NURS 2528 FINAL Exam – Comprehensive Nursing Study Guide
When are enteral feeds necessary for our patients? - (ANSWER)
How does the nurse correctly assess the placement of enteral feeding tube? - (ANSWER)-checking
insertion site at the abdominal wall
-observing the child for abdominal pain or discomfort.
How does the nurse assess residuals? - (ANSWER)TO PREVENT ASPIRATION in a patient who receives
tube feedings, measure gastric residual volume to assess the rate of gastric emptying.
dysphagia - (ANSWER)condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
Who is at risk for dysphagia? - (ANSWER)-older adults
-stroke
-cancer
-radiation therapy to head and neck
-cranial nerve dysfunction
What are the signs and symptoms of dysphagia? - (ANSWER)-choking
-drooling
-pocketing food
-pain
NPO diet - (ANSWER)nothing by mouth
Clear fluids diet - (ANSWER)Patient may drink anything that can be seen through.
Full fluids diet - (ANSWER)Patient may drink anything in liquid form.
,NURS 2528 FINAL Exam – Comprehensive Nursing Study Guide
Puree diet - (ANSWER)Foods that are blended to a smooth consistency
Soft Food diet - (ANSWER)easy to chew and moist and tender
Minced - (ANSWER)to cut into small pieces
Diabetic Diet - (ANSWER)used for patients with diabetes mellitus
NAS diet - (ANSWER)no added salt
Renal Diet - (ANSWER)Low protein
Low sodium
Low Potassium
Low phosphate
Cardiac Diet - (ANSWER)-Low fat
-Low cholesterol -Low sodium
Nutrition - (ANSWER)the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Factors affecting nutrition: - (ANSWER)age
gender
disease
education
meds
effects of poor nutrition - (ANSWER)-obesity
, NURS 2528 FINAL Exam – Comprehensive Nursing Study Guide
-underweight
-impaired healing
-bone density
Nutrition within the older adult - (ANSWER)Adults 65 years of age and older have decreased need for
energy due to slowing metabolic rate
clinical signs of poor nutrition - (ANSWER)-general appearance
-weight
-posture
-muscles
assisting with eating - (ANSWER)-being unable to eat independently
-asses each client for their independence
-watch patient
abuse prevention - (ANSWER)-One is One Too Many
- Neglect (Scott) - 3 ½ mins
hygiene before mealtime - (ANSWER)-face, hands, teeth
-change brief
position before mealtime - (ANSWER)-reposition up in bed
-high Fowlers
-ensure aides are in place
check tray before mealtime - (ANSWER)-the right patient
-the right diet
When are enteral feeds necessary for our patients? - (ANSWER)
How does the nurse correctly assess the placement of enteral feeding tube? - (ANSWER)-checking
insertion site at the abdominal wall
-observing the child for abdominal pain or discomfort.
How does the nurse assess residuals? - (ANSWER)TO PREVENT ASPIRATION in a patient who receives
tube feedings, measure gastric residual volume to assess the rate of gastric emptying.
dysphagia - (ANSWER)condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
Who is at risk for dysphagia? - (ANSWER)-older adults
-stroke
-cancer
-radiation therapy to head and neck
-cranial nerve dysfunction
What are the signs and symptoms of dysphagia? - (ANSWER)-choking
-drooling
-pocketing food
-pain
NPO diet - (ANSWER)nothing by mouth
Clear fluids diet - (ANSWER)Patient may drink anything that can be seen through.
Full fluids diet - (ANSWER)Patient may drink anything in liquid form.
,NURS 2528 FINAL Exam – Comprehensive Nursing Study Guide
Puree diet - (ANSWER)Foods that are blended to a smooth consistency
Soft Food diet - (ANSWER)easy to chew and moist and tender
Minced - (ANSWER)to cut into small pieces
Diabetic Diet - (ANSWER)used for patients with diabetes mellitus
NAS diet - (ANSWER)no added salt
Renal Diet - (ANSWER)Low protein
Low sodium
Low Potassium
Low phosphate
Cardiac Diet - (ANSWER)-Low fat
-Low cholesterol -Low sodium
Nutrition - (ANSWER)the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Factors affecting nutrition: - (ANSWER)age
gender
disease
education
meds
effects of poor nutrition - (ANSWER)-obesity
, NURS 2528 FINAL Exam – Comprehensive Nursing Study Guide
-underweight
-impaired healing
-bone density
Nutrition within the older adult - (ANSWER)Adults 65 years of age and older have decreased need for
energy due to slowing metabolic rate
clinical signs of poor nutrition - (ANSWER)-general appearance
-weight
-posture
-muscles
assisting with eating - (ANSWER)-being unable to eat independently
-asses each client for their independence
-watch patient
abuse prevention - (ANSWER)-One is One Too Many
- Neglect (Scott) - 3 ½ mins
hygiene before mealtime - (ANSWER)-face, hands, teeth
-change brief
position before mealtime - (ANSWER)-reposition up in bed
-high Fowlers
-ensure aides are in place
check tray before mealtime - (ANSWER)-the right patient
-the right diet
