Nurs 1871 Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
fats
Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and
keep your skin healthy.
water soluble vitamins
vitamin C and the B complex
minerals
A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence. They help the
pH of the body and are necessary in the blood and cells promote
acid-base balance
anorexia nervosa
an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain
leads people to starve themselves
bulimia nervosa
an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating,
usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative
use, fasting, or excessive exercise
what effects older adults nutrition?
chronic illnesses (diabetes, renal, cancer), age related GI
changes, physical level, medications, cognitive impairments
vegetarianism
consumption of a diet consisting of plant foods
,what are patients at risk for when they have malnutrition?
arrythmia, skin breakdown, sepsis, or hemorrhage during
hospitalization
Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)
screens older adults receiving care in their homes, nursing
homes, and hospitals. The tool has 18 items divided into
screening and assessment. If the patient scores 11 or lower the
HCP completes the assessment part.
12-14: Normal nutritional status
8-11: At risk of malnutrition
0-7: Malnunourished
Anthropometry
the scientific study of the measurements and proportions of the
human body.
weigh the patient with the same clothes on, same time of day,
and on the same scale
what type of questions would you ask a patient regarding their
nutritional status?
What type of food do you like?
How many meals do you eat?
What are your portion sizes?
What foods cause you discomfort or gas/heartburn?
Are you allergic to any foods?
Any changes in appetite?
, dysphagia
difficulty swallowing. Complications include pneumonia,
dehydration, decreased nutritional status, and weight loss
Clear liquid diet
broth, jello, coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, clear fruit juices,
popsicles
full liquid diet
blended soups, custards, cooked cereals, veggie juice, sherbets,
puddings, frozen yogurt
The lack of weight bearing leads to what effects on the skeletal
system?
Demineralization, calcium loss
A nurse is caring for a client who has been sitting in a chair for 1
hour. Which of the following complications is the greatest risk
for the client?
Pressure injury
A nurse is planning care for a client who is on bed rest. Which
of the following interventions should the nurse plan to
implement?
Encourage the client to perform antiembolic exercises every 2
hours
A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding on the use of a
sequential compression device (SCD). Which of the following
client statements indicates client understanding?
fats
Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and
keep your skin healthy.
water soluble vitamins
vitamin C and the B complex
minerals
A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence. They help the
pH of the body and are necessary in the blood and cells promote
acid-base balance
anorexia nervosa
an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain
leads people to starve themselves
bulimia nervosa
an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating,
usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative
use, fasting, or excessive exercise
what effects older adults nutrition?
chronic illnesses (diabetes, renal, cancer), age related GI
changes, physical level, medications, cognitive impairments
vegetarianism
consumption of a diet consisting of plant foods
,what are patients at risk for when they have malnutrition?
arrythmia, skin breakdown, sepsis, or hemorrhage during
hospitalization
Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)
screens older adults receiving care in their homes, nursing
homes, and hospitals. The tool has 18 items divided into
screening and assessment. If the patient scores 11 or lower the
HCP completes the assessment part.
12-14: Normal nutritional status
8-11: At risk of malnutrition
0-7: Malnunourished
Anthropometry
the scientific study of the measurements and proportions of the
human body.
weigh the patient with the same clothes on, same time of day,
and on the same scale
what type of questions would you ask a patient regarding their
nutritional status?
What type of food do you like?
How many meals do you eat?
What are your portion sizes?
What foods cause you discomfort or gas/heartburn?
Are you allergic to any foods?
Any changes in appetite?
, dysphagia
difficulty swallowing. Complications include pneumonia,
dehydration, decreased nutritional status, and weight loss
Clear liquid diet
broth, jello, coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, clear fruit juices,
popsicles
full liquid diet
blended soups, custards, cooked cereals, veggie juice, sherbets,
puddings, frozen yogurt
The lack of weight bearing leads to what effects on the skeletal
system?
Demineralization, calcium loss
A nurse is caring for a client who has been sitting in a chair for 1
hour. Which of the following complications is the greatest risk
for the client?
Pressure injury
A nurse is planning care for a client who is on bed rest. Which
of the following interventions should the nurse plan to
implement?
Encourage the client to perform antiembolic exercises every 2
hours
A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding on the use of a
sequential compression device (SCD). Which of the following
client statements indicates client understanding?
