Nutrition and Oral Care Strategies for Patients with Medical Complexities Quiz

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What will take place over the next two weeks?

Simulation Lab

Performance Testing (correct)

Final exams

Field trip

Where can students find guidelines for performance testing?

In the textbook

On their shell (correct)

From the lab instructor

Online forums

What is the focus of Week #9 in NSE111?

Physical Therapy Techniques

Mental Health Awareness

Medical Terminology

Supporting Nutritional Intake & Oral Hygiene (correct)

What is the required reading from Potter & Perry for Week #9?

Chap 39 pp.930-936; Chap 43 pp.1097-1098; 1103-1111;1115-1120; 1127-1129 Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration for nurses when assessing nutrition?

Integrating knowledge from various disciplines, patient input, and clinical observations Signup and view all the answers

Which resource provides guidelines for nurses to assess a client’s nutritional status?

Eating Well With Canada's Food Guide Signup and view all the answers

What is important for a balanced nutritional intake according to the text?

Low sodium, high potassium, and rich in vegetables and fruit Signup and view all the answers

What role do culture and nutrition play in food choices?

Significant role, considering religious dietary restrictions and special dietary patterns Signup and view all the answers

What does the Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool (CNST) help identify?

Nutritional risk through specific questions about weight loss and eating habits Signup and view all the answers

What does nutritional assessment involve?

Anthropometry, laboratory tests, dietary and health history, clinical observation, and patient expectations Signup and view all the answers

What components are included in dietary history assessment?

Food practices, allergies, symptoms, and chemical substances Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of different diet progressions and therapeutic diets mentioned in the text?

Clear liquid, thickened liquid, full liquid, puréed, and others Signup and view all the answers

How can nurses promote appetite among clients?

Creating a comfortable environment, providing oral hygiene, and considering the impact of medications on taste and appetite Signup and view all the answers

When can nurses assist clients with feeding according to the text?

Before, during, and after meals Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention as specific dietary restrictions for various religions?

Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and others Signup and view all the answers

What are some feeding strategies for patients with dementia?

Verbal encouragement, determining favorite foods, and offering cold water pre-meal Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk associated with dysphagia?

Increased risk of aspiration and aspiration pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What are symptoms of aspiration pneumonia?

Elevated respiratory rate, fever, cough, chills, and crackles in the chest Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk associated with decreased alertness or difficulty managing saliva?

Aspiration Signup and view all the answers

What are some oral care essentials mentioned in the text?

Brushing and flossing, denture care, and taking precautions to prevent warping and bacterial buildup Signup and view all the answers

What are some safety precautions for oral care?

Wearing a mask, goggles, or face shield to protect against pathogens and potential spatter Signup and view all the answers

What can medications affect in clients?

Taste, absorption, metabolism, and cause nausea Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of elevation of the head of the bed for patients with dysphagia?

To reduce the risk of aspiration Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk associated with choking due to airway obstruction?

Immediate cessation of feeding and emergency procedures Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses frequently assess in clients?

Nutritional status and plan interventions to improve appetite and normal dietary intake Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of determining favorite foods for patients with dementia?

To improve appetite and normal dietary intake Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of offering cold water pre-meal for patients with dementia?

To improve appetite Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nutrition and Oral Care for Patients: Key Strategies and Risks

Medications can affect taste, absorption, metabolism, and cause nausea, leading to discomfort or reduced appetite in clients.
Diagnostic tests can interrupt meals, and many tests require clients to be NPO (nil per os / nothing by mouth).
Nurses must frequently assess clients' nutritional status and plan interventions to improve appetite and normal dietary intake.
Feeding strategies for patients with dementia include verbal encouragement, determining favorite foods, and offering cold water pre-meal.
Dysphagia, difficulty in swallowing, increases the risk of aspiration and aspiration pneumonia, and is more prevalent in certain types of clients.
Feeding strategies for patients with dysphagia include elevation of the head of the bed and observation of food consumption.
Aspiration, the misdirection of secretions or gastric contents into the larynx and lower respiratory tract, is a risk for clients with decreased alertness or difficulty managing saliva.
Aspiration pneumonia symptoms include elevated respiratory rate, fever, cough, chills, and crackles in the chest.
Choking due to airway obstruction requires immediate cessation of feeding and emergency procedures.
Assessment for oral care includes evaluating the risk for aspiration, common oral problems, and the ability to grasp.
Safety precautions for oral care include wearing a mask, goggles, or face shield to protect against pathogens and potential spatter.
Oral care essentials include brushing and flossing, denture care, and taking precautions to prevent warping and bacterial buildup.

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Test your knowledge of nutrition and oral care strategies for patients with medical complexities in this quiz. Explore feeding and oral care approaches for clients with dysphagia, dementia, and medication-related challenges, along with the assessment and management of risks such as aspiration and choking.