Module J Flashcards

1
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Advancing a Diet

A

food is gradually reintroduced to the resident due to surgery, in preparation for a procedure, or illness

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2
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Aspiration

A

accidental breathing in of food, fluid, vomit, or other object into lungs

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3
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Calcium

A

a mineral that keep bones and teeth strong

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4
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Calorie

A

energy value of a food or a beverage

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5
Q

Carbonhydrates

A

a nutrient that supplies energy and helps body use fats

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6
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Dehydration

A

serious situation when a person does not take in enough fluid for the body causing a decrease in amount of water in tissue

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7
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Dysphagia

A

difficulty swallowing

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8
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Fats

A

a nutrient that is a good source of energy and gives flavor to food

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9
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Fluid Balance

A

when fluids taken in equal the fluids eliminated

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10
Q

Force Fluids

A

medical order for person to drink more fluids

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11
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Intake

A

amount of fluids taken in each day

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12
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Iron

A

a mineral that helps blood carry oxygen to all parts of the body

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13
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Malnutrition

A

the lack of proper nutrition because of a lack of food intake, improper diet, or impaired use of food by the body

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14
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Minerals

A

a nutrient that helps the body function normally

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15
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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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16
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Nutrients

A

substance found in food and fluids that are used by body for growth and maintenance of health

17
Q

Nutrition facts label

A

simple tool from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found on all packaged foods and beverages and serves as a guide for making choices that can affect health

18
Q

Output

A

amount of fluids eliminated each day

19
Q

Proteins

A

a nutrient that is needed by every cell to help grow new tissue and help with tissue repair

20
Q

Restrict Fluids

A

medical order for person to limit fluids taken in

21
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Special Diet ( therapeutic diet or modified diet)

A

a specific diet ordered for a person because of illness, condition, or preparation for a procedure

22
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Serving Amount

A

shows the amount that is equal to one serving of a food or beverage

23
Q

Serving Size

A

shows the number of servings in a package or container of food or beverage

24
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Vitamins

A

a nutrient that helps the body function normally; body gets majority of vitamins from certain foods; examples are Vitamins A and C