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Fundamentals (NURS 1010) Exam 2 with
136 correct and complete solutions.
Fundamentals (NURS 1010) Exam 2 with
136 correct and complete solutions.
Nurtrition - ANSWER is the science of optimal cellular metabolism and its impact on health and disease.
Varies among patients



When assessing a nutritional status the nurse must always consider: - ANSWER Culture

Preferences

Religion

Socioeconomic status

Environment



Optimal Nutrition status - ANSWER Nutrients available in balanced amounts for cellular metabolism and
physiological function



Suboptimal nutrition - ANSWER Malnutrition- Insufficient or excess amounts



Nutritional Health Status - ANSWER Potential to change in either direction rt balance or imbalance



Basal Metabolic Rate - ANSWER Energy needed at rest to maintain internal working activities



Resting energy expenditure - ANSWER Amount of energy body needs to consume over 24 hour period



Nutrients - ANSWER Provide energy necessary normal function of numerous body processes



Complex carbohydrates - ANSWER Beans, lentils, peas, whole grains

Main source of energy

, Fundamentals (NURS 1010) Exam 2 with
136 correct and complete solutions.
Simple saccharides carbs - ANSWER Corn syrup, raw sugars, fruit juice

Main source of energy



Proteins - ANSWER Chicken, eggs, milk, greek yogurt, peas, broccoli

Amino acids necessary for nitrogen balance



Saturated Fats - ANSWER Dairy, meats, lard

Calorie Dense



Polyunsaturated fats - ANSWER Fish, walnuts, sunflower seeds, corn/soy/safflower oils

Calorie dense



Monounsaturated fats - ANSWER Olive oil, avocado, almonds, cashews, macadamia

Calorie dense



Pinocytosis - ANSWER Liquids is ingested into the cell by budding of small vesicles form the cell
membrane



Metabolism - ANSWER Biochemical reactions within every cell of the body



Anabolism - ANSWER Requires energy



Catabolism - ANSWER Produces energy

Starvation- wasting of body tissues occurs



Enteral nutrition - ANSWER Direct into the GI tract-safe, and economical nutritional support.

Used when patient unable to ingest food but are still able to digest and absorb nutrients

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