Unit 8

Question 1

Digestive System

Answer 1

ingestion of food
digestion of food
absorption of nutrients
elimination of waste

Question 2

Peristalsis

Answer 2

muscular contractions that move food through digestive system

Question 3

Small Intestine

Answer 3

absorbes nutrients

Question 4

Large Intestine

Answer 4

removes waste

Question 5

Changes in the gastrointestinal system due to aging

Answer 5

ability to taste decreases
digestion tastes longer
slow peristalsis causes constipation
difficulty chewing & swallowing
decreased absorption of vitamins & minerals
decreased saliva & digestive fluids

Question 6

Nutrition

Answer 6

taking in & using food by body to maintain health

Question 7

Changes in Nutrition due to aging

Answer 7

difficulty swallowing
medications
decreased physical activity causing constipation or lack of appetite
problems with teeth/dentures
illness
depression
special diets

Question 8

Water

Answer 8

essential nutrient for life

Question 9

fats

Answer 9

source of energy

Question 10

carbohydrates

Answer 10

energy

fiber

Question 11

Proteins

Answer 11

tissue growth & repair

Question 12

Vitamins

Answer 12

body function

Question 13

Minerals

Answer 13

help normal body function

Question 14

Liquid diets

Answer 14

for resident with nausea/vomiting
before surgery or test
foods that are liquid at room temperature
clear liquid diet is just liquids can see through
full liquid includes milk, cream soup, ice cream

Question 15

Soft diet

Answer 15

restricts/eliminates raw fruits, veggies, meat, high fiber, fried, spicy food
for people recovering from surgery, illness, dental problems, weakness, transition from liquid to regular

Question 16

Mechanical soft

Answer 16

blended or chopped foods to make them easier to swallow
doesn’t limit foods
for recovery from surgery, difficulty swallowing, dental problems

Question 17

Pureed Diet

Answer 17

chopped/blended/ground like baby food consistency

for difficulty chewing and swallowing who cannot tolerate mechanical soft

Question 18

Low Sodium

Answer 18

res with heart disease/high blood pressure/kidney disease
no salt shaker on tray
restrict condiments

Question 19

Diabetes

Answer 19

problems with insulin that is produced by pancreas

Question 20

Type 1

Answer 20

little or no insulin

early onset

Question 21

Type 2

Answer 21

insulin resistance

late onset

Question 22

Diabetes treatment

Answer 22

Insulin/oral meds
diet
exercise

Question 23

Hypoglycemia

Answer 23

hunger
trembling
weakness
confusion

Question 24

Hyperglycemia

Answer 24

hight blood sugar
weakness
thirst
frequent urination
fruity smelling breath

Question 25

Complications with diabetes

Answer 25

skin breakdown
infection
poor circulation
visual disturbance
weight gain/loss

Question 26

Res with feeding tube

notify nurse if

Answer 26

difficulty breathing
vomiting
abdominal swelling (distention)
signs of aspiration