Nutrition test Flashcards
You need to know about Simple sugars
It rises quickly and falls quickly
How much water should a patient take in and how are you going to figure that
recorded fluid output plus 500 mL
You need to know signs and symptoms of dehydration
Complaints of dizziness. Confusion. Cool, dry skin. Dark, concentrated urine. Decreased blood pressure. Decreased urine production. Dry, cracked lips and tongue. Dry mucous membranes. Elevated temperature. Flat neck veins when lying down. Increased pulse rate. Poor skin turgor. Postural hypotension. Thick saliva. Thirst. Weak, thready pulse. Weakness.
You need to know how to figure fluid loss with weight
A weight gain or loss of 1kg (2.2 lb) in 24 h indicates a gain or loss of 1 L of fluid
How do you assess for peripheral edema
by measuring the circumference
You need to know how to plan care for a client who has hypernatremia
Encourage increased fluid intake; measure I and O; give water between tube feedings; restrict sodium intake; monitor temperature
You need to know the risk factors for the development of hypocalcemia
Inadequate dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D. Impaired absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract, as in diarrhea, sprue, overuse of laxatives and enemas containing phosphates (phosphorus tends to be more readily absorbed from the intestinal tract then calcium is, and it suppresses calcium retention in the body). The parathyroid regulates calcium and phosphorus levels. Hyposecretion of parathyroid hormone can result in hypocalcemia.
You need to know about hypokalemia and hyperkalemia and you need to know how to anticipate care or nursing actions.
you would do cardiac monitoring for them which is an EKG or another monitor
You need to know about hypomagnesemia and hypermagnesemia and you need to know how to teach your patient about what is going on with them
monitor deep tendon reflexes especially if they are receiving magnesemia and they have hypomagnesemia because you might be giving them too much and making them hyper
(know) If someone is getting suctioned through an NG tube you have to be careful or you will cause them to go into hypovolemic shock (or hypovolemia)
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Someone who has heart failure you can anticipate fluid restriction also watch sodium intake and you need to know the foods that are high in sodium
Buttermilk. Canned meats or fish. Canned soups (regular). Canned vegetables (regular). Casserole and pasta mixes. Cheese (all kinds). Dried fruits. Dried soup mixes. Foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG). Frozen vegetables with sauces. Gravy mixes. Ham. Hot dogs. Ketchup. Lunch meats. Olives. Pickles. Prepared mustard. Preserved meats. Processed foods. Salted nuts. Salted popcorn. Salted snack foods. Softened water. Soy sauce (regular). Tomato or vegetable juice
(know) Someone who is dehydrated has been admitted to the hospital, you know that their admitting diagnosis is dehydration or hypovolemia. Something you are going to do automatically without obtaining an order is obtain a daily weight
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You need to know food sources of fiber. Keep in mind skin is a fruit
Apple, unpeeled. Apple, peeled. Banana. Orange. Cantaloupe. Grapefruit. Strawberries. Biscuit. Bread, white. Bread, wheat. All bran. Oatmeal, cooked. Shredded wheat. Green beans. Broccoli, raw. Cauliflower, raw. Celery, raw. Corn, whole kernel. Potato, with skin. Sweet potato, baked. Kidney beans. Pinto beans. Black eyed peas. Lima beans. Black beans.
You need to know the vegetarian diets
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian : dairy products, eggs, and plant foods
Lactovegetarian : dairy products and plant foods
Vegan : all animal food sources, including honey, are excluded
You need to know about the American heart association … diet association
300 mg of cholesterol
Which vitamin is absorbed in the stomach
Vitamin b12
the process by which large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules to make energy available to the organism
Catabolism
Enables the absorbed nutrients to enter the blood
Metabolism
the process of converting food into chemical substance that can be absorbed into the blood and used by the body tissue
Digestion
Know a good source for mega 3 fatty acid
Found in salmon, trout, halibut, sardines, tuna, canola oil, soybean oil, omega 3 rich chicken eggs, and walnuts
Know about vitamins that act as antioxidants that protect the cells and tissues from free radicals and improve vision and have a role in cancer prevention
Carotenoids
muscle contraction and relaxation, coagulation; building of strong bones and teeth; plays a role in nervous system function; aids in blood coagulation
Calcium
component of 50 enzymes, protein synthesis and DNA repair, normal growth and sexual development, wound healing, immune function, and smell acuity
Zinc
aids in production and survival of red blood cells and plays a role in enzymes involved in respiration and a role in lipid metabolism
Copper
acid-base and fluid balance; transmits nerve impulses and helps control muscle contractions and regulation of heartbeat; necessary for enzyme reactions
potassiam
acid-base and fluid balance; transmits nerve impulses and helps control muscle contractions and regulation of heartbeat; necessary for enzyme reactions
potassiam
activates enzymes and enhances removal of glucose from the blood
chromium
acid-base balance, fluid balance, transmits nerve impulses and helps control muscle contractions
Sodium