NACC - PSW Exam Q&A

NACC - PSW Exam Q&A Does the body become swollen if too much sugar is retaimed - ANSWER no it doesn't if clients are eating what should be their bed position - ANSWER high fowlers list the three guidelines recommended for healthy living - ANSWER 1. emphasize cereals breads other grain products vegetable and fruit 2. particapte in regular physical activity and healthy eating 3. limit salt alcohol and caffeine list 4 ways you can help clients get ready for meals besides positioning - ANSWER 1. assist with elimination and hand hygiene 2. change clothing and provide clean linen 3. be sure dentures eyeglasses and hearing aids are in place 4. make the setting attractive which of the following actions are important for safety and comfort when feeding a client? list 5 - ANSWER 1. provide a relaxed mood 2. provide time and privacy to pray 3. offer fluids during the meal 4. engage the client in conversation 5. encourage the client to feed herself name 4 common causes of dehydration - ANSWER vomiting diarrhea bleeding excess sweating list the three groups that are included in eating well with Canada's food guide - ANSWER grain products vegetable and fruit milk products meat and alternatives why are carbs important? - ANSWER provide energy and bulk for bowel elimination three main kinds: simple sugars - found in sugar fruits and fruit juices starches - complex carbs what can you give a client who has an order for NPO - ANSWER no food or fluids what effect may cultural and religious beliefs have on nutrition? - ANSWER -certain types of food may be restricted - methods of preparation may be part of beliefs -certain foods are eaten and others are avoided which foods would be included as liquid intake - ANSWER a liquid at room temperature custard yogurt pudding tea coffee what is needed for tooth and bone formation - ANSWER minerals what is needed for tissue growth and repair - ANSWER protein what provides energy and adds flavour - ANSWER fats what provides energy and fibre for elimination - ANSWER carbohydrates what does not provide calories but is needed for certain body function - ANSWER vitamins healthy eyes healthy skin and mucous membranes protein and carbohydrates metabolism - ANSWER vitamin B2 riboflavin milk liver leafy greens formation of substances that hold tissues together - ANSWER vitamin C ascorbic acid citrus fruits potatoes strawberries melons formation of red blood cells nervous system functioning - ANSWER vitamins B 12 blood clotting - ANSWER vitamin K normal reproduction - ANSWER vitamin E