DTC Exam 3 Questions & Answers
npo - ANSWERSnil per os (nothing by mouth except ice). Needs timeframe and supplementary
intake so we don't starve them.
Mechanically altered diet - ANSWERStexture changes for issues with chewing or swallowing.
puree, mechanically soft (mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, etc), thickened liquids (follow
instructions! nectar-thick, honey-thick, spoon-thick)
clear liquid diet - ANSWERSsee through liquids. 1-2 days MAX
full liquid diet - ANSWERSany liquids. milk, juice, scrambled eggs, jello.
fat-restricted diet - ANSWERSdiet with limited amounts of fat, lipids due to gallbladder,
pancreas, lymphatics, or GI.
sodium restricted diet - ANSWERSdiet low in sodium-rich foods and seasonings. no cheese,
soup, added salt, deli meat
low fiber/residue - ANSWERSintestinal disorders, GI surgery, acute diverticulitis. easy to digest,
no nuts, whole grains, seeds, high-fiber froots and veg.
high-calorie/high-protein diet - ANSWERShypermetabolic conditions, stable malnourished, poor
appetite. milkshakes, eggs, nuts/nut butters, butter, sauces, syrups, gravy.
nasogastric tube - ANSWERSstandard
npo - ANSWERSnil per os (nothing by mouth except ice). Needs timeframe and supplementary
intake so we don't starve them.
Mechanically altered diet - ANSWERStexture changes for issues with chewing or swallowing.
puree, mechanically soft (mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, etc), thickened liquids (follow
instructions! nectar-thick, honey-thick, spoon-thick)
clear liquid diet - ANSWERSsee through liquids. 1-2 days MAX
full liquid diet - ANSWERSany liquids. milk, juice, scrambled eggs, jello.
fat-restricted diet - ANSWERSdiet with limited amounts of fat, lipids due to gallbladder,
pancreas, lymphatics, or GI.
sodium restricted diet - ANSWERSdiet low in sodium-rich foods and seasonings. no cheese,
soup, added salt, deli meat
low fiber/residue - ANSWERSintestinal disorders, GI surgery, acute diverticulitis. easy to digest,
no nuts, whole grains, seeds, high-fiber froots and veg.
high-calorie/high-protein diet - ANSWERShypermetabolic conditions, stable malnourished, poor
appetite. milkshakes, eggs, nuts/nut butters, butter, sauces, syrups, gravy.
nasogastric tube - ANSWERSstandard
