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Patient Care Coordination and Education Pt 2 Flashcards

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1
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How much water is the human body made up of?

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50-80%

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2
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What is the recommendation for daily way intake

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2 - 3 L (64 - 96 oz)

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3
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What elements must be included in the nutritional facts?

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  • 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
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What are the dietary needs of celiac disease?

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  • Gluten free diet
  • Avoid alcohols
  • Avoid malt vinegar
  • Avoid additives and flavorings
  • Eat meat, fish, fruits/vegetables, rice, etc.
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5
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What are the dietary needs for those with kidney disease?

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  • 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
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6
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What are the dietary needs for those with diabetes?

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  • 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
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7
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What is the function of vitamin E?

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Protection of cells (including skin and brain), formation of blood cell

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7
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What is the function of vitamin A?

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Night vision, cell growth and maintenance, the health of the skin

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7
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What is the function of vitamin D?

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Calcium absorption, bone and tooth health, heart and nerve function

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7
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What does protein break down into?

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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
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What is the function of vitamin K?

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Blood clotting, bone growth

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Too much protein leads to what?

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Leads to body fat or converted to glucose

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8
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What does fats break down into?

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Fatty acids

  • Unsaturated Fat -Healthy fats
  • Saturated Fat - Not healthy fats
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What does carbohydrates breakdown into?

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Simple sugars (honey, candy, cane sugar)

Complex carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, cereal, pasts, etc)

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What is the function of vitamin C?

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Immunity, iron absorption, the structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels

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What items are in the biohazard waste bag?

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Items contaminated with blood/bodily fluids such as gloves, gauze, and dressings

12
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What items are in the biohazard waste box?

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Items contaminated with blood/bodily fluids such as table covers and disposable gowns

13
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What items are in the biohazard sharps container?

A

Needles, lancets, and sharp objects

14
Q

What are the two main elements in an advance directive?

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  • living will
  • durable power of attorney for health care
15
Q

What are the 4 types of letter styles?

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  • Full block format
  • Modified Block format
  • Modified block format w/ indented paragraphs
  • Simplified Format
16
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What consists of the full block format?

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All lines are flush with the left margin

17
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What consists of th modified block format?

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Address and body are left justified, and the rest start at the center of the document

18
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What consists of the modified block format with indented paragraphs?

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Address is left justified and, the rest start at the center of the document with indented paragraphs

19
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What consists of the simplified format?

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Information is left justified, and it doesn’t include a salutation or complimentary closing

20
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What is the speed of the EKG paper?

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25 mm

21
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What is the gain (amplitude/height) of the EKG waves?

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10 mm tall by 5 mm wide

22
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Which needle system is best for healthy adults?

A

Evacuated needle system

23
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Which needle system is best for those with small/thin veins?

A

Butterfly method

24
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Which needle system is best for those where you only need a small amount of blood?

A

needle syringe system

25
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Rank the veins from best pull to worst pull?

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  1. Median cubital vein
  2. Cephalic vein
  3. Basilic vein

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