NURS 3375 NURSING OF ADULTS WITH COMPLEX
NEEDS Exam 2 questions and 100% Answers NEW
COMPLETE UPDATE-University of Texas at Arlington
Biomedical data Correct AnswersSkinfold
Waist circumference
Anthropometric measurements Correct AnswersHeight
Weight
BMI
Recommended CHO Correct Answers45-65%
130g/day
Rich in fiber
Lack of protein in diet causes... Correct AnswersFluid retention --> ascites
Normal prealbumin Correct Answers16-40
Prealbumin measures... Correct AnswersShort term, acute changes
Normal albumin Correct Answers3.5-5
What does albumin do? Correct AnswersKeeps fluid in the vascular space
Hypoalbuminemia --> Correct AnswersFluid retention --> ascites
Fatigue
,Impaired medication absorption
Skin breakdown
Albumin measures... Correct AnswersLong term, chronic changes
Recommended protein Correct Answers10-35%
0.8mg/kg/day
1g/kg after 70yo
Negative nitrogen balance Correct AnswersProtein breakdown > synthesis
Marasmus Correct AnswersSevere weight loss r/t inadequate protein intake due to acute illness
Recommended fats Correct Answers20-30%
Helps prevent weight loss
How much water do adults lose per day to function? Correct Answers1750-3000
0.5-2 mL/kg/hr. of urine (>30 mL/hr)
Recommended water intake Correct AnswersMen - 3-4
Women - 2-3
1500mL/day in older adults
4 fat-soluble vitamins Correct AnswersA - vision, immunity, skin
D - calcium maintenance
E - antioxidant
K - blood clotting
9 water-soluble vitamins Correct AnswersB1 (thiamin) - nervous function, energy metabolism
, B2 (riboflavin) - generates niacin
B3 (niacin) - nervous function
B6 - insulin, hemoglobin, and antibody production
Folate - synthesizes cells
B12 - fatty/amino acid metabolism
Pantothenic acid - energy metabolism
Biotin - energy metabolism, fatty/amino acid metabolism
C - antioxidant
6 minerals Correct AnswersCalcium - bone/teeth formation, clotting
Phosphorus - bone/teeth formation, hormone regulation
Magnesium - bone formation, protein synthesis, CHO metabolism
Iron - oxygen transport
Zinc - tissue growth, wound healing, immunity
Chromium - insulin cofactor
Dietary acculturation Correct AnswersWhen eating patterns of people who move change to resemble
those of the host country
American cuisine Correct AnswersDriven by expediency and ease
Hispanic American cuisine Correct AnswersHigh-fiber
Complex CHOs
Veggie proteins
Common lactose intolerance
Asian American cuisine Correct AnswersCommon lactose intolerance
Low fat/CHO
Increased risk of osteoporosis because lack of calcium in diet
NEEDS Exam 2 questions and 100% Answers NEW
COMPLETE UPDATE-University of Texas at Arlington
Biomedical data Correct AnswersSkinfold
Waist circumference
Anthropometric measurements Correct AnswersHeight
Weight
BMI
Recommended CHO Correct Answers45-65%
130g/day
Rich in fiber
Lack of protein in diet causes... Correct AnswersFluid retention --> ascites
Normal prealbumin Correct Answers16-40
Prealbumin measures... Correct AnswersShort term, acute changes
Normal albumin Correct Answers3.5-5
What does albumin do? Correct AnswersKeeps fluid in the vascular space
Hypoalbuminemia --> Correct AnswersFluid retention --> ascites
Fatigue
,Impaired medication absorption
Skin breakdown
Albumin measures... Correct AnswersLong term, chronic changes
Recommended protein Correct Answers10-35%
0.8mg/kg/day
1g/kg after 70yo
Negative nitrogen balance Correct AnswersProtein breakdown > synthesis
Marasmus Correct AnswersSevere weight loss r/t inadequate protein intake due to acute illness
Recommended fats Correct Answers20-30%
Helps prevent weight loss
How much water do adults lose per day to function? Correct Answers1750-3000
0.5-2 mL/kg/hr. of urine (>30 mL/hr)
Recommended water intake Correct AnswersMen - 3-4
Women - 2-3
1500mL/day in older adults
4 fat-soluble vitamins Correct AnswersA - vision, immunity, skin
D - calcium maintenance
E - antioxidant
K - blood clotting
9 water-soluble vitamins Correct AnswersB1 (thiamin) - nervous function, energy metabolism
, B2 (riboflavin) - generates niacin
B3 (niacin) - nervous function
B6 - insulin, hemoglobin, and antibody production
Folate - synthesizes cells
B12 - fatty/amino acid metabolism
Pantothenic acid - energy metabolism
Biotin - energy metabolism, fatty/amino acid metabolism
C - antioxidant
6 minerals Correct AnswersCalcium - bone/teeth formation, clotting
Phosphorus - bone/teeth formation, hormone regulation
Magnesium - bone formation, protein synthesis, CHO metabolism
Iron - oxygen transport
Zinc - tissue growth, wound healing, immunity
Chromium - insulin cofactor
Dietary acculturation Correct AnswersWhen eating patterns of people who move change to resemble
those of the host country
American cuisine Correct AnswersDriven by expediency and ease
Hispanic American cuisine Correct AnswersHigh-fiber
Complex CHOs
Veggie proteins
Common lactose intolerance
Asian American cuisine Correct AnswersCommon lactose intolerance
Low fat/CHO
Increased risk of osteoporosis because lack of calcium in diet
