Nutrition Flashcards

1
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nutrition goals for nurses

A

provide balanced nutrition plan the patient will agree and adhere to

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2
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nutritional assessment

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wt, ht, BMI, skin folds, full nutrition assesment

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3
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weigthts

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at consistent times in light clothing, ask about recent gain or loss

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4
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plasma protein tests for

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protein or iron deficiencies along with hemoglobin, hematocrit, albumin

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4
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height

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have pt stand up straight using a measuring stick

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5
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protein metabolism test is

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24 hr urine test (BUN) where elevated levels show excess breakdown of body tissue

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6
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immune system integrity tests

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determine lymphocyte count

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7
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skeletal system integrity

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status of bone integrity, osteoperosis indication, vit D/calc deficiencies and bone breakdown

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8
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GI function tests use

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radiographs to detect peptic ulcer disease, assess absorption and BMR

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9
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dietary history includes

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usual intake, current intake, restrictions, modifications, allergies, vitamins, activity

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10
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alopicia/hair loss can be a deficiency of

A

zinc or protein

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11
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nosebleeds is a deficiency of

A

vitamin K

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12
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eye dryness is a deficiency of

A

vitamin A

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13
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dry scaly skin is a deficiency of

A

vitamin C

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14
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subcutanous fat loss, edema, muscle wasting is a deficiency of

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protein

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15
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leukopenia is a deficiency of

A

copper

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16
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cardiac dysrhythmias is a defiency of

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magnesium

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17
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anemia is a deficiency of

A

B12

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18
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nutrition diagnosis

A

involved identifying nutrition problem

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19
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nutrition intervention

A

food and nutrient delivery, education, counseling

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20
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psychosocial assessment includes

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economic status, occupation, education, living arrangements, mental status

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21
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it is important to focus on nutrition for

A

pregnant women, infants and elderly as their needs increase

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21
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optimal nutrition

A

a varied diet with balanced amounts of food groups

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21
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nutrition reflects

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the balance between nutrient requirements and intake

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22
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undernutrition

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less than desired amounts of nutrients that limits immune system and mental capacity

22
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underweight BMI

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under 18.5

23
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normal BMI

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18.5-24.9

24
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overweight BMI

A

25-29.9

25
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obese BMI

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over 30

26
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malnutrition

A

deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in intake of nutrients that includes undernutrition and obesity

27
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marasus (protein energy undernutrition)

A

calorie malnutrition where body fat and protein are wasted

28
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marasmus and type 1 diabetes

A

if body cant burn glucose, it will burn protein and fats creating little energy and waste

29
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kwashiorkor (protein energy undernutrition)

A

lack of protein quantity in presence of adequate calories

30
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starvation (protein energy undernutrition)

A

complete lack of nutrients (severe)

31
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undertreated PEU can lead to

A

disability and death

32
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physical risk factors for undernutrition in older adults

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illness, constipation, decreased appetite, dentition, drugs, dry mouth, pain, eyesight

33
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failure to thrive is where 3 or more of these symptoms must be present

A

weakness, slow walking speed, low exercise, unintentional weight loss, exhaustion

34
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psychosocial risk factors for undernutrition

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functional decline, decrease enjoyment of meals, depression, income, loneliness, transport

35
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complications of undernutrition

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wt loss, impaired protein synthesis, decreased muscle mass and CO, lethargy, poor wound healing, cold intolerance, cachexia

36
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lab assessments for nutrition

A

hemoglobin, hematocrit, transferrin, albumin, thyroxine pre albumin, cholesterol, WBC

37
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improving nutrition inlcudes

A

supplements, treating pain, meal management, mouth care, feed themselves, vitamins, TEN

38
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Total enteral nutrition

A

used GI tract through oral or tube feedings and is the easiest method

39
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total parenteral nutrition

A

does not use GI tract, use IV route through central line (PICC)

40
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peripheral parenteral nutrition

A

IV route through peripheral vein but is not total nutrition

41
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indications for total enteral nutrition: pt who

A

can eat but cant maintain good nutrition, permanent neuromuscular impairment and cant swallow, no impairment but critcially ill and cannot eat

42
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nasogastric tube (nasoenteric)

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goes in through nose and ends in stomach

43
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nasoduodenal tube (nasoenteric tube)

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instead of ending in stomach it bypass and ends in duodenum

44
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PEG tube (enterostomal feeding)

A

surgically created hole with tube placed directly in stomach

45
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dual access gastronomy jejunostomy (enterostomal feeding)

A

surgically created hole with tube placed directly in jejunum

46
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bolus feeding

A

feeding poured into bag and hung on IV pole (given all at once)

47
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continuous feeding

A

pump that runs for 24 hrs

48
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cyclic feeding

A

using pump for 12 hrs day or night

49
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checking residuals

A

seeing how good digestion is with continuous feeding

50
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how to check residuals

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stop feeding and pull back content with syringe noting amount, color, consistency

50
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signs of poor digestion

A

bloating, N/V, aspiration

51
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flushing nasoenteric tubes

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after feedings and before, in btw, and after medications given

52
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complications of TEN

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clogging, misplacement, abdominal distention/vomit if not absorbing, fluid electrolye imbalances w diarrhea/edema

53
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fluid and electrolyte imbalance with TEN will cause

A

high potassium and glucose, low sodium

54
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refeeding syndrome

A

sudden initiation of feeding in a malnourished person causing sudden shift in electrolytes with drops in phosphorus

55
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refeeding syndrome can cause

A

HF, fluid overload, death

56
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complications of parenteral nutrition

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fluid imbalances from influx of water into ECF, electrolyte imbalances from nutrients, infection at IV