Mark Klimek Blue book (ALL) NCLEX
Study Guide
Name the five/six essential nutrients *** carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
The major source of energy for the body is *** carbs
carbs provide ____________ Kcalories per 1 gram *** 4
Sucrose is a sugar found in ____________ and _____________. *** fruits, veggies
Lactose is a sugar found in ? *** milk
What is glycogen? *** It is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver
Is glycogen eaten in foods? *** NO! It is a stored form of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver.
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns ___________ and _____________. *** protein,
fat
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is ___________. *** fats
Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram. *** 9
Fats carry vitamins *** A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
,The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is _____________. *** protein (second best
is Vit C)
Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram. *** 4
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) *** False- they are necessary for a body's
chemical reactions.
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) *** True (even bone)
Water accounts for ________ to ___________% of an adult's total weight? *** 50 to 60%
Name the four basic food groups *** Milk & Cheese, Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
Water acounts for __________ to _________% of an infant's total weight? *** 70 to 75%
An individual is overweight if they are ________% above the ideal weight. *** 10
An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the ideal weight. *** 20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? *** Plain water, cotton balls,
washcloths
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? *** No, this is dangerous
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? *** No, it would cross contaminate
,Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? *** No, fold the diaper down.
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? *** 100 to 105
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? *** Lower body temperature during fever.
How should the temperature of the water be tested if no thermometer is available? *** Dropping water
on inside surface of your forearm.
With which body part do you begin when bathing an infant? *** Eyes always
When cleansing an infant's eye, cleanse from outer to inner canthus? *** No, inner to outer
Should you retract the foreskin of a 5 week old male, uncircumcised infant to cleanse the area? *** No,
not until foreskin retracts naturally and without resistance- then it should be retracted, cleansed and
replaced.
When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp is _____________. *** 98.6 F
How long does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off? *** 7 to 14 days
The primary reason why an infant is draped during the bath is to provide privacy. (T/F) *** False, the
primary purpose of draping is to prevent chilling.
You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an infant's skin. (T/F) *** False, it causes
damage/bruising
, What solution is commonly used for care of umbilical cord? *** 70% alcohol to promote drying (trend is
toward soap and water)
What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy? *** #7, facial nerve
What is the #1 symptom of Bell's Palsy? *** One sided (unilateral) facial paralysis
Complete recovery from the paralysis of Bell's Palsy should occur in _______ to ______ months. *** 4 to
6
In addition to the facial paralysis, the sense of ______ is also affected. *** taste
Will the patient be able to close their eye on the affected side? *** no
Give three eye interventions for the client with Bell's Palsy. *** Dark glasses, artificial tears, cover eye at
night
As the prostate enlarges it compresses the ___________ and causes urinary ________. *** Urethra,
rentention
At what age does BPH occur? *** men over 50 years of age
What does BPH stand for? *** Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
IN BPH the man has (increased/decreased) frequency of urination *** increased
In BPH the force of the urinary stream is (increased/decreased). *** decreased
Study Guide
Name the five/six essential nutrients *** carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
The major source of energy for the body is *** carbs
carbs provide ____________ Kcalories per 1 gram *** 4
Sucrose is a sugar found in ____________ and _____________. *** fruits, veggies
Lactose is a sugar found in ? *** milk
What is glycogen? *** It is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver
Is glycogen eaten in foods? *** NO! It is a stored form of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver.
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns ___________ and _____________. *** protein,
fat
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is ___________. *** fats
Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram. *** 9
Fats carry vitamins *** A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
,The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is _____________. *** protein (second best
is Vit C)
Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram. *** 4
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) *** False- they are necessary for a body's
chemical reactions.
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) *** True (even bone)
Water accounts for ________ to ___________% of an adult's total weight? *** 50 to 60%
Name the four basic food groups *** Milk & Cheese, Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
Water acounts for __________ to _________% of an infant's total weight? *** 70 to 75%
An individual is overweight if they are ________% above the ideal weight. *** 10
An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the ideal weight. *** 20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? *** Plain water, cotton balls,
washcloths
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? *** No, this is dangerous
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? *** No, it would cross contaminate
,Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? *** No, fold the diaper down.
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? *** 100 to 105
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? *** Lower body temperature during fever.
How should the temperature of the water be tested if no thermometer is available? *** Dropping water
on inside surface of your forearm.
With which body part do you begin when bathing an infant? *** Eyes always
When cleansing an infant's eye, cleanse from outer to inner canthus? *** No, inner to outer
Should you retract the foreskin of a 5 week old male, uncircumcised infant to cleanse the area? *** No,
not until foreskin retracts naturally and without resistance- then it should be retracted, cleansed and
replaced.
When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp is _____________. *** 98.6 F
How long does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off? *** 7 to 14 days
The primary reason why an infant is draped during the bath is to provide privacy. (T/F) *** False, the
primary purpose of draping is to prevent chilling.
You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an infant's skin. (T/F) *** False, it causes
damage/bruising
, What solution is commonly used for care of umbilical cord? *** 70% alcohol to promote drying (trend is
toward soap and water)
What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy? *** #7, facial nerve
What is the #1 symptom of Bell's Palsy? *** One sided (unilateral) facial paralysis
Complete recovery from the paralysis of Bell's Palsy should occur in _______ to ______ months. *** 4 to
6
In addition to the facial paralysis, the sense of ______ is also affected. *** taste
Will the patient be able to close their eye on the affected side? *** no
Give three eye interventions for the client with Bell's Palsy. *** Dark glasses, artificial tears, cover eye at
night
As the prostate enlarges it compresses the ___________ and causes urinary ________. *** Urethra,
rentention
At what age does BPH occur? *** men over 50 years of age
What does BPH stand for? *** Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
IN BPH the man has (increased/decreased) frequency of urination *** increased
In BPH the force of the urinary stream is (increased/decreased). *** decreased
