QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the kcal/g value for each energy nutrient? - ANSWERSCarbs/Protien: 4
cal/gram
Alcohol: 7 cal/gram
Fat: 9 cal/gram
What would be and intervention to decrease the discomfort of dumping syndrome? -
ANSWERS< 1/2 cup fluids with meals
Lying down after meals
What contributes to constipation? - ANSWERSDecreased H2O
Decreased fiber
Palliative care is best described as? - ANSWERSTreating the symptoms, without curing
disease
What should guide dieteary interventions with terminally ill clients? - ANSWERSWhat
they want
No restrictive diet
Decreased digestive enzyme action in AIDS clients results in? -
ANSWERSMalabsorbtion
All but one of the following are ways HIV can be transmitted, identify the exception.
Sexual Contact
Dirty Needles
Dirty Untensils
Transplacentally - ANSWERSDirty Utensils
Why do clients with pulmonary disease need more more calories? - ANSWERSFor
energy (For breathing), BUT NOT increased carbohydrates;