RNSG 1216 Exam #1 Questions &
Answers
Vitamin B12 deficiency - ANSWERScan occur because of low gastric acid
Normal BMI - ANSWERS18.5-24.9
Northern heritage health risk - ANSWERS-celiac
-type 1 diabetes
Feeding the patient key points (7) - ANSWERS1) Food allergies
2) ID patients diet
3) elevate head of bed
4) oral & hand hygiene
5) observe for dysphagia
6) record meal
7) record liquid
Diet as tolerated - ANSWERSsolid/balanced diet
-normal/ regular diet
Clear liquid - ANSWERS-inadequate in energy
-DON'T use more than 24 hrs
-usually given after surgeries
-coffee (NO cream NO milk)
-broth (NO noodles)
-tea
-fruit juice
-gelatin
- 7up/ sprite
-popsicles
Full liquid - ANSWERS-these diets are HIGH in fat and HIGH in cholesterol
-they are liquid a room temperature
-used for patients having difficulty swallowing/chewing solid foods OR patients
w/gastrointestinal problems
-CAN supply adequate nutrition
-milk, butter, yogurt, strained soup, Ensure, honey, juices w/pulp, ice cream, all sodas.
, Mechanical soft - ANSWERS-varies based on type of dysphagia
-patients w/ difficulty chewing/ swallowing
-ground meats, soft cooked veggies, anything chopped/ground/mashed, butter, honey,
cream
Diabetic diet - ANSWERS-controls type and amount of calories
- eat foods like; beans, high fiber foods, wheat pasta, nuts.
- *avoid* starch, sugar, simple carbs
Cardiac diet - ANSWERS-low in sodium
-low in cholesterol
-eat foods like: almonds, fish, chicken, veggies, walnuts, fruit
- *avoid* high cholesterol, animal products, soups, pickles, lunch meats
Renal Diet - ANSWERS-kidney friendly
-foods like: grapes, cherries, red bell peppers, salmond, any berry fruit, olive oil,
cauliflower
- *avoid* : potassium, sodium, protein, phosphorus
Pureed Diet - ANSWERS-blenderized food
- mostly food for the elderly
- usually long term
- *avoid* : nuts, seeds, eggs
Thickened Liquids - ANSWERS- for patients likely to aspirate
*Consistency*
Nectar: straw, drunk
Honey: no straw, drunk
Pudding: no straw, not drunk
The nurse enters the patient's room w/ the patient's soft diet. The first action the nurse
should do is: - ANSWERSCheck the patient's arm band
When the patient is finished with meal time the nurse should: - ANSWERS-Record the
patient's fluid intake, and % of meal eaten
The nurse knows an example of foods allowable on a Full liquid diet would be: -
ANSWERS- Jell-O, Boost, and chocolate ice cream
The nurse knows the best diet for a patient with chronic kidney disease is: - ANSWERS-
Salmon patties cooked in olive oil, steamed cauliflower, and cranberry juice
Common Intake - ANSWERSFoods:
-juice, soup, ice cream, popsicle, jell-O, ice chips (is 1/2 of what water is measured)
Medical:
-IV fluids, IVPB's, Unit of Blood, liquid meds
