Unit nine nutrition Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are the safety precautions for oxygen therapy?
Safety precautions include ensuring proper equipment function and monitoring patient’s response to therapy.
Additional precautions may involve avoiding open flames and ensuring adequate ventilation.
What are the methods of delivery for oxygen therapy?
Methods of delivery include:
* Nasal Cannula
* Simple Mask
Each method has specific indications and flow rate requirements.
What is the purpose of mobilization of pulmonary secretions?
To clear mucus and secretions from the airways, improving respiratory function.
What is meant by maintaining a patent airway?
Ensuring that the airway is open and clear to allow for effective breathing.
What strategies promote lung expansion?
Strategies include deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, and positioning.
These techniques help prevent atelectasis and improve oxygenation.
What are the basic food groups for balanced nutrition?
Basic food groups include:
* Carbohydrates
* Proteins
* Fats
* Vitamins
* Minerals
* Water
Each group plays a vital role in overall health.
What are the major areas of nutrition assessment?
Major areas include:
* Dietary history
* Anthropometric measurements
* Biochemical data
* Clinical assessment.
Who are clients at risk for nutritional problems?
Clients at risk include:
* Elderly individuals
* Those with chronic illnesses
* Patients with difficulty swallowing.
What methods are used for feeding clients requiring oral intake assistance?
Methods include:
* Modified diets
* Use of adaptive utensils
* Assistance from caregivers.
What are the different types of prescribed diets?
Types of prescribed diets include:
* Low sodium
* Diabetic
* High protein
* Renal.
Each diet is tailored to specific health conditions.
What is involved in blood glucose monitoring?
Blood glucose monitoring involves checking blood sugar levels using a glucometer.
What are the different types of enteral feeding tubes?
Types of enteral feeding tubes include:
* Nasogastric tube
* Gastrostomy tube
* Jejunostomy tube.
How do you check client feeding tube placement?
Check placement by:
* Aspirating gastric contents
* Measuring tube length
* Confirming with imaging if necessary.
What is the procedure for providing feeding for a client with enteral tubes?
The procedure involves:
* Verifying tube placement
* Administering prescribed formula
* Monitoring for tolerance.
What is the purpose of enteral tube feeding?
The purpose is to provide nutrition directly to the gastrointestinal tract when oral intake is not possible.
What is a key step in verifying feeding tube placement?
A key step is aspirating gastric contents to check for pH and color.
This helps confirm the tube is in the stomach.
What are the methods of administering enteral nutrition?
Methods include:
* Gravity feeding
* Pump feeding
* Bolus feeding.
