Nutrition and Hydration

Charlotte is recovering from a minor injury and her doctor advises her to include more protein in her diet. Why does Charlotte need protein?

• tissue growth and repair

• energy and fiber for bowel elimination

• body heat and to protect organs from injury

• improving the taste of food

Nora is learning about adult health and wants to know the recommended daily fluid intake for maintaining normal fluid balance. What is the typical amount?

• 1000 to 1500 ml daily

• 1500 to 2000 ml daily

• 2000 to 2500 ml daily

• 2500 to 3000 ml daily

James has been placed on NPO status before a medical procedure. What should you do?

• provide a variety of fluids

• offer fluids in small amounts and in small containers

• remove the water pitcher and cup from the room

• remove oral hygiene equipment from the room

Grace is preparing a menu for a patient who can only have liquid foods. She is reviewing the following items. Which is not counted as liquid foods?

• coffee, tea, juices, and soft drinks

• butter, sauces, and melted cheese

• ice cream, sherbet, custard, pudding

• jell-O, Popsicles, and creamed cereals

Grace has dysphagia and needs help with her meals. What is the correct way for her to be fed?

• use straws for all liquids

• have a regular diet

• are fed according to the care plan

• eat alone in their rooms

Benjamin is having lunch with his friends. His friends notice some behaviors and wonder which one is not a sign of a swallowing problem. Which is not a sign of a swallowing problem?

• drooling

• coughing while eating

• pocketing

• edema

James is about to provide fresh water to a patient. Before doing so, what does James need to know?

• I & O

• diet

• fluid orders

• preferred beverages

Harper has limited vision, what method should you use to describe his food items on his plate?

• Clock method

• Pyramid method

• Digital Method

• Food plate method

Elijah had for breakfast 4 oz of juice and 8 oz milk. How many ml did he drink in total?

• 360cc

• 300cc

• 280cc

• 340cc

Oliver is following a recipe that asks for 1 oz of vanilla extract. How many milliliters should he use?

• 30ml

• 20ml

• 10ml

• 15ml