Nutrition Flashcards
Aspiration
misdirection of oropharyngeal secretions or gastric contents into the larynx and lower respiratory tract
Clear Liquid Diet
diets that contain s only foods that are clear liquids at room or body temperature – gelatin, fat-free broth, bouillon, ice pops, clear juices, carbonated beverages, and regular and decaffeinated coffee and tea
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing or inability to swallow
Enteral Nutrition
alternate form of feeding that involves passing a tube into the gastrointestinal tract to allow instillation of the appropriate formula
Full Liquid Diet
diet that contains milk, plain frozen desserts, pasteurized eggs, cereal gruels, and milk and egg substitutes in addition to clear liquids; contains liquids that can be poured at room temperature
Gastrostomy
opening created in the stomach
Nasogastric Tube (NG)
tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
Nasointestinal Tube (NI)
tube inserted through the nose and into the upper portion of the small intestine
Parenteral Nutrition
nourishment provided via IV therapy
Residual food
feeding remaining in the stomach
Soft Diet
regular diet that has been modified to eliminate foods that are hard to digest and to chew, including those that are high in fiber. High in fat, and highly seasoned
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
nutritional therapy that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract for patients who are unable to take food orally; meets the patient’s nutritional needs by way of nutrient-filled solutions administers intravenously through a central vein.