NUR 209 Exam 3: Questions & Answers (Nutritional): Updated
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macronutrients (3) - ANSWER:-carbohydrates
-proteins
-fats
micronutrients (3) - ANSWER:-vitamins
-minerals
-water
carbohydrates - ANSWER:broken down to glucose to provide energy
sources of carbohydrates (12) - ANSWER:bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, nuts, seeds, beans, grains, sugars,
fruits, honey, milk
proteins - ANSWER:nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
sources of protein - ANSWER:complete: meat, fish, chicken, milk, cheese, eggs
incomplete: beans, peanut butter, seeds, fruits, avocado, spinach, bread, cereal, rice, pasta
fats - ANSWER:provide energy, insulation & vitamin absorption
highly & less saturated
sources of fat - ANSWER:(highly saturated) beef, lamb, coconut oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil
(less saturated) chicken, fish, and veggies
vitamins - ANSWER:compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes (metabolism)
fat soulable vitamins - ANSWER:A, D, E, K; can lead to toxicity
water soluble vitamins (2) - ANSWER:-B complex
-C
minerals (6) - ANSWER:calcium (milk, spinach, nuts, corn, cheese)
iron (meat, potato, spinach, shellfish)
sodium (canned foods, salt)
, potassium (avocado, banana, potato, fish, spinach)
iodine (fish)
fluoride (toothpaste, mouthwash, grape juice)
older adult nutritional considerations (6) - ANSWER:-dec metabolism
-dec thirst sensation
-dec sense of smell & taste
-calcium deficiency
-need for vitamins, minerals, fiber
-cultural considerations
manifestations of altered nutrition (skin) - ANSWER:excessive bruising, bleeding, pressure sores, poor
wound healing
lack in vitamin K & C, protein
manifestations of altered nutrition (gums) - ANSWER:swollen, bleeding
lack in vitamin C
manifestations of altered nutrition (muscles) - ANSWER:wasting
lack in protein
manifestations of altered nutrition (skeletal) - ANSWER:poor posture, painful joints, bowed legs, inc bone
fractures
lack in calcium, vit D & C, protein
manifestations of altered nutrition (mental) - ANSWER:confusion, motor weakness
lack in thiamine, niacin & B complex
nursing assessment for nutrition (3) - ANSWER:- 24 hour recall
-food dairy (3 days- 1 week)
- "who is responsible for purchasing food?"
nursing implementations for diets (4) - ANSWER:-NPO
-special diets
-nutritional supplements
-parenteral nutrition
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macronutrients (3) - ANSWER:-carbohydrates
-proteins
-fats
micronutrients (3) - ANSWER:-vitamins
-minerals
-water
carbohydrates - ANSWER:broken down to glucose to provide energy
sources of carbohydrates (12) - ANSWER:bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, nuts, seeds, beans, grains, sugars,
fruits, honey, milk
proteins - ANSWER:nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
sources of protein - ANSWER:complete: meat, fish, chicken, milk, cheese, eggs
incomplete: beans, peanut butter, seeds, fruits, avocado, spinach, bread, cereal, rice, pasta
fats - ANSWER:provide energy, insulation & vitamin absorption
highly & less saturated
sources of fat - ANSWER:(highly saturated) beef, lamb, coconut oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil
(less saturated) chicken, fish, and veggies
vitamins - ANSWER:compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes (metabolism)
fat soulable vitamins - ANSWER:A, D, E, K; can lead to toxicity
water soluble vitamins (2) - ANSWER:-B complex
-C
minerals (6) - ANSWER:calcium (milk, spinach, nuts, corn, cheese)
iron (meat, potato, spinach, shellfish)
sodium (canned foods, salt)
, potassium (avocado, banana, potato, fish, spinach)
iodine (fish)
fluoride (toothpaste, mouthwash, grape juice)
older adult nutritional considerations (6) - ANSWER:-dec metabolism
-dec thirst sensation
-dec sense of smell & taste
-calcium deficiency
-need for vitamins, minerals, fiber
-cultural considerations
manifestations of altered nutrition (skin) - ANSWER:excessive bruising, bleeding, pressure sores, poor
wound healing
lack in vitamin K & C, protein
manifestations of altered nutrition (gums) - ANSWER:swollen, bleeding
lack in vitamin C
manifestations of altered nutrition (muscles) - ANSWER:wasting
lack in protein
manifestations of altered nutrition (skeletal) - ANSWER:poor posture, painful joints, bowed legs, inc bone
fractures
lack in calcium, vit D & C, protein
manifestations of altered nutrition (mental) - ANSWER:confusion, motor weakness
lack in thiamine, niacin & B complex
nursing assessment for nutrition (3) - ANSWER:- 24 hour recall
-food dairy (3 days- 1 week)
- "who is responsible for purchasing food?"
nursing implementations for diets (4) - ANSWER:-NPO
-special diets
-nutritional supplements
-parenteral nutrition
