Name the five/six essential nutrients
carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
The major source of energy for the body is
Carbs
Carbs provide
... [Show More] ____________ Kcalories per 1 gram
4
Sucrose is a sugar found in ____________ and _____________.
fruits, veggies
Lactose is a sugar found in ?
milk
What is glycogen?
It is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver
Is glycogen eaten in foods?
NO! It is a stored form of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver.
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns ___________ and _____________.
protein, fat
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is ___________.
fats
Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram.
9
Fats carry vitamins
A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is _____________.
protein (second best is Vit C)
Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram.
4
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F)
False- they are necessary for a body's chemical reactions.Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F)
True (even bone)
Water accounts for ________ to ___________% of an adult's total weight?
50 to 60%
Name the four basic food groups
Milk & Cheese, Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
Water acounts for __________ to _________% of an infant's total weight?
70 to 75%
An individual is overweight if they are ________% above the ideal weight.
10
An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the ideal weight.
20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant?
Plain water, cotton balls, washcloths
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant?
No, this is dangerous
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes?
No, it would cross contaminate
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper?
No, fold the diaper down.
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant?
100 to 105
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid (Warm) sponge bath?
Lower body temperature during fever.
How should the temperature of the water be tested if no thermometer is available?
Dropping water on inside surface of your forearm.
With which body part do you begin when bathing an infant?
Eyes always
When cleansing an infant's eye, cleanse from outer to inner canthus?No, inner to outer
Should you retract the foreskin of a 5 week old male, uncircumcised infant to cleanse the area?
No, not until foreskin retracts naturally and without resistance- then it should be retracted, cleansed and
replaced.
When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp is _____________.
98.6 F
How long does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off?
7 to 14 days
The primary reason why an infant is draped during the bath is to provide privacy. (T/F)
False, the primary purpose of draping is to prevent chilling.
You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an infant's skin. (T/F)
False, it causes damage/bruising
What solution is commonly used for care of umbilical cord?
70% alcohol to promote drying (trend is toward soap and water)
What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy?
#7, facial nerve
What is the #1 symptom of Bell's Palsy?
One sided (unilateral) facial paralysis
Complete recovery from the paralysis of Bell's Palsy should occur in _______ to ______ months.
4 to 6
In addition to the facial paralysi [Show Less]