NUR 225: Nutrition (Exam 2)
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Advancing the diet - CORRECT - ANSWERS - advancing diets- gradual progression of dietary intake
or therapeutic diet
- promoting appetite:
environment needs to be clean and free of odors, smaller meats, help with food selection, eating with
someone
- assisting patients with oral feeding
family assistance
small amounts
offering something often
- teaching may be needed
Albumin lab - CORRECT - ANSWERS indicator for chronic protein depletion
- normal: 3.5-5.0 g/dl
- associated with malnutrition
- half-life is 21 days
- <2.8 is associated with edema
anthropometric measures - CORRECT - ANSWERS - height and weight
- BMI formula
weight (kg)/ height 2 (meters)
normal = 18.5-24.9
overweight= 25-29.9
obese= >30
- ideal body weight (IBW)
- skin fold measures
, - fat percentages
Assessment of nutritional status - CORRECT - ANSWERS 1. screening
2. diet and health hx
3. anthropometrics
4. physical exam
5. serum labs and biochemical tests
Cholesterol - CORRECT - ANSWERS - is a fat-like substance (often, it's referred to as "waxy")
- used by body to make vitamin D, hormones, and substances that aid in digestion
- vital for your proper body function
Cholesterol labs - CORRECT - ANSWERS - indicative of a poor cardiovascular health if elevated
- total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL
- HDL-C: >40 for men and >50 for women is very good
- if HDL level is >/= 60, your risk of heart disease will be significantly lower
- LDL-C: less than 100 mg/dL
- triglycerides: less than 150 mg/dL
Cholesterol-restricted diet - CORRECT - ANSWERS - lowering blood cholesterol can reduce your risk
of heart disease
- cholesterol is found only in foods of animal origin
- certain oats, beans, and fruits are effective at lowering cholesterol levels in the body
- limits the intake of meats, poultry fried foods, eggs yolks, and whole milk products
- food high in saturated fat and trans fatty acids such as palm kernel oil, coconut oil, margarine, and
shortening are also limited
- diet includes skim milk, lean meats, fruits, veggies, and whole grain products
Clear liquid diet - CORRECT - ANSWERS - short term diet provides clear liquids that supply fluid and
calories without residue
- leaves little residue in the GI tract
- often used with acute illness, before and after surgery, and other procedures such as x-ray, CT scan,
etc.
- it includes coffee, tea, clear juices, gelatin and clear broth
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Advancing the diet - CORRECT - ANSWERS - advancing diets- gradual progression of dietary intake
or therapeutic diet
- promoting appetite:
environment needs to be clean and free of odors, smaller meats, help with food selection, eating with
someone
- assisting patients with oral feeding
family assistance
small amounts
offering something often
- teaching may be needed
Albumin lab - CORRECT - ANSWERS indicator for chronic protein depletion
- normal: 3.5-5.0 g/dl
- associated with malnutrition
- half-life is 21 days
- <2.8 is associated with edema
anthropometric measures - CORRECT - ANSWERS - height and weight
- BMI formula
weight (kg)/ height 2 (meters)
normal = 18.5-24.9
overweight= 25-29.9
obese= >30
- ideal body weight (IBW)
- skin fold measures
, - fat percentages
Assessment of nutritional status - CORRECT - ANSWERS 1. screening
2. diet and health hx
3. anthropometrics
4. physical exam
5. serum labs and biochemical tests
Cholesterol - CORRECT - ANSWERS - is a fat-like substance (often, it's referred to as "waxy")
- used by body to make vitamin D, hormones, and substances that aid in digestion
- vital for your proper body function
Cholesterol labs - CORRECT - ANSWERS - indicative of a poor cardiovascular health if elevated
- total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL
- HDL-C: >40 for men and >50 for women is very good
- if HDL level is >/= 60, your risk of heart disease will be significantly lower
- LDL-C: less than 100 mg/dL
- triglycerides: less than 150 mg/dL
Cholesterol-restricted diet - CORRECT - ANSWERS - lowering blood cholesterol can reduce your risk
of heart disease
- cholesterol is found only in foods of animal origin
- certain oats, beans, and fruits are effective at lowering cholesterol levels in the body
- limits the intake of meats, poultry fried foods, eggs yolks, and whole milk products
- food high in saturated fat and trans fatty acids such as palm kernel oil, coconut oil, margarine, and
shortening are also limited
- diet includes skim milk, lean meats, fruits, veggies, and whole grain products
Clear liquid diet - CORRECT - ANSWERS - short term diet provides clear liquids that supply fluid and
calories without residue
- leaves little residue in the GI tract
- often used with acute illness, before and after surgery, and other procedures such as x-ray, CT scan,
etc.
- it includes coffee, tea, clear juices, gelatin and clear broth
