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What is dysphasia? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Difficultly with speaking
What are the developmental nutritional needs or toddlers/preschoolers? -
CORRECT ANSWER - -900-1800 calories/day
*fat intake important up to age 5
What are the developmental nutritional needs of a school aged child? -
CORRECT ANSWER - -2400 calories
What is important about the nutritional needs of adolescents? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -protein intake
increase iron for females due to onset of menstruation
*look out for anorexia/bulimia
Assessment of Bowel. - CORRECT ANSWER - -Normal pattern, History of
elimination, stool appearance and possibly a diagnostic test.
Define constipation. - CORRECT ANSWER - -less than three bowel
movements per week.
How do we prevent constipation? - CORRECT ANSWER - -increase Water
intake, fiber, fruits, veggies, exercise
, What is the diet for diarrhea? - CORRECT ANSWER - -B(bananas)
R(Rice)
A(applesauce)
T(toast)
*BRAT
What is a Cleansing enema? - CORRECT ANSWER - -isotonic - no fluid
movement. The feces is just softened.
What is a Retention enema? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Retained for 1-3 hours.
Softens and lubricates so stool can move out. This is the mineral oil type.
What is a Return_flow enema? - CORRECT ANSWER - -helps patient expel
gas and relieve distention. Allow solution to flow back into container.
What is the retention time for other enemas (not mineral oil)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -As long as possible
What is an enema? - CORRECT ANSWER - -solution introduced into the
rectum & large intestine to distend the intestine and irritate the intestinal
mucosa, increasing peristalsis & excretion of feces
What is the function/food source of Vitamin A? - CORRECT ANSWER - -
Vision, and maintains skin and mucous membranes
Mango, Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, green leafy veggies, butter, egg yolks
What is the function/source of Vitamin D? - CORRECT ANSWER - -
Enhances the absorption of Calcium