Chapter 15 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition

Chapter 15 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition nutrition - Correct Answer-how the body uses food to maintain health. nutrient - Correct Answer-a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate metabolism. complex carbohydrates - Correct Answer-carbohydrates that are broken down by the body into simple sugars for energy; found in foods such as bread, cereal, potatoes, rice, pasta, vegetables, and fruits. simple carbohydrates - Correct Answer-carbohydrates that are found in foods such as sugars, sweets, syrups, and jellies and have little nutritional value. parenteral nutrition (PN) - Correct Answer-the intravenous infusion of nutrients administered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. nasogastric tube - Correct Answer-a feeding tube that is inserted into the nose and goes to the stomach. percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube - Correct Answer-a feeding tube that is placed into the stomach through the abdominal wall.