B13 Vocabulary Flashcards
any of a large group of organic
compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose.
carbohydrates
interventions to reduce
the risk of aspiration of food, liquids, and/or secretions during the swallowing process
Aspiration Precautions
a serious condition that results from
inadequate fluid in the body
Dehydration
recommended diet for a resident
Diet Card
difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
a specific amount of water, with or without an additive, which is introduced into the colon to
stimulate the elimination of stool
Enema
a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs
Fats
Course, indigestible plant food low in
nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis
Fiber
the limitation of oral fluid intake
to a prescribed amount for each 24-hour period
Fluid Restriction
a medical order to encourage a
person to drink more fluids
Force Fluids
A tube surgically placed into
the stomach through an incision in the abdomen. Used for long-term enteral feedings. Also called
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG
Gastrostomy Tube
is the current nutrition guide published
by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, a food circle (i.e. a pie chart) depicting a place setting with a plate and glass divided into five
food groups
MyPlate
a feeding tube that is inserted
into the nose and goes to the stomach
Nasogastric Tube
medical order to withhold all food and fluids taken orally
NPO
substances supplied by food and needed for tissue growth and repair and supplying energy to
the body.
Proteins
