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,Is glycogen eaten in foods? NO! It is a stored form of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver.
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns protein, fat
___________ and _____________.
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns protein, fat
___________ and _____________.
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is fats
___________.
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is fats
___________.
Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram. 9
Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram. 9
Fats carry vitamins A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
Fats carry vitamins A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues protein (second best is Vit C)
is _____________.
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues protein (second best is Vit C)
is _____________.
Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram. 4
Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram. 4
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) False- they are necessary for a body's chemical reactions.
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) False- they are necessary for a body's chemical reactions.
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) True (even bone)
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) True (even bone)
Water accounts for ________ to ___________% of an adult's total 50 to 60%
weight?
Water accounts for ________ to ___________% of an adult's total 50 to 60%
weight?
Name the four basic food groups Milk & Cheese, Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
Name the four basic food groups Milk & Cheese, Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
,Water acounts for __________ to _________% of an infant's total 70 to 75%
weight?
Water acounts for __________ to _________% of an infant's total 70 to 75%
weight?
An individual is overweight if they are ________% above the 10
ideal weight.
An individual is overweight if they are ________% above the 10
ideal weight.
An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the 20
ideal weight.
An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the 20
ideal weight.
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes Plain water, cotton balls, washcloths
of an infant?
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes Plain water, cotton balls, washcloths
of an infant?
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or No, this is dangerous
ears of an infant?
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or No, this is dangerous
ears of an infant?
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for No, it would cross contaminate
both eyes?
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for No, it would cross contaminate
both eyes?
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the No, fold the diaper down.
diaper?
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the No, fold the diaper down.
diaper?
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to 100 to 105
bathe an infant?
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to 100 to 105
bathe an infant?
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? Lower body temperature during fever.
, What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? Lower body temperature during fever.
How should the temperature of the water be tested if no Dropping water on inside surface of your forearm.
thermometer is available?
How should the temperature of the water be tested if no Dropping water on inside surface of your forearm.
thermometer is available?
With which body part do you begin when bathing an Eyes always
infant?
With which body part do you begin when bathing an Eyes always
infant?
When cleansing an infant's eye, cleanse from outer to No, inner to outer
inner canthus?
When cleansing an infant's eye, cleanse from outer to No, inner to outer
inner canthus?
Should you retract the foreskin of a 5 week old male, No, not until foreskin retracts naturally and without resistance- then it should be
uncircumcised infant to cleanse the area? retracted, cleansed and replaced.
Should you retract the foreskin of a 5 week old male, No, not until foreskin retracts naturally and without resistance- then it should be
uncircumcised infant to cleanse the area? retracted, cleansed and replaced.
When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp 98.6 F
is _____________.
When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp 98.6 F
is _____________.
How long does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off? 7 to 14 days
How long does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off? 7 to 14 days
The primary reason why an infant is draped during the False, the primary purpose of draping is to prevent chilling.
bath is to provide privacy. (T/F)
The primary reason why an infant is draped during the False, the primary purpose of draping is to prevent chilling.
bath is to provide privacy. (T/F)
You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an False, it causes damage/bruising
infant's skin. (T/F)
You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an False, it causes damage/bruising
infant's skin. (T/F)
What solution is commonly used for care of umbilical 70% alcohol to promote drying (trend is toward soap and water)
cord?