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Chapter 9

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The digestive system is composed of:   teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, appendix, liver, gallbladder, small intestine (including duodenum), large intestine (including colon), anus  
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functions of digestive system are to   ingest food, prepare food for use by the body, excrete body wastes  
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alimentary tract   route food takes as it passes from the mouth to the anus  
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enzymes   digestive secretions - changes food chemically  
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duodenum   (first loop of the small intestine) where most of the digested food particles are absorbed. Food from the stomach mixes with digestive secretions from the duodenum, pancreas, and liver to complete the process of digestion  
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bile   made by the liver, stored in the gallbladder. Breaks down fat  
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vili   small fingerlike projections of the duodenum that absorb digested food particles and release them into the bloodstream (the duodenum is composed of thousands of vili)  
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peristalsis   rhythmic contractions which move digested food through the large intestine  
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appendix   has no digestive function, located where the large and small intestine meet  
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sigmoid colon   lower portion of the large intestine curves in an 'S' shape. Leads directly into the rectum.  
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rectum   lowest section of the large intestine adjacent to the outside of the body  
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sphincter muscles (muscle that squeeze down)   muscle that contracts to close a body opening  
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liver   largest gland of the body.  
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function of the liver   store glucose. This sugar is stored and released in the large amounts when the cells need it. Store vitamins and proteins, removal poision/toxins from blood, carry out metabolic functions important for blood clotting  
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GERD   gastroesophageal reflux disease. Backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus, producing buring pain  
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dysphagia   difficulty swallowing  
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aspiration   inhaling food or fluids into the lungs  
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ulcer ( a cavity)   open wound  
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gastritis   inflammation of the stomach caused by bacteria, viruses, vitamin deficiency, excessive eating, overindulgence in alcohol  
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gallstones   cholesterol crystals that settle out of bile stored in the gallbladder  
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hemorrhoids   enlarged blood-filled vessels that surround the area of the rectum  
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cirrhosis   inflammation of the liver  
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nutrition   science of foods and their actions or relationship to health  
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Calories in a normal diet   58% of Carbo, 12% of proteins, 30% of fatty acids  
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age-related changes that affect elders' stat nutritional status   require fewer calories, require more vitam. and minerals, take more drugs, diminished sense of taste,  
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Taosim   belief that harmony is maintained through ying and yang.  
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What should you do when a resident is avoiding a particular food and wishes to have an alternative?   notify the licensed nurse and/or food service supervisor  
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What is the most accurate way to chart intake?   observe the resident's tray after eating and chart exactly what was eaten. (ex: Mr. Jones ate all the ham, half the potato, half of the vegetables, etc.)  
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What should you do any time resident refuse a meal or their eating habits change?   report to the charge nurse, never ignore poor intake  
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therapeutic   effective in the treatment of disease  
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What is the purpose of a therapeutic diet?   to help in the medical treatment of a particular disease or illness  
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hypertension   high blood pressure  
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What diet will a person with hypertension or heart disease be on?   a salt free or salt restricted diet  
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nasogastric tube   tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach.  
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gastrostomy tube   tube inserted directly into the stomach. For resident who cannot swallow  
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parenterally   through a tube inserted into a vein or into the atrium of the heart  
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What should you do if a resident cheat on their diets, or family members bringing in forbidden foods?   report any failures to follow the prescribed diet to your charge nurse  
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aspirate   take into the lungs  
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What is on the diet card?   name of the resident, the diet order, special instructions, allergies  
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Should you feed a resident who is unable to chew or swallow?   No, report to the charge nurse at once  
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defecation   process of eliminating poop  
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What does waste consist of?   30% dead bacteria and 70% undigested roughage from food  
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Report and chart the following   changes in stool color, presence of blood, large amount of undigested foods or mucus, parasites (worms), change in bowel habits, complains of pain, constipation or diarrhea, uncharacteristic odors  
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constipation   buildup of fecal material in the large intestine, not easily passed through the rectum  
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laxative   medication that loosens the bowel content and encourage pooping  
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suppository   a cone-shaped semisolid medicated substance that contains glycerin. Inserted it into the rectum  
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enema   introduction of fluid into the rectum and colon. Stimulate the bowel and cause the poop to be released  
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Types of enema   tap water, commercially prepared (fleet, oil retention), saline (salt solution), SSE (soap suds enema)  
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enemas until clear   no soild fecal material present when the solution is expelled  
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ostomy   sugrical opening made on the surface of the abdomen to release waste from the body  
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stoma   an opening  
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colostomy   opening into the colon  
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ileostomy   opening into the ileum  
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ureterostomy   opening into one of the ureters  
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When providing care to resident with an ostomy do 3 things:   1)protect the skin around the stoma from breakdown or irritation 2)assist in reducing odors 3)observe and see if ostomy is functioning properly  
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What attitude is the best way to deal with embarrassing situtations?   a matter-of-fact attitude  
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