Mark Klimek Blue book (ALL) NCLEX Study Guide

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