nutrition evolve quiz Flashcards
symptoms of dumping syndrome
pallor
nausea
abdominal cramps
Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by
very large red blood cells
what medication inhibit the absorption of folic acid and decrease its effectiveness
oral contraceptives
excessive consumption of fatty foods and artificial sweeteners causes
diarrhea
tooth loss is associated with
increased BMI
high BMI create a risk for
cardiovascular disease
if patient gags during insertion of nasogatric tube you should
withdraw the tube up to the nasopharynx
iron deficiency anemia causes _______ levels to rise
trasferrin
when assessing the food prefrences and diatery intake you should ask
how do you prepare your food
how many meals you eat a day
do you follow any special diets
when caring for a dysphagia patient you should be aware of any
aspiration pnemonia
dehydration
decreased nutritional status
weight loss
a gallstone causes vitamin defeicency of which vitamins
A
D
E
K
myasthenia gravis is
A neuromuscular disorder that leads to weakness of skeletal muscles
when caring for a vegan you should monitor
vitamin B12 seance they are low in vegan foods
hemorrhoids are
swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum
constipation causes
low fluid intake
low fiber
physical inactivity
constipation can cause ________ in long run
hemorrhoids
vitamin C deficiency causes
gingivitis
if patient has burns what supplement should be provided mainly
Iron
which patients are at most risk for impaired nutritional status
older patients who have chronic illness
poor nutritional status physical indications (objective)
dry lips with cracks and fissures
flaccid waster muscles
hair that’s dull dry and stiff textured
what PH indicates correct placement of tube in stomach
PH that is lower than 5
grapes and grape fruit affect on drugs
it impair drug absoption
apple-shaped body causes
excess fat
diabetes
difficulty breathing
sleep apnea
hypertention
excess fat in buttocks and thighs increases the risk of
osteoporosis and varicose veins
if patient has muscle weakness on one side the nurse should turn the patient and why
on the affected side
to prevent stress on affected muscles and protecting airway
if patient has vented nasogastic tube you should
A. secure tube with safety pins
B. place above stomach level
C. tape the vent lumen to patient cheek
place above stomach level
how to collect sample of gastric contents through entenal feeding NG/NT tube
hand hygene and gloves
connect 50 to 60 ml string to the ng or not tube
slowly pull the plunger back to obtain at least 1ml of aspirate (5-10ml is ideal)
compare the color on the test strip to color chart provided by manufacturer
discard gloves and wash hands
hypokalemia is
low potassium
if you encounter resistance while inserting a nasojejunal tube you should
rotate tube then insert
inserting through other naris
asking the patient to swallow as you insert tube
what is secondary measure do you use to verify proper placement of ng tube
measuring carbon dioxide level
if you cant get aspirate through ng tube you should
place patient on the sidelaying position and trying again in 30 min
adolescents engaged in spot and moderate to high exercise need to
drink water after exercise in hot climates
take vitamin and mineral supplements
eat iron rich foods to prevent anemia
increase carbs intake
blumia nervosa findings
self iduced vomiting
tooth decay
enternal nutrition is
when you use a tube for feeding
who needs enteral nutrition
difficulty chewing
cannot swallow
anorexia nervosa
when feeding a patient with dysphagia you should
ask patient to tuck chin
checking oral cavity for food pocketing
elevate head of bed to 45 degress
what organs could cause malnutrition
liver
gall bladder
pancreas
what shows intolerance to feedings through feeding tubes
high gastric residual
nausea
vomiting
cramping
how to insert NG tube
lubricate the tip of tube
hyperextend the neck and insert the tube (don’t force)
tilt patient chin forward and rests it on the chest
provide water and encourage patient to breathe through mouth
lastly secure the tube
intervention that would help during inserting a NJ (nasojejunal) tube
place patent in high fowler position
apply water-soluble lubricant
measure 25cm more tube than needed for nasogastric tube
