Nutrition & Elimination Test
when feeding a patient, how full should the spoon be
1/3
what is the minimum amount of water that an average sized adult requires daily
1500 ml
how many cubic centimeters are equal to 6 ounces
180 mL
how many milliliters are equal to 1 ounce
30 ml
how many milliliters are equal to 10 ounces
300 ml
which of the following is NOT an example of output
Blood platelet IV
Kaylie wants to increase her fiber intake. What should Kaylie eat?
Vegetables
what do nutrients do?
all of the above
what may be given through IV therapy
all of the above
when should a patient be in an upright position for feeding
all of the above
which of these foods are permitted on a full liquid diet
all of the above
which of these foods should be avoided on a sodium-restricted diet?
all of the above
which of these patients may be placed on a high calorie diet
all of the above
what is a function of vitamins and minerals?
build, maintain, and repair cells
what foods are usually high in calories and low in other nutrients
candy, soft drinks, baked goods, and jellies
which of these foods are permitted on a soft diet
canned fruit
Ismael wants to eat well. Which is the healthiest fat that he can use to saute chicken?
canola oil
what is the body's main source of energy
carbohydrates
which food is part of the milk group
cheese
what kind of proteins are found in animal sources, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and cheese
complete proteins
what kinds of carbohydrates are found in whole grain bread, cereal, rice, pasta, vegetables, dry beans, and nuts?
complex carbohydrates
which of the following is true of a diabetic diet
complex carbohydrates are a better choice of diabetes
which of the following is NOT an examples of intake that should be counted on an intake and output chart
cracker
which foods are part of the meat and beans group and the vegetable group
dry beans
what is the term for tube feeding
enteral
What nutrient source should make up 20% to 35% of an adult's diet?
fats
during a feeding procedure, what does the term pocketing refer to?
food remaining in the cheeks or under tongue
according to ChooseMyPlate.gov, half your plate should consist of what
fruits and vegetables
all foods that are liquid at room temp or melt at body temp are permitted on which type of diet
full liquid diet
how is output measured?
graduated containers or bags
any food that is made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or rye is classified as what?
grain
which type of diet is typically used first for patient following surgery or stomach upset
ice chips or sips of water
what is total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
infusing concentrated amts of nutrients directly into a large vein in the upper chest
what is the term for giving fluids directly into a vein
intravenous therapy
in which type of feeding is a tube inserted into the middle part of the small intestine through a small surgical opening on the abdomen
jejunostomy
which of the following is true
many religions have rules for cooking, serving, and eating foods
in which type of diet is food ground to the consistency of hamburger
mechanical soft
in which type of feeding is a tube inserted into the stomach through the nose
nasogastric (NG)
which of these foods should be avoided on a calorie-restricted diet
noodles
who records intake from IV fluids
nurse
which of the following is true of intake
oral intake may need to be estimated
which of the following is true?
patients with dementia may not recognize the signs of hunger
what source do oils come from?
plants and fish
which of these foods are permitted on a clear liquid diet
popsicles
what does the body use to build, maintain, and repair cells
proteins
what is the term for the backward flow of food from the stomach to the mouth
regurgitation
what should be limited in a sodium-restricted diet
salt
what type of feeding is given at regular times, usually four times a day?
scheduled
which position should be used for a patient receiving an enteral feeding
semi-fowlers
the physician explains to audrey that she must change what she eats in order to lower her cholesterol. What is the physician recommending that Audrey do?
start a therapeutic diet
what is the name for liquids or foods ordered by a physician to improve a patients nutrition
supplements
what do patients with dysphagia have difficulty with
swallowing
which of the following is NOT true
the body can live longer w/o water than it can w/o food
which of the following is true of an intake and output chart
the daily intake should almost be the same as the daily output
which of the following describes one way that the digestive system changes with age?
the movement of food through the digestive system slows
why is it important to face patients while feeding them
to interact and make the patient the focus of attention
what does the term calorie count mean
to keep a record of the patients food intake
what is the goal of a diabetic diet
to keep the patients blood sugar level within normal limits
why are intake and output charts important
to prevent dehydration or over-hydration
in which case would a high protein diet typically be ordered
to promote healing in a patient with a severe wound
what does it mean to "force fluids"
to remind the patient to drink each time you are in the room
which of these types of fat are liquid at room temp
unsaturated fat
which of the following is true
used the term "clothing protector" instead of "bib"
people should eat a variety of which type of food
vegetables and fruits
what nutrient can the body live only a few days w/o?
water
which of the following is NOT true
whenever possible, it is best to keep patients in their individual rooms for meals