NURS 1016 CLASS 2 NUTRITION AND ELIMINATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Calcium, Vitamin D, and B12
Increased amounts of _________, ___________, and ____ are needed later in life
Total caloric intake
_______ _______ _______ should decline in response to changing metabolic rate and
a general decrease in physical activity
Sodium
Reduce the DV for ________ from 2400mg to 1500mg
Fluids
__________ are emphasized because thirst mechanisms may be less responsive in
older adults
Obesity and Malnutrition
Major nutrition related concerns in older persons are ________ and _______________
Income
There is a strong relationship between poor nutrition and low __________. People 65+
account for 35%. Rates among indigenous and immigrants are much higher.
Transportation
, Availability and easily accessible _____________ is often a limiting factor for older
adults to access places were food is sold or served. Public transport becomes more
difficult to use.
Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM)
Most common form of malnutrition in older adults. Presence of clinical signs and
biochemical indicators. Consequences: Infections, pressure ulcers, anemia,
hypotension, impaired cognition, hip fractures, and increased mortality and morbidity.
60% in LTC settings.
Nutrition
__________ can be assessed using standardized tools such as Mini-Nutritional
Assessment or Nutritional Risk Screening
Poor oral health
risk factor for dehydration
malnutrition
aspiration pneumonia
joint infections
cardiovascular disease
poor glycemic control
Xerostomia
Dry mouth. prevalence increases with age, affects many older adults. Eating,
swallowing, and speech become more difficult. Problems with teeth and supporting
structure.
Oral cancer
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Calcium, Vitamin D, and B12
Increased amounts of _________, ___________, and ____ are needed later in life
Total caloric intake
_______ _______ _______ should decline in response to changing metabolic rate and
a general decrease in physical activity
Sodium
Reduce the DV for ________ from 2400mg to 1500mg
Fluids
__________ are emphasized because thirst mechanisms may be less responsive in
older adults
Obesity and Malnutrition
Major nutrition related concerns in older persons are ________ and _______________
Income
There is a strong relationship between poor nutrition and low __________. People 65+
account for 35%. Rates among indigenous and immigrants are much higher.
Transportation
, Availability and easily accessible _____________ is often a limiting factor for older
adults to access places were food is sold or served. Public transport becomes more
difficult to use.
Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM)
Most common form of malnutrition in older adults. Presence of clinical signs and
biochemical indicators. Consequences: Infections, pressure ulcers, anemia,
hypotension, impaired cognition, hip fractures, and increased mortality and morbidity.
60% in LTC settings.
Nutrition
__________ can be assessed using standardized tools such as Mini-Nutritional
Assessment or Nutritional Risk Screening
Poor oral health
risk factor for dehydration
malnutrition
aspiration pneumonia
joint infections
cardiovascular disease
poor glycemic control
Xerostomia
Dry mouth. prevalence increases with age, affects many older adults. Eating,
swallowing, and speech become more difficult. Problems with teeth and supporting
structure.
Oral cancer
