NRCM-103 Fundamentals: Providing Support to Clients with Weakness

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What is the primary goal of nutritional support in pediatric patients?

To provide the patient with adequate nutrition regardless of gastrointestinal symptoms or feeding behavior.

To ensure the patient meets their estimated nutritional needs orally for more than five days.

To provide adequate energy, protein, and micronutrients while minimizing gastrointestinal symptoms and supporting developmentally appropriate feeding behavior. (correct)

To nourish the patient and prevent malnutrition, without consideration for gastrointestinal issues or developmental factors.

Which of the following is considered the best indicator of nutritional status?

Circumference and thickness of various body parts

Body weight, including weight loss and BMI calculation (correct)

Serum albumin level

Measurement of the patient's length

What is the healthy weight range (BMI) for adults?

Less than 18.5

18.5 to 24.9 (correct)

30.0 or higher

25.0 to 29.9

Which of the following is a common indication for nasogastric tube insertion?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in the insertion of a nasogastric tube?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following patients would be considered at risk of malnutrition and in need of nutrition support?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of nutrition support for patients?

To provide essential nutrients for growth and development Signup and view all the answers

Which laboratory indicator is most useful for assessing a patient's nutritional status?

Serum albumin levels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key benefit of good patient nutrition?

Stronger immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a nasogastric tube in patient care?

To provide nutrition directly to the stomach Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common consequence of malnutrition in patients?

Increased risk of infection Signup and view all the answers

How can a caregiver provide added support to a client with weakness on one side?

Stand on the client's weak side and place an arm around their waist Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for using proper body mechanics when lifting objects?

To avoid excessive fatigue Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to bend at the hips and knees when lifting objects from the floor?

To maintain a wide base of support Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of adjusting the height of a client's bed to avoid back strain?

Helps maintain low center of gravity Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to carry objects close to the midline of the body?

To avoid stretching to reach objects Signup and view all the answers

Which action helps in maintaining a low center of gravity during lifting tasks?

Bending at the hips & knees, not the waist Signup and view all the answers

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