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Nutrition Essentials - Nursing Flashcards

Nutrition Essentials - Nursing Flashcards

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Eighty-two (82) 3” x 5” content flashcards. Each card is durable, with a glossy front and a matte back for easy note-taking.
Index of key topics
Section dividers
Level Up RN Learning System
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The Level Up RN Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Flashcards were designed to help both nurses and nursing students learn and retain the most important nutrition concepts. Nutrition is a key component of many nursing school classes (e.g., Fundamentals, MedSurg, Pharmacology), and nursing school exams and the NCLEX frequently include nutrition-related questions.

In addition, nutrition plays a key role in patient wellness, and patient teaching regarding nutrition is a key part of every nurse’s job. Our flashcards will help with understanding the basics of nutrition, along with key nutritional and lifestyle considerations for common health disorders. Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Flashcards is broken into two key sections:

Foundations of Nutrition and Diet
Nutrition for Nursing Practice

Level Up RN flashcards contain just the core information you need to know, without all the fluff. We also incorporate memory tools and tricks to make learning fun and effective. This helps you:

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Nutrition Essentials - Nursing Flashcards Topics

Foundations of Nutrition and Diet

Overview of Macronutrients and Micronutrients
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Lipids
Cholesterol
Proteins
Protein Metabolism (anabolism, catabolism, nitrogen balance)
Water Soluble Vitamins (B-complex vitamins, vitamin C)
Fat Soluble Vitamins (Vitamins A, D, E, K)
Major Minerals and Electrolytes (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium)
Trace Minerals (iron, zinc, iodine, fluoride)
Water (sensible/Insensible water loss, dehydration)
Daily Caloric Requirements, Body Mass Index (BMI)
Nutritional and Physical Activity Guidelines
Weight Loss
Vegetarian Diets
Religious and Cultural Dietary Considerations
Developmental Considerations: Pregnancy, infants, toddlers, school-age children, adolescents, older adults

Nutrition for Nursing Practice

Components of a Nutritional Assessment
Oral Diets (NPO, clear liquid, pureed, full liquid, soft/mechanical, dysphagia)
Enteral and parenteral nutrition
Food/Nutrient and Medication Interactions
Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
Metabolic Syndrome
Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance for health disorders:
Respiratory disorders: COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, TB
Cardiovascular disorders: CAD, Hypertension, MI, Heart Failure
Nervous System disorders: Neurologic Dysphagia, Migraine Headaches, Meniere’s Disease
Musculoskeletal disorders: Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Gout
Gastrointestinal disorders: Dysphagia, GERD, Hiatal Hernia, PUD, Gastritis, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Diarrhea, Foodborne Illness, Celiac Disease, IBS, Diverticulitis, Ostomies, Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis
Bariatric Surgery
Eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes, Diabetes Insipidus, SIADH, Addison’s Disease, Cushing’s Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism
Renal Disorders: Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Injury, Nephrotic Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, Urolithiasis
Cancer: Prevention, Xerostomia, Taste Alterations, Stomatitis

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Which exams do these flashcards help with?

NCLEX
ATI and HESI exams
Nursing class exams

Who will level up their learning using these flashcards?

Nursing Students
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Registered Nurses (RNs)
Patient Care Assistants (PCAs)
Nutrition Services

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