nutrition

Question 1

anthropometric

Answer 1

measurements of the size and proportion of the body, to determine body dimensions, indirect measurements of body protein and fat stores. Children - growth rates

Question 2

basal metabolism

Answer 2

energy required to carry on the involuntary activities of the body at rest - energy needed to sustain the metabolic activities of cells and tissues

Question 3

dysphagia

Answer 3

difficulties swallowing

Question 4

enteral nutrition

Answer 4

nutrition administered directly into the stomach

Question 5

gastric residue

Answer 5

feeding/nutrition left over in the stomach

Question 6

gastronomy

Answer 6

tube through the skin into the stomach , aspiration less likely, good for coma patients

Question 7

NG Tube

Answer 7

nasogastric tube - inserted through the nose and into the stomach, short term use (less than 4 weeks)

Question 8

NI Tube

Answer 8

nasointestinal tube - through the nose and into the upper portion fo the small intestine

Question 9

NPO

Answer 9

nothing by mouth

Question 10

parenteral nutrition

Answer 10

nutrition administered via IV

Question 11

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

Answer 11

placement of gastronomy tube accomplished using PEG, endoscope into the stomach and then small incision which

Question 12

peripheral parenteral nutrition

Answer 12

less concentrated nutrient solution prescribed for patients with a malfunctioning GI tract, need short term nutrition