| A | B |
|---|
| essential amino acids | Nine amino acids that must be consumed through food sources. |
| incomplete proteins | Do not contain all the essential amino acids. |
| Kwashiorkor | Due to severe protein deficiency |
| complementary proteins | Combining plant sources of food to achieve a complete protein intake. |
| carbohydrates | The body's main source of energy. |
| glucose | It is a simple carbohydrate |
| cholesterol | Linked to heart disease and hardening of the arteries. |
| minerals | Necessary for proper muscle and nerve function and act as catalysts for many cellular functions. |
| 6 months of age | Birthweight should double |
| 4-6 months of age | Introduction of solid food occurs. |
| postoperative patients | Progress from a clear liquid diet to a full liquid diet after bowel sounds are heard. |
| preoperative patients | Usually NPO 6-8 hours before procedure. Decreases risk of vomitting, while under anesthesia, which could lead to aspiration. |
| thiamine deficiency | Associated with alcohol abuse. |
| cardiovascular disease | Diet therapy is focused on reduction of fat and sodium intake. |
| Diabetes | Diet therapy includes moderation of fats and most of the carbohydrates should be complex. May include a calorie count in order to lose weight. |
| HIV/AIDS | Diet high in calories and protein |
| NG/PEG tubes | Check placement every shift and before feddings or medication administration. |
| unconscious patient | Most common cause of airway obstruction is the tongue. |
| tencious | adhesive/sticky/thick |
| Amount of suction pressure of a patient | 80-120 mm Hg |
| atelectasis | collapsed area of the lung |
| average hourly urine output amount | 30 ml |
| Average urine output daily | 1000-1500 ml |
| Normal pH of urine | 5.5-7.0 |
| voided urine collection | If stands longer that 15 minutes, it will not be accurate. |
| 24 hour urine test | Discard urine at that time, then begin collection. Usually on ice in cooler. |
| foley catheterization | sterile procedure |
| midstream urine collection | aseptic technique |
| Kegel Exercises | Strengthen pelvic floor muscles to correct incontinence. |
