Supplemental feeding

Question 1

definition: marasmus

Answer 1

a state of malnutrition with both inadequate protein and energy intake

Question 2

definition: kwashiorkor

Answer 2

diet that has adequate energy intake from carbohydrates but inadequate protein intake

Question 3

what constitutes at risk individuals for malnutrition?

Answer 3

1. poor diet
2. recent weight loss
3. increased need
4. iatrogenic
5. nutrient loss
6. global assessment

Question 4

what are the pros and cons of waist to hip ratio?

Answer 4

pro - detecting obesity health risks

con - not good for true malnutrition

Question 5

what are the pros and cons of BMI?

Answer 5

pro - has standard for over and under weight

con - loses accuracy in fit, very fit, and very old

Question 6

what is the best nutrition screening tool?

Answer 6

nutrition risk screening tool 2002

Question 7

definition: soft mechanical diet

Answer 7

ground or pureed foods that are easy to chew, often eaten by people who have dental problems or are edentulous

Question 8

definition: pureed diet

Answer 8

1. smooth, cohesive, pudding like

2. for people with dysphagia

Question 9

if mouth and throat are out of the picture, what type of feeding is recommended?

Answer 9

enteral

Question 10

what constitutes enteral nutrition?

Answer 10

NG, PEG, J

Question 11

what are the main downsides of NG and PEG tubes?

Answer 11

regurgitation

Question 12

what tube is used for patients with long term feeding and reflux problems?

Answer 12

J tube

Question 13

what are the limitations of PPN?

Answer 13

osmolality and volume

Question 14

how long is PPN used?

Answer 14

2 weeks or less