Nutrition /Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 3: Chapter 37

Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 3: Chapter 37

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This flashcard set explains the two main classifications of nutrients—energy and regulatory—along with examples of each. It also covers factors influencing basal metabolic rate (BMR), including why males typically have a higher BMR.

there are __ (1/2/3) classifications of nutrients

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there are __ (1/2/3) classifications of nutrients

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and nutrients are the two classifications of nutrients

energy; regulatory

__ (energy/regulatory) supply energy

energy

__ (energy/regulatory) regulate body processes

regulatory

, , and __ (carbohydrates/protein/fats/vitamins/minerals/water) are energy nutrients

carbohydrates; protein; fats

, , and __ (carbohydrates/protein/fats/vitamins/minerals/water) are regulatory nutrients

vitamins; minerals; water

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TermDefinition

there are __ (1/2/3) classifications of nutrients

2

and nutrients are the two classifications of nutrients

energy; regulatory

__ (energy/regulatory) supply energy

energy

__ (energy/regulatory) regulate body processes

regulatory

, , and __ (carbohydrates/protein/fats/vitamins/minerals/water) are energy nutrients

carbohydrates; protein; fats

, , and __ (carbohydrates/protein/fats/vitamins/minerals/water) are regulatory nutrients

vitamins; minerals; water

males have a HIGHER basal metabolic rate (BMR) because __

they have a larger muscle mass

growth
infections
fever
emotional tension
extreme environmental temperatures
elevated levels of certain hormones

are all factors that __ (increase/decrease) BMR

increase

aging
prolonged fasting
sleep

are all factors that __ (increase/decrease) BMR

decrease

developmental considerations
biological sex
state of health
alcohol abuse
meds
megadoses of nutrient supplements
economic factors
religion
meaning of food
culture

are all factors affecting __ (BMR/nutrition/weight)

nutrition

on the BMI scale, less than the 5th percentile is considered __ (underweight/healthy weight/overweight/obese)

underweight

on the BMI scale, 5th - 85th percentile is considered __ (underweight/healthy weight/overweight/obese)

healthy weight

on the BMI scale, 85th - 95th pecentile is considered __ (underweight/healthy weight/overweight/obese)

overweight

on the BMI scale, 95th percentile of greater is considered __ (underweight/healthy weight/overweight/obese)

obese

, , and __ are components of a nutritional assessment

history taking; physical assessments; lab data

history taking in a nutritional assessment includes: , , and __ data

dietary; medical; socioeconomic

physical assessments include: and data

anthropometric; clinical

lab data in a nutritional assessment includes: , , , and

protein status; body vitamin; mineral ; trace element

when completing an assessment of dietary intake, there are 4 things you should consider: , , , and

24 hr recall method; food diaries/calorie count; food frequency record; diet history

in the assessment portion of the nutrition part of the nursing process, you examine: , , , , , , , , , , and __

weight; general appearance; hair; face, eyes, lips, tongue; oral: tongue, teeth and gums; skin and nails; muscles and skeleton; abdomen; nervous system; cv system; gi system

hemoglobin, hematocrit, albumin & prealbumin, blood glucose (A1C), and cholesterol & triglycerides are found in the assessment of __ (bio data/nutrition data)

bio data

imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements, impaired swallowing, and risk of overweight are __ related to nutrition

nursing diagnoses

true or false: the following are nursing interventions for nutrition:

providing proper and adequate nutrition-healthcare provider will write diet order
assess intake
assist with eating
consult with dietician
teaching-work with patient to fit lifestyle
assess of drug-nutrient interactions

true

warfarin works __ (with/against) vitamin k

against

vitamin k assists in __ cascade

clotting

inconsistent amount will cause _ effect of warfarin

incontinent

liver
broccoli
spinach
swiss chard
kale
green tea

are sources of __

vitamin k

are these all factors of appetite stimulation?

small, frequent meals
food preferences-food from home if possible
pleasant environment/odors
attractive food
schedule procedures
manage pain
good oral hygiene
position patient comfortably

yes

true or false: you should not promote independence and do not involve the person as much as possible when assisting with eating/feeding

false; must promote independence, but if unable involve the person as much as possible