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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
What solution is commonly used for care of umbilical cord? - CORRECT ANSWER
70% alcohol to promote drying (trend is toward soap and water)
What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy? - CORRECT ANSWER #7, facial
nerve
What is the #1 symptom of Bell's Palsy? - CORRECT ANSWER One sided
(unilateral) facial paralysis
Complete recovery from the paralysis of Bell's Palsy should occur in _______ to ______
months. - CORRECT ANSWER 4 to 6
In addition to the facial paralysis, the sense of ______ is also affected. - CORRECT
ANSWER taste
Will the patient be able to close their eye on the affected side? - CORRECT
ANSWER no
Give three eye interventions for the client with Bell's Palsy. - CORRECT ANSWER
Dark glasses, artificial tears, cover eye at night
As the prostate enlarges it compresses the ___________ and causes urinary
________. - CORRECT ANSWER Urethra, rentention
, At what age does BPH occur? - CORRECT ANSWER men over 50 years of age
What does BPH stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
IN BPH the man has (increased/decreased) frequency of urination - CORRECT
ANSWER increased
In BPH the force of the urinary stream is (increased/decreased). - CORRECT
ANSWER decreased
The man with BPH has a _________-stream of urine - CORRECT ANSWER
forked
The man with BPH has hesitancey. What does this mean? - CORRECT ANSWER
Difficulty starting to void
Will the man with BPH have enuresis, nocturia or hematuria? - CORRECT ANSWER
Enuresis-No, Nocturia-Yes, and Hematuria-Maybe
Enuresis - CORRECT ANSWER inability to control the flow of urine and
involuntary urination
What is the best way to screen men for BPH? - CORRECT ANSWER Digital rectal
exam
Should fluids be forced or restricted in BPH? - CORRECT ANSWER forced
What does TURP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Transurethral resection of the
prostate
The most radical prostate surgery is the ____________ prostatectomy. - CORRECT
ANSWER Perineal
What type of diet is used in BPH? - CORRECT ANSWER Acid Ash
Acid Ash diet - CORRECT ANSWER Decrease pH (makes urine acid)
Chz, eggs, Meat, fish, oysters, poultry, Bread, Cereal, Whole Grains, Pastries,
Cranberries, Prunes, Plums, Tomatoes, Peas, Corn, Legumes.
What is the primary purpose of a 3 way continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) after TURP?
- CORRECT ANSWER To keep the catheter clear of clots and to drain urine