Nutrition

Question 1

Function of liver in digestion

Answer 1

Filter toxins from blood and produce bile that breaks down carbohydrates, proteins, fats

Question 2

Function of gallbladder in digestion

Answer 2

Stores bile produced by liver and releases it when needed

Question 3

Function of pancreas in digestion

Answer 3

Produces insulin that helps with metabolism of sugar

Question 4

Function of small intestine in digestion

Answer 4

Breaks down food and absorbs most of nutrients

Question 5

Function Large intestine in digestion

Answer 5

Removes water and electrolytes from food particles for the body’s use while turning the rest into feces

Question 6

What can disrupt digestion

Answer 6

Stress, diet, disease

Question 7

What are common digestive issues

Answer 7

Diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, food poisoning, acid reflux

Question 8

Healthy eating patterns include

Answer 8

A balanced diet, watching calorie intake, consuming necessary amounts of different nutrients

Question 9

Calories? And average?

Answer 9

-Energy stored in food
-Used for body processes like walking, breathing, and thinking.
-Average 2000 to maintain weight

Question 10

What is the concern for unintentional weight gain

Answer 10

Can signify underlying health problems:Edema–>HF or kidney disease, ascites–>liver problems, diabetes, Hypothyroidism

Question 11

What can unintentional weight loss signify?

Answer 11

Alcohol dependence, anorexia, depression, CA, diabetes, COPD, HIV/AIDS, medication SE hyperthyroidism, ,

Question 12

What should be considered when consuming carbohydrates?

Answer 12

Glycemic index

Question 13

What is glycemic index?

Answer 13

A foods ability to raise blood sugar

Question 14

Nutritional value of protein

Answer 14

Building blocks of the body, promotes growth, healing, body maintenance

Question 16

Nutritional value of carbohydrates

Answer 16

Primary source of Fuel for body and help protect against disease

Question 17

Nutritional value of vitamins

Answer 17

Promote health and ward off disease

Question 18

Nutritional value of minerals

Answer 18

Support body functions such as hydration, metabolism regulation, and maintenance of strong teeth & bones

Question 19

Nutritional function of water

Answer 19

Makes up more than half of the body weight and needed for every system in the body, promotes brain function, hydrates & flushes waste, regulates body temperature, prevents overeating, acts as lubricant

Question 20

How can we help patients make better food choices

Answer 20

Teaching them about the importance of understanding food labels and comprehending nutritional value of different foods

Question 21

Clear liquid diet

Answer 21

Clear liquids like broth, gelatin, water

Question 22

Enteral nutrition

Answer 22

Intake through gi tract, including via mouth or GI tube (tube feeding)

Question 24

Parenteral nutrition

Answer 24

Given by IV through large vein when enteral nutrition not possible and avoid malnutrition

Question 25

Why would enteral nutrition not be possible?

Answer 25

GI system not functioning properly such as disease, obstruction

Question 27

Why types if parenteral nutrition is there?

Answer 27

Partial and total

Question 29

Can parenteral nutrition meet daily requirements? how or why

Answer 29

Yes, Carbs, proteins, fats, minerals, electrolytes, and vitamins can be given

Question 30

Can parenteral nutrition be given through peripheral vein?

Answer 30

No. The fluid is hyperosmotic and is too caustic. It needs a vein with a large flow

Question 31

Why do we need to check blood sugars in patients that relieve parenteral nutrition, and how often do we check?

Answer 31

It contains a lot of glucose and needs to be checked on all patients regardless of whether they have diabetes or not. You check every 6 hours

Question 32

Other than blood sugar checks, What possible expectations regarding blood sugar do we anticipate

Answer 32

May have to give insulin

Question 33

What are the 3 ✔️ for parenteral nutrition

Answer 33

Correct rate, central line administration, check ✔️ BS

Question 34

What do we make sure tubing for parenteral nutrition has and how often is it changed?

Answer 34

Tubing has a filter. It is changed every time the bag is changed, which is no less than every 24 hours

Question 35

What conditions are associated with metabolic syndrome

Answer 35

Three or more of the following: increased waist circumference, HTN, elevated triglycerides, elevated FBS, low HDL