PSW Ch. 27

Question 1

true/false
when a client has diabetes, sugar builds up in the bloodstream

Answer 1

true

Question 2

true/false
too much sodium in the diet causes the body to retain more water

Answer 2

true

Question 3

true/false
to maintain normal fluid balance a client needs 2000-2500mL of fluids each day

Answer 3

true

Question 4

true/false
an older client should increase calorie intake, as more calories are needed as we age

Answer 4

false

Question 5

true/false
an older client should increase protein intake for tissue growth and repair

Answer 5

true

Question 6

true/false
an older client should decrease intake of fried, fatty foods as these are hard to digest

Answer 6

true

Question 7

what are common causes of dehydration

Answer 7

vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding, excess sweating

Question 8

why are carbohydrates important in the diet?

Answer 8

they provide energy and bulk for bowel elimination

Question 9

what can you give a client who has an order for NPO?

Answer 9

nothing, nothing by mouth

Question 10

nutrients
protein

Answer 10

needed for tissue growth and repair

Question 11

nutrients
carbohydrates

Answer 11

provides energy and fibre for elimination

Question 12

nutrients
fats

Answer 12

provides energy and adds flavour

Question 13

nutrients
vitamins

Answer 13

does not provide calories but is needed for certain body functions

Question 14

nutrients
minerals

Answer 14

needed for tooth and bone formation

Question 15

Vitamins major function
vitamin A

Answer 15

growth, vision, healthy hair and skin

Question 16

Vitamins major function
thiamine

Answer 16

muscle tone, nerve function, digestion

Question 17

Vitamins major function
riboflavin

Answer 17

healthy eyes, healthy skin and mucous membranes, protein and carbohydrate metabolism

Question 18

Vitamins major function
niacin

Answer 18

protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism

Question 19

Vitamins major function
vitamin B12

Answer 19

formation of red blood cells, nervous system functioning

Question 20

Vitamins major function
folic acid

Answer 20

formation of red blood cells, functioning of intestine

Question 21

Vitamins major function
ascorbic acid

Answer 21

formation of substances that hold tissue together

Question 22

Vitamins major function
vitamin D

Answer 22

absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, healthy bones

Question 23

Vitamins major function
Vitamin E

Answer 23

normal reproduction

Question 24

Vitamins major function
vitamin K

Answer 24

blood clotting

Question 25

mineral major function
calcium

Answer 25

formation of bone and teeth; blood clotting, muscle contraction

Question 26

mineral major function
phosphorous

Answer 26

formation of bone and teeth; use of protein, fats and carbohydrates

Question 27

mineral major function
iron

Answer 27

enabling red blood cells to carry oxygen

Question 28

mineral major function
iodine

Answer 28

thyroid gland function, growth, metabolism

Question 29

mineral major function
sodium

Answer 29

fluid balance, nerve function , muscle function

Question 30

mineral major function
potassium

Answer 30

nerve function, muscle contraction, heart function

Question 31

special diet
high-protein

Answer 31

burns, high fever infection

Question 32

special diet
fat-controlled/low-cholesterol

Answer 32

heart disease, gallbladder disease

Question 33

special diet
clear-liquid

Answer 33

first diet most clients can tolerate after surgery

Question 34

special diet
high-calorie

Answer 34

weight gain and certain thyroid imbalances

Question 35

special diet
high-fibre

Answer 35

constipation and colon disorders