Patient Care Coordination and Education Pt 2 Flashcards
How much water is the human body made up of?
50-80%
What is the recommendation for daily water intake
2 - 3 L (64 - 96 oz)
What elements must be included in the nutritional facts? (5)
- serving size
- calories per serving
- grams of different types of fat
- amounts of sodium, potassium, cholesterol, total carbohydrates, sugar, and protein
- Percentage of recommended daily values for some vitamins and minerals
What are the dietary needs of celiac disease? (5)
- Gluten free diet
- Avoid alcohols
- Avoid malt vinegar
- Avoid additives and flavorings
- Eat meat, fish, fruits/vegetables, rice, etc.
What are the dietary needs for those with kidney disease?
- Limit salt/sodium –> Less than 20% of the daily value of sodium
- Be careful with protein
- Eat heart healthy foods
- Minimize phosphorous intake
- Control potassium levels
What are the dietary needs for those with diabetes?
- Avoid/limit foods with added sugars
- Consume more fiber
- Eat several small nutrient dense meals throughout the day
- Recommended Plate: 1/2 of non starchy vegetables, 1/3 should be high in carbs, and 1/4 should be a protein
What is the function of vitamin E?
Protection of cells (including skin and brain), formation of blood cell
What is the function of vitamin A?
Night vision, cell growth and maintenance, the health of the skin
What is the function of vitamin D?
Calcium absorption, bone and tooth health, heart and nerve function
What does protein break down into? (3)
Amino acids
- essential amino acids -> body cannot produce
- nonessential amino acids -> body can produce
- conditional amino acids -> not essential but can become essential under stress
What is the function of vitamin K?
Blood clotting, bone growth
Too much protein leads to what?
Leads to body fat or converted to glucose
What does fats break down into?
Fatty acids
- Unsaturated Fat -Healthy fats
- Saturated Fat - Not healthy fats
What does carbohydrates breakdown into?
Simple sugars (honey, candy, cane sugar)
Complex carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, cereal, pasts, etc)
What is the function of vitamin C?
Immunity, iron absorption, the structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels
What items are in the biohazard waste bag?
Items contaminated with blood/bodily fluids such as gloves, gauze, and dressings
What items are in the biohazard waste box?
Items contaminated with blood/bodily fluids such as table covers and disposable gowns
What items are in the biohazard sharps container?
Needles, lancets, and sharp objects
What are the two main elements in an advance directive?
- living will
- durable power of attorney for health care
What are the 4 types of letter styles?
- Full block format
- Modified Block format
- Modified block format w/ indented paragraphs
- Simplified Format
What consists of the full block format?
All lines are flush with the left margin
What consists of th modified block format?
Address and body are left justified, and the rest start at the center of the document
What consists of the modified block format with indented paragraphs?
Address is left justified and, the rest start at the center of the document with indented paragraphs
What consists of the simplified format?
Information is left justified, and it doesn’t include a salutation or complimentary closing
What is the speed of the EKG paper?
25 mm
What is the gain (amplitude/height) of the EKG waves?
10 mm tall by 5 mm wide
Which needle system is best for healthy adults?
Evacuated needle system
Which needle system is best for those with small/thin veins?
Butterfly method
Which needle system is best for those where you only need a small amount of blood?
needle syringe system
Rank the veins from best pull to worst pull?
- Median cubital vein
- Cephalic vein
- Basilic vein
