NURS 371 — Nutrition Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass

NURS 371 — Nutrition Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass Sensible Water Loss - UOP Insensible Water Loss - Sweating, Respirations S/S of Dehydration - - Dry MM - Tachypnea - Tachycardia - Hypotension - Dec UOP, Skin Turgor, Weight - Weak/Thready Pulse Vitamin C - Needed for iron absorption and bone growth. Infant Fluid Intake - Greater loss through skin, immature kidneys (at risk of electrolyte imbalance). Infant Feeding - NEVER microwave or dilute. Breastfeeding Benefits - - Matures immune system. - Lowers risk for SIDS. - Decreased risk of DM, obesity, asthma, childhood leukemia. Why can't infants have honey or corn syrup before 1 yrs old? - Botulism Page 2/10 Crafted for Academic Insight by ©KatelynWhitman 2025. All rights reserved. Why can't infants have cow/goat/nut milk before 1 yr old? - GI bleeding, kidney stress, iron def anemia, nut milk should be avoided due to lack of nutrients. Toddler Diet - - Cut into small pieces and ensure swallowing. - Juice intake minimal to protect teeth. - Child friendly presentation. - Do not use food as a reward. - Involve in food preparation & meal time. Deciduous Teeth - 1st Set of Teeth (Toddler) Food Jags - Only eating one food for days. Demonstrates rapid growth, requiring higher nutritional need. - Infants, but also adolescents. Eating Disorders Develop - Adolescent Yrs Young/Middle Adult Nutrition - BMR decreases, chronic illness may develop due to genetics and lifestyle choices. Folic Acid - Needed during pregnancy for fetal neural tube development, prevents brain defects. Pregnancy Supplements - Iron, Calcium, Folic Acid Iron & Pregnancy - Increases O2 for the fetus. Vitamin C - Helps absorption of iron. Vitamin D - Helps with calcium absorption. Page 3/10 Crafted for Academic Insight by ©KatelynWhitman 2025. All rights reserved. Calories for Pregnancy - An additional 300 during later pregnancy, 500 for breastfeeding. Older Adults & Nutrition - Decreased body mass, activity, and BMR — requires less cals but same nutrient intake; more calcium and fiber for bowel health. Smoking Influence on Nutrition - Prone to anemia & vitamin C deficiency. Alcoholism & Nutrition - Replaces food intake and depresses appetite, decreases absorption due to GI mucosa destruction. Trauma Nutritional Needs - Increased protein and vitamin C for tissue building — burns, surgery. Long Term Poor Calorie Intake - Protein/calorie malnutrition, muscle wasting/weight loss. Impaired Stomach Fx & Nutrition - Bland Foods Medications & Diet - - Can decrease appetite (Adderall, Benadryl) - Can cause oral ulcers, bleeding, diarrhea (chemo/radiation). - Can alter nutrient metabolism. NPO - Nothing by mouth, may require IVF, enteral, or parenteral