Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition Questions
And Answers
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube a feeding tube that is placed into the
stomach through the abdominal wall.
gastrostomy a surgically-created opening into the stomach in order to insert a tube.
diet cards cards that list the resident's name and information about special diets, allergies,
likes and dislikes, and other dietary instructions.
therapeutic diets diets prescribed for people who have certain illnesses, conditions, or
food allergies; also called special or modified diets.
modified diets diets prescribed for people who have certain illnesses, conditions, or food
allergies; also called therapeutic or special diets.