NUTRITION/FLUID INTAKE

Question 1

What are the signs of malnutrition?

Answer 1

Unintentional/exponential weight loss
Tiredness/Lethargy
Low mood
Susceptible to infection

Question 2

What are the effects of malnutrition?

Answer 2

Inactivity
Depression
Impaired Healing
Impaired muscle strength

Question 3

What are some treatments for malnutrition?

Answer 3

Dietary changes (with or w/out supplements)
Feeding tube (digestive system)
A drip (nutrients and fluids in the vein)

Question 4

What is the recommended daily protein intake for an average adult?

Answer 4

50g per day

Question 5

Why is fluid intake important?

Answer 5

Promotes hydration

Prevents UTI’s

Question 6

What are the signs of dehydration?

Answer 6

Dry mouth
Headaches
Clammy hands
Low urine output (concentrated too)

Question 7

What is Dyspaghia?

Answer 7

A swallowing difficulty

Question 8

What are the 4 main stages of swallowing?

Answer 8

Bolus
Tongue retracts
Pharyngeal Stage
Oesophageal Stage

Question 9

What are the long term effects of Dysphagia?

Answer 9

Weight loss (as foods are processed and unappetising)
Malnutrition (this repeats the process as it weakens muscles)

Question 10

What does IDDSI stand for?

Answer 10

International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative

Question 11

Describe the 7 stages of the IDDSI framework chart

Answer 11

0 - Thin
1 - Slightly Thick
2 - Mildly Thick
3 - Moderately Thick (Liquidised)
4 - Extremely Thick (Puree'd)
5 - Minced
6 - Soft
7 - Regular

Question 12

Who would be the best point of call for help with someone’s nutrition and eating capacities?

Answer 12

A dietician and the SALT (speech and language therapist) team

Question 13

Name 2 eating aids

Answer 13

Thick grip cutlery

High sided plates