives (ex. red meat and cantaloupe)

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32
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fecal immunochemical test (FIT)

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uses antibodies against hemoglobin to detect blood in urine; tests for bleeding in lower GI; no false positives; done in lab

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33
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colonoscopy

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visual examination of large intestine; requires bowel prep

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34
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cologuard

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colorectal screening done at home, not 100% accurate

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35
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bowel training

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pt. can do at home to control elimination; for pt. w/ spinal cord injury, stroke, CNS injury; may include suppository and digital stimulation

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36
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position of pt. when placing enema

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lying on left side

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37
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order of abdominal assessment

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inspection –> auscultation –> palpation & percussion

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38
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muscles during mictruration

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detrusor muscle contracts, internal sphincter relaxes, perineal and external sphincter relax

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39
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nervous system that controls voiding

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micturition center in pons

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40
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bladder palpation

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a non-distended bladder is not palpable

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41
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urine output per hour

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30 mL/ hour

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42
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urine output per void

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150-250 mL/ void

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43
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normal postvoid residual (PVR)

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<50 mL ; may be more in older adults

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44
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abnormal postvoid residual (PVR)

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> 100 mL

45
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normal urination frequency

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every 3-4 hours

46
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immobility effect on urination

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decreased bladder/sphincter tone –> poor urinary control and urinary stasis

47
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factors that decrease bladder tone

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indwelling urinary catheters, childbearing, menopause (dec. estrogen), immobility

48
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stress incontinence

A

involuntary loss of urine caused by increase in intra abdominal pressure; caused by an action like sneezing; treat with pelvic floor training

49
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urge incontinence

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loss of urine from the time the pt. feels the urge to urinate to the time it takes to get to the bathroom; caused by involuntary bladder contractions/spasms

50
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upper UTI

A

pyelonephritis; kidneys/ureters

51
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lower UTI

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cystitis; bladder/urethra

52
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volume needed for urinalysis

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10 mL

53
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volume needed for urine culture

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3 mL

54
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clean catch urine

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used for culture and sensitivity test; void small amount in toilet and then collect some in cup; sent directly to lab while warm

55
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24 hour urine collection

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discard first void; include last void; can have a preservative or need to be refrigerated

56
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anuria

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24 hour urine output is less than 50mL

57
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dysuria

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painful or difficult urination

58
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glycosuria

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glucose in the urine

59
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nocturia

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awakening at night to urinate

60
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oliguria

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24 hour urine output is less than 400mL

61
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polyuria

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excessive output of urine

62
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pyuria

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pus in the urine

63
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urinary incontinence

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involuntary loss of urine

64
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total daily energy expenditure

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all of the calories used to perform physical activity, maintain metabolism, and digest, absorb, and metabolize food

65
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total daily energy intake

A

total calories for each food item eaten

66
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basal metabolic rate (BMR)

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energy (number of cals) required to fuel the involuntary activities of the body at rest after 12 hours; energy needed to sustain metabolic activities of cells and tissues

67
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factors that increase BMR

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growth, infections, fever, emotional tension, extreme environmental temperatures, elevated levels of certain hormones

68
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factors that decrease BMR

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aging, prolonged fasting, not enough sleep

69
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body mass index (BMI)

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ratio of weight in kilograms to height in meters squared; provides an estimate of body fat and relative risk for diseases

70
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underweight BMI

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<18.5

71
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healthy weight BMI

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18.5 - 24.9

72
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overweight BMI

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25 - 29.9

73
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obese BMI

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30 - 39.9

74
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extreme obesity BMI

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> 40

75
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underweight BMI percentile

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less than 5th percentile

76
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healthy weight BMI percentile

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5th - 85th percentile

77
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overweight BMI percentile

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85% - 95%

78
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obese BMI percentile

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> 95%

79
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at risk waist circumference for women

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> 35 inches

80
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at risk waist circumference for men

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> 40 inches

81
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carbohydrate percentage of diet

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45% - 60%

82
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how many amino acids are there?

A

22

83
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complete proteins

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contain all of the essential amino acids needed to support growth

84
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incomplete proteins

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missing one of more essential amino acids

85
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protein is broken down into amino acids by

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pancreatic enzymes in the small intestine

86
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protein percentage of diet

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10% - 35%

87
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how is fat broken down?

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bile secreted by liver emulsifies fat so that pancreatic enzymes can break it down

88
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saturated fat percentage of diet

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less than 10%

89
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water soluble vitamins

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B and C; are not stored in body

90
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fat soluble vitamins

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A, D, E, K; absorbed with fat into lymphatic circulation; stored in liver and adipose tissue

91
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DRI

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dietary reference intakes

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RDA

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recommended daily allowance

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AI

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adequate intake

94
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UL

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tolerable upper intake level

95
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EAR

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estimated average requirement

96
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CDRR

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chronic disease risk reduction

97
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consistent carbohydrate diet

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high fiber and heart healthy fats; limited sodium and saturated fats
for: diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance

98
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fat restricted diet

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low fat
for: chronic cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation) and cardiovascular disease

99
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renal diet

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protein (0.6-1g/kg) and sodium (1k-3kmg) restriction; may also have potassium and fluid restriction

100
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high fiber diet

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prevent constipation, IBS, and diverticulosis (bulging pouches in intestine)

101
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low fiber diet

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<10 g/day; before surgery, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, crohn disease

102
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sodium restricted diet

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500-3k mg/day; for HTN, HF, renal disease, and liver disease

103
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clear liquid diet

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only clear liquids and foods that become fluid at body temperature; used to prep bowel surgery and for acute GI disorders

104
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pureed diet

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can have any food as long as it’s blenderized into a liquid; used for chewing and swallowing difficulties

105
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mechanically altered diet

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excludes most raw fruits and vegetables and foods with seeds, nits, and dried fruit; only given chopped, ground, mashed, or soft foods; for chewing/swallowing issues and post surgery on the head, neck or mouth

106
Q

used to confirm NG feeding tube placement

A

radiographic examination; aspirate and assure pH is <5 (stomach acid)(only for non continuous feeds)

107
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gastrostomy

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enterostomal tube into stomach for nutrition

108
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jejunostomy

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enterostomal tube into jejunum for nutrition

109
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parenteral nutrition (PN)

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concentrated, hypertonic solution containing amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids; given IV through a central venous access device

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