NUR 150 Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing I
Final Exam
Question:
TRUE OR FALSE: It is important to watch post op patient's airway after
surgery
Answer:
True
Question:
Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)
Answer:
Coughing when eating or drinking, Drooling, Hoarse voice after talking normal, Pain when swallowing and breathing, and Runny nose during or after feeding
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Question:
Treatment of Dysphagia
Answer:
Elevate HOB, NPO Status until Speech therapy evaluation.
Question:
Function of Proteins
Answer:
Energy source, Repairs tissues, Essential for growth, building bocks for blood and bone, builds connective tissue
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function of lipids (fats)
Answer:
Needed for growth and development, and sources of energy.
Question:
malnutrition
Answer:
lack of proper nutrition (Too much or too little of something)
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Question:
Macronutrients
Answer:
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Question:
Micronutrients
Answer:
vitamins and minerals
Question:
Risk Factors for Malnutrition
Answer:
Very young, and very old patients. Patients with dysphagia, High metabolism, Always on the Go (Eating fast food), people with memory issues, and pregnancy patients.
Question:
BMI
Answer:
Measures body mass index based on height and weight
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Question:
Normal BMI range
Answer:
18.5-24.9
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Underweight BMI range
Answer:
Less than 18.5
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Obesity BMI range
Answer:
30 or greater
Question:
Considered overweight if BMI is between
Answer:
25-30
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