What is the purpose of the diet cards?
On meal trays to identify diet for individual resident (specific to resident)
What is a basic or general
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No dietary restrictions
What are 3 different types of thickened liquids?
Nectar thick, Honey thick, Pudding thick
Why is it important to monitor meal consumption?
To observe for likes and dislikes of foods, or difficulty chewing or swallowing.
What is the normal amount of fluid intake needed for good fluid balance?
2000-2500 cc's (or ml)
According to RPC #57, when passing ice water, where and how should the ice scoop be protected from contamination?
Replace ice scoop in a properly covered container, or cover it with a clean towel or plastic bag to prevent contamination.
When feeding a resident, where should you position yourself?
On their unaffected side
According to RCP #59, the procedure when assisting a resident to eat, list 2 things you should do?
Confirm the diet tray, assist to open carton(s), arrange food items within reach
What is the purpose of assistive devices?
To improve an individuals functionality and independence.
How should you arrange a meal tray for a visually impaired resident?
Place the food on the plate according to the hands of a clock and explain where food items are on the plate, every time.
How should you feed a resident who is paralyzed on one side?
Place food on unaffected side and make sure the resident swallows before giving more food.
What type of resident would have a tube feeding?
A resident who can't swallow.
What position should the bed be in when a tube feeding is infusing? Why?
30 degrees (Semi-Fowlers) to prevent aspiration.
What does the phrase "at risk of aspiration" mean?
The resident might not swallow so good or choke when eating.
What should the caregiver do if the resident begins to cough while the tube feeding is infusing?
Report it to the nurse immediately
What position should the bed be in after the tube feeding has infused?
Semi-Fowler's (head of bed 30 degrees) for at least 30 minutes after the feeding has ended.
What should be recorded on an I & O sheet?
Name, all fluids consumed - Input (meals, tube feedings, IV infusions), and all fluids eliminated - Output (Urine, feces, emesis, drainage, etc)
List 5 things that affect individual food choices.
Disease, nutritional deficiency, weight control, prep for surgery, allergies, diabetes
What is the only utensil you should use to feed a resident? How full should you fill this utensil?
Spoon. 1/2 way
List some foods that are considered liquids.
Jello, Popsicle
How many cc's are in 1 oz?
30 cc
Any resident with ordered thickened liquids, a pureed or mechanically soft diet, or a diagnosis of esophageal reflux, GERD, or respiratory is a resident who is at risk of...
Aspiration
True or False. The caregiver must always elevate the head of the bed or assist the resident to an upright position prior to offering food or fluids if the resident is at risk of choking/aspiration.
True
True or False. Residents with feeding tubes are rarely NPO
False. They are often NPO (nothing by mouth)
List mild symptoms of dehydration that you would report to the nurse.
Thirst, loss of appetite, dry skin, flushed skin, dark colored urine, dry mouth, fatigue, or weakness, chills
List advanced symptoms of dehydration that you would report to the nurse.
Increased heart rate, increased respirations, decreased urination, increased body temperature, extreme fatigue, muscle cramps, headaches, nausea.
What type of cholesterol is considered good cholesterol?
HDL [Show Less]