Nutrition & Enteral Feedings Flashcards
Absorption
process of which drugs are transferred from the site of entry into the body to the bloodstream
Anorexia
lack or loss of appetite for food
Anthropometric
measurements of the body and body parts
Aspiration
misdirection of oropharyngeal secretions or gastric contents into the larynx and lower respiratory tract
Basal Metabolism
amount of energy required to carry out involuntary activities of the body at rest
Body Mass Index (BMI)
ratio of height to weight
Digestion
gastrointestinal system’s breakdown process of food into particles small enough to pass into the cells and be used by the cells
Dysphagia
difficulty in swallowing or inability to swallow
Enteral Nutrition
alternate form of feeding that involves passing a tube into a gastrointestinal tract to allow instillation of the appropriate formula
Gastric Residual
feeding remaining in the stomach
Gastrostomy
opening created into the stomach
Nasogastric (NG) tube
tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
Nasointestinal (NI) Tube
tube inserted through the nose and into the upper portion of the small intestine
NPO
nothing by mouth
Nutrients
specific biochemical substances used by the body for growth, development, activity, reproduction, lactation, health maintenance, and recovery from illness or injury
Nutrition
study of the nutrients and how they are handled by the body, as well as the impact of human behavior and environment on the process of nourishment
Obesity
weight greater than 20% above ideal body weight
Parenteral Nutrition (PN)
nourishment provided via IV therapy
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
surgically (open or laparoscopically) placed gastrostomy tube
Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition (PPN)
prescribed for patients who require nutrient supplementation through a peripheral vein because they have an inadequate intake of oral feedings
Recommend Dietary Allowance (RDA)
recommendations for average daily amounts of essential nutrients that healthy population groups should consume over time
Waist Circumference
a numerical measurement of the waist, used to assess an individual’s abdominal fat and establish ideal body weight
Dentition
arrangement or condition of the teeth