Nutrition

Question 1

define nutrition

Answer 1

the total of all the processes involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances.

Question 2

what is nasal metabolic rate?

Answer 2

a person’s heat production at the lowest level of cell activity

Question 3

what are the factors influencing calories intake?

Answer 3

body size and composition
age
activity
body temperature
endocrine secretion
climateb
pregnancy and lactation

Question 4

list 5 ways of promoting the patient appetite

Answer 4

place patient in a comfortable position for eating
be sure patient is clean and free from damp or soiled clothing
eliminate pain and discomfort and strong smells
correct annoyance by loosing tight fitting clothing or allow patient to void before eating
make romm temperature as comfortable as possible
make sure person serving the meal is pleasant and courteous
understandthat colour affects appetite
cooperate with dietary personnel to ensure that hot foods are hot and cold foods are cold.

Question 5

list the specific types of prescribed diet

Answer 5

clear diet
regular diet
liquid diet
clear liquid diet
soft diet

Question 6

what is intravenous infusion?

Answer 6

means of giving a patient fluid in order to meet nutritional needs and replace loss of body fluids

Question 7

why mayintravenous infusion be used?

Answer 7

for drugs
introduce large amounts of fluid in the body through veins
to administer fluid and electrolyte
to attain quick action of certain drugs

Question 8

list the types of saline infusion

Answer 8

Hartman solution
dextrose saline
dextrose water
normal saline
ringer solution

Question 9

when administering infusions, what are your equipments on tray

Answer 9

branula of different sizes, cotton swab, adhesive tape, syringe, savlon,iv stand