Nutrition Flashcards
What are some foods high in iron?
Red meat, pork, and poultry, turkey dark meat, shellfish or spinach
When is high iron intake required?
women are pregnant
What are foods that promote wound healing?
strawberries, broccoli, chicken, beef and fortified grains
What are Foods high in carbs
Sugars and starches; bread, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, corn
How should you plan the care of clients with dysphagia?
- Limit talking
- Play relaxing music
- Suggest small bites
- Swallow twice after each bite
What is an NPO diet?
nothing by mouth
What is a clear liquid diet?
composed only of clear fluids or foods that become fluid at body temperature
What is a full liquid diet?
clear liquids + dairy and maybe pureed vegetables
what is a regular diet?
no restrictions
What is a pureed diet?
full liquid diet and pureed food
What is a dysphagia diet?
pureed food, thickened liquid
What is a diabetic diet?
1800 calories, balanced diet
What is a low cholesterol diet?
< 300 mg/day
What is a low sodium diet?
1 or 2 gram sodium diet
What is a high fiber diet?
diet emphasizing foods with high fiber contents
What is a soft/low residue diet?
limits dietary fiber to less than 10-15g per day and restricts other foods that could stimulate bowel activity
What is a mechanical soft-diced or ground diet?
regular diet with modifications for texture, excludes most raw fruits and vegetables and foods with seeds, nuts, and dried fruits, foods are chopped ground mashed or soft
How should you test for accurate placement of NG tube?
- Xray
- pH of stomach contents
How many mL in 1 oz?
30
How many mL in 3oz?
90
How should you remove NG tube?
flush tube with air, then pull out
