Nutrition Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

-Chemotaxis -Margination or pavementing ---> selectins and chemokine receptors "grab" neutrophils on vessel walls -Diapedesis or emigration of neutrophils into tissue Correct Answer-What happens w/ the Emigration of Leukocytes? -infection -mechanical damage -ischemia -nutrient deprivation -temperature extremes -radiation -etc... Correct Answer-General causes of inflammation -prevent infection and damage by microorganisms -dilute toxins -activate plasma protein systems -lim...

what is the purpose of community nutrition Correct Answer-Community nutrition strives to prevent disease and to improve the health, nutrition, and well-being of individuals and groups within communities. what are the three major goals of community nutriton Correct Answer-1. Health Promotion 2. Disease Prevention 3. Disease Managemen what are the three main components of a needs assessment? Correct Answer-Evaluating the health and nutritional status of the community .Determining what t...

Skin Assessment: Palpation Correct Answer-color, moisture, temperature, texture, turgor, vascularity, edema, lesions primary data Correct Answer-one on one interviews with patient Secondary data Correct Answer-Subjective data, objective data Subjective Data Health History Questions Correct Answer-Past history of skin disease, allergies, hives, psoriasis, or eczema? Change in pigmentation or color, size, shape, tenderness? Excessive dryness or moisture? Pruritus or skin itching? Exce...

(coagulation) A client with a newly placed prosthetic heart valve will be maintained on long-term anticoagulant therapy. Which medication does the nurse anticipate being used for this purpose? A. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) B. Dalteparin (Fragmin) C. Heparin D. Warfarin (Coumadin) Correct Answer-D. Warfarin (Coumadin) Rationale: Indications for warfarin therapy include the long-term prophylaxis of arterial thromboembolism, including prevention of stroke and MI. Other uses include the proph...

Which of the following governmental agencies collaborate to publish national dietary guidelines in the United States? the U.S. Department of the Interior the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services the U.S. Department of Agriculture the U.S. Department of Commerce the U.S. Department of Education Correct Answer-the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services the U.S. Department of Agriculture The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) guidelines specify which of the following? the amount...

first line of defense Correct Answer-the line of defense where there are physical and chemical barriers to pathogens second line of defense Correct Answer-the line of defense where there are cells, chemicals, and general processes that kill pathogens third line of defense Correct Answer-the line of defense where reactions against specific pathogens occur innate immunity Correct Answer-Inborn, ancient protection existing in one form or another in all eukaryotic organisms. -Made up of th...

Parasympathetic Nervous System Correct Answer-Rest and digest Cholinergic Ach Sympathetic Nervous System Correct Answer-Fight or flight Adrenergic NE Alpha 1 receptors Correct Answer-Constriction of blood vessels, sphincters, and uterus Ejaculation Mydriasis (Vasoconstriction = increased BP) Beta 1 receptors Correct Answer-Increase contractility Increase HR Decrease insulin release (Predominantly found on heart) Beta 2 receptors Correct Answe

A molecule that is a storage form of carbohydrate is Correct Answer-glycogen. A body has been sectioned in such a way that there is one whole lung per section and the urinary bladder has been split in half. What type of section is this? Correct Answer-Sagittal As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface, Correct Answer-they die. The lens of the eye thickens when the Correct Answer-ciliary muscles contract. Articular cartilage receives oxygen and nu...

A nurse states that her patient looks "like he's a hundred years old". Which of the following does this statement reflect? A. Perceived Age B. Chronological Age C. Functional Age D. Subjective Age Correct Answer-A. Perceived Age Subjective age: also referred to as feel age or age identity; describes a person's perception of his or her age Perceived age: other people's estimation of someone's age Chronologic age: the length of time that has passed since birth Functional age:...

What are the risk factors for bladder cancer? Correct Answer-#1 cigarette smoking Workplace exposure to industrial chemicals Radiation for cervical cancer Cyclophosphamide chemotherapy Chronic bladder irritation from - Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) - Long-term indwelling catheters - Kidney and bladder stones What are the clinical manifestations of bladder cancer? Correct Answer-Hematuria - often first sign Bladder irritability Dysuria Frequency Urgency Diagnostics - ...