Student ___________________
Date of Rotation_____________
Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)
OBJECTIVES
After participation in this rotation, the Health Science student will gain knowledge of various procedures
that are performed on the Food and Nutrition department, will be able to identify what types of staff
members are employed on the units and their roles, and will be able to identify the importance of services
provided by FNS to patients and visitors.
PRE-ROTATION ASSIGNMENT
Instructor__________
Define the following terms:
1. ingestion
2. digestion
3. absorption
4. assimilation
5. elimination
6. regular diet
7. low sodium diet
8. lactose intolerance
9. clear liquid diet
10. calorie controlled diet
11. diabetic diet
12. low cholesterol diet
13. soft diet
14. Name the different types of liquid diets. Why would each of these diets be ordered for a patient?
15. Describe at least 4 sanitary practices that are important in the nutritional department.
16. Why is it very important that the patients receive the correct diet that was ordered by the
physician?
17. What are some of the methods that are used by FNS to keep food warm or cold while on the
patient tray?
18. Identify seven essential nutrients.
19. Describe the difference in HDL and LDL.
20. List 5 foods that would be on a soft diet.
21. What type of religious or cultural diet requirements could be expected to be observed when in
the FNS department?
Food and Nutritional Services (FNS)
Thank you for mentoring the Denton ISD Health Science student on your unit. Your time and leadership
is greatly valued and I appreciate your feedback on student performance while on your unit.
OBSERVED/ASSISTED
1. Food Preparation
a. prepare and deliver meals
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b. deliver and retrieve meals and trays
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c. clean and prepare utensils and dishes
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d. sanitary practices
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e. food storage
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f. food temperature
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2. FNS Management
a. purchasing
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b. maintaining equipment
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c. monitoring for safety
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Mentor Signature
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Date
Evaluation Sheet for Clinical Rotation
Student name: _______________________________________________________________________
Rotation site: ___________________________________
Date: ____________________
Please evaluate the student for each category and mark the appropriate box. The scale proceeds from a high of 5 to a low of 0.
Area of Evaluation
5
4
3
Presents proper appearance:
Professional grooming.
Neat and clean.
Meets professional standards.
Attitude toward learning:
Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to learn.
Asks pertinent questions.
Demonstrates enthusiasm.
Exhibits emotional maturity.
Observes rules:
Observes safety factors.
Demonstrates understanding of Medical Ethics and
Confidentiality.
Quality of work:
Uses proper techniques.
Takes pride in work.
Exhibits ability to follow directions.
Quantity of work:
Follows directions.
Completes tasks on time.
Productive use of time.
Cooperates with others:
Works well with others.
Readily assists others.
Displays good human relations:
Shows tact and understanding.
Respectful of others.
Exhibits a positive attitude.
Comments:
Mentor:_____________________________________________
Date:___________________________________
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Food and Nurtrition Services (FNS)
Post Rotation Reflection
(due on Friday or Monday after Rotation on Unit)
Answer the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation. Answer ALL questions.
1. The mentor(s) that I was assigned to was_____________________________________. Their
title(s) are_______________________________.
2. What did you like best about your rotation day in the department? Why?
3. What did you like least about your rotation day in this department? Why?
4. What skills did you perform while on this unit?
5. List five pieces of medical equipment that you observed on the unit this week.
6. What patient diagnosis and procedures did you learn about?
7. What medical terminology or abbreviations did you encounter? Name at least three and provide
definition or meaning.
8. Interview your mentor. List their educational background, job description, years of experience,
and level of job satisfaction.
Using the following space, write an essay describing your overall experience on the unit. When
reflecting on your day in the unit, think about your responsibility in your learning. What could you
have done differently to ensure that you have the optimal experience?
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Student Signature___________________________________ Date____________________