Nutrition Exam 2| 50 Questions |Correct Answers!

Malnutrition has been reported in what percentage of hospitalized patients with acute illness? - ANSWER 1/3 upon admission, 2/3 experience decline Define the term iatrogenic. - ANSWER Induced inadvertently by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures How can illness lead to malnutrition? - ANSWER Reduced nutrient intake: anorexia, n/v, pain, mouth ulcers, difficulty chewing/swallowing, inability to feed oneself, depression caused by diets, surgery, prep for surgery or dx tests, wounds, meds. Impaired digestion & absorption: inflammation, insufficient digestive enzyme secretion, altered intestinal mucosa caused by radiation therapy, GI surgeries, meds. Altered Metabolism and Excretion: elevated metabolism, muscle atrophy, changes in hydration, immobilization, excessive bleeding, diarrhea, and urination caused by chemo, diuretics, and other meds. Skin and mucous membranes prevent entry of infectious agents into body Zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C important in promoting healing; serve to reduce incidence of severe illness Gastrointestinal surgeries can most profoundly affect nutritional status by impairing what? - ANSWER they impair absorption and digetion In a health care facility, who holds the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all the patient's nutritional needs are met? - ANSWER The nurse, because they inform the doctor and dietician on the pt's specific situation What health care professionals assist with nutrition care? - ANSWER physician, dietician, nurse, dietetic tech, pharmacist, PT, OT, social worker, speech therapist, CNA, home health aide, discharge planner What is the purpose of documentation in the nutrition care process? - ANSWER facilitates communication for health care team and serves as record for future reference What are the four parts of the Nutrition Care Process? - ANSWER nutriton assessment nutrition diagnosis nutrition intervention nutrition monitoring and evaluating A tool for quickly identifying clients at risk for malnutrition so that they can receive complete nutrition assessment is called what? - ANSWER Percent weight loss: [(usual - current) / usual] * 100 <5% = low risk 5-10% = moderate risk >10% = high risk