Question 1

What is the percentage of patients who are admitted to hospital who are at risk of malnutrition?&#10;A) 25%&#10;B) 30%&#10;C) 35%&#10;C) 40%

Accepted Answer

Approximately 30% of patients admitted to hospitals are at risk of malnutrition, highlighting the importance of nutritional screening and intervention in healthcare settings.

Question 2

Of that total what is the percentage of children who are admitted to hospital who are at risk of malnutrition&#10;A) 0-14%&#10;B) 14-20%&#10;C) 20=25%&#10;D) 6-14%

Accepted Answer

Of the total number of children admitted to hospital, 6-14% are at risk of malnutrition.

Question 3

How many more times do malnourished patients visit their GP than those who are not malnourished.&#10;A) three times as many&#10;B) twice as many&#10;C) four times as many&#10;D) five times as many

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

When a patient is malnourished wound healing takes:&#10;A) more time to heal&#10;B) less time to heal&#10;C) the same time to heal&#10;D) wounds do not heal

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition impairs the body's ability to heal, leading to slower wound healing due to deficiencies in essential nutrients required for tissue repair and immune function.

Question 5

When assisting a patient to eat and drink, you, the student nurse, should:&#10;A) stand up&#10;B) sit down&#10;C) kneel down&#10;D) moving about

Accepted Answer

Sitting down puts you at the same eye level as the patient, making the interaction more personal and comfortable. It also allows for better communication and observation of the patient's needs and responses during feeding.

Question 6

NHS choice recommends that we should drink about:&#10;A) 2 litres of fluid every day&#10;B) 1.2 litres of fluid every day&#10;C) 3 litres of fluid every day&#10;D) 4 litres of fluid every day

Accepted Answer

NHS recommends drinking about 1.2 litres (6 to 8 glasses) of fluid every day to prevent dehydration, this can include water, lower fat milk, and sugar-free drinks, including tea and coffee.

Question 7

Highlight the first symptoms of dehydration.&#10;A) dizziness or light-headedness&#10;B) headache&#10;C) tiredness&#10;D) all of these

Accepted Answer

All of these symptoms (dizziness or light-headedness, headache, and tiredness) can be early signs of dehydration.

Question 8

Identify the action you would take if a patient was choking?&#10;A) encourage coughing&#10;B) back slaps&#10;C) call for help&#10;D) all of these

Accepted Answer

All of these actions are appropriate if a patient is choking. Encouraging coughing can help dislodge the object if the patient is still able to cough. Back slaps can also help dislodge the object. Calling for help is important to ensure that professional assistance is on the way if the initial efforts are not successful.

Question 9

How important is record keeping after you have assisted someone to eat and drink?&#10;A) very important&#10;B) not very important&#10;C) quite important.&#10;D) moderately important

Accepted Answer

Record keeping after assisting someone to eat and drink is very important as it ensures accurate monitoring of their nutritional intake and any potential issues that may arise, such as allergies or dietary restrictions. It also helps in planning future meals and care strategies.

Question 10

When a person is admitted to hospital the chance of being malnourished:&#10;A) decreases&#10;B) increases&#10;C) stays same&#10;D) is reduced to zero

Accepted Answer

When a person is admitted to the hospital, the chance of being malnourished can actually increase due to factors such as the stress of illness, inadequate nutritional support, or the inability to eat or absorb nutrients properly.

Question 11

Malnourished patients visit their GP twice as frequently as those who are well nourished and have an increased risk of being admitted to hospital.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

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Accepted Answer

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Deck 30: Assisting People With Their Nutritional Needs