Nutrition Proctor zoom review west
coast university
what is dysphagia - ANS-an alteration in the client's ability to swallow
what are causes of dysphagia - ANS-obstruction
inflammation
certain neurologic disorders
what enables the client with dysphagia to have proper nutrition - ANS-modifying the texture of
foods and the consistency of liquids
dry mouth - ANS-contributes to dysphagia
clients with dysphagia are referred to who - ANS-speech therapist
how do you evaluate swallowing ability - ANS-giving them sips of water
if they cough they can't swallow
in what position should dysphagia patients be placed on - ANS-high-fowler's or upright
why do you provide oral care for a patient with dysphagia - ANS-to sense of taste
care for dysphagia patients - ANS-allow adequate time for eating
use adaptive eating devices
encourage small bites and thorough chewing
what should pills be taken with when patient has dysphagia - ANS-8 oz of fluid to prevent
medication from remaining in the esophagus.
what do you avoid for dysphagia patients - ANS-thin liquids and sticky foods
straws
what should you have ready for dysphagia patients - ANS-suction equipment
what are the 3 levels of solid textures - ANS-1 - pureed
2- mechanically altered
3 - advanced
what do you thicken fluids with - ANS-commercial thickener for a thin, nectar-like, honey-like, or
spoon-thick
, what should a dysphagia patient do before meals - ANS-rest
what can help with swallowing - ANS-tucking their chin
arching the tongue in the back of the throat
why does GERD occur - ANS-as a result of the abnormal reflux of gastric secretions up the
esophagus
what does GERD lead to - ANS-indigestion and heart burn
what factors contribute to GERD - ANS-hiatal hernia, obesity, pregnancy, smoking, some
medications, genetics
serious complications of GERD - ANS-adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and Barrett's
esophagus
manifestations of GERD - ANS-heartburn, retrosternal burning, painful swallowing, dyspepsia,
regurgitation, coughing, hoarseness, and epigastric pain
what should GERD patients avoid - ANS-wearing tight-fitting clothes
eating for 3 hr before laying down
trigger foods
large meals
items that reduce lower esophageal sphincter pressure (fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol, cigarette
smoke, all nicotine products, peppermint and spearmint flavors)
what should GERD patients do - ANS-Elevate the body on pillows instead of lying flat
attempt weight loss if overweight or obese
Cholecystitis - ANS-inflammation of the gallbladder
manifestations of cholecystitis - ANS-Pain, tenderness, and rigidity of the upper right abdomen
that may radiate to the mid-sternal area or right shoulder and is associated with nausea,
vomiting, and the usual signs of an acute inflammation.
what can result from uncontrolled cholecystitis - ANS-pancreatitis and liver involvement
what should be limited to reduce stimulation of gallbladder - ANS-fat intake
celiac disease - ANS-chronic, inherited genetic disorder with autoimmune characteristics
celiac patients cant - ANS-digest the protein gluten
into what is gluten broken down into in celiac disease - ANS-strands instead of molecules
coast university
what is dysphagia - ANS-an alteration in the client's ability to swallow
what are causes of dysphagia - ANS-obstruction
inflammation
certain neurologic disorders
what enables the client with dysphagia to have proper nutrition - ANS-modifying the texture of
foods and the consistency of liquids
dry mouth - ANS-contributes to dysphagia
clients with dysphagia are referred to who - ANS-speech therapist
how do you evaluate swallowing ability - ANS-giving them sips of water
if they cough they can't swallow
in what position should dysphagia patients be placed on - ANS-high-fowler's or upright
why do you provide oral care for a patient with dysphagia - ANS-to sense of taste
care for dysphagia patients - ANS-allow adequate time for eating
use adaptive eating devices
encourage small bites and thorough chewing
what should pills be taken with when patient has dysphagia - ANS-8 oz of fluid to prevent
medication from remaining in the esophagus.
what do you avoid for dysphagia patients - ANS-thin liquids and sticky foods
straws
what should you have ready for dysphagia patients - ANS-suction equipment
what are the 3 levels of solid textures - ANS-1 - pureed
2- mechanically altered
3 - advanced
what do you thicken fluids with - ANS-commercial thickener for a thin, nectar-like, honey-like, or
spoon-thick
, what should a dysphagia patient do before meals - ANS-rest
what can help with swallowing - ANS-tucking their chin
arching the tongue in the back of the throat
why does GERD occur - ANS-as a result of the abnormal reflux of gastric secretions up the
esophagus
what does GERD lead to - ANS-indigestion and heart burn
what factors contribute to GERD - ANS-hiatal hernia, obesity, pregnancy, smoking, some
medications, genetics
serious complications of GERD - ANS-adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and Barrett's
esophagus
manifestations of GERD - ANS-heartburn, retrosternal burning, painful swallowing, dyspepsia,
regurgitation, coughing, hoarseness, and epigastric pain
what should GERD patients avoid - ANS-wearing tight-fitting clothes
eating for 3 hr before laying down
trigger foods
large meals
items that reduce lower esophageal sphincter pressure (fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol, cigarette
smoke, all nicotine products, peppermint and spearmint flavors)
what should GERD patients do - ANS-Elevate the body on pillows instead of lying flat
attempt weight loss if overweight or obese
Cholecystitis - ANS-inflammation of the gallbladder
manifestations of cholecystitis - ANS-Pain, tenderness, and rigidity of the upper right abdomen
that may radiate to the mid-sternal area or right shoulder and is associated with nausea,
vomiting, and the usual signs of an acute inflammation.
what can result from uncontrolled cholecystitis - ANS-pancreatitis and liver involvement
what should be limited to reduce stimulation of gallbladder - ANS-fat intake
celiac disease - ANS-chronic, inherited genetic disorder with autoimmune characteristics
celiac patients cant - ANS-digest the protein gluten
into what is gluten broken down into in celiac disease - ANS-strands instead of molecules
