Question 1

A Nutrition screening:

Accepted Answer

Nutrition screening is a quick and simple process to identify individuals at risk of malnutrition and does not require formal nutrition training, unlike a comprehensive nutrition assessment which involves detailed analysis and interpretation of nutritional data.

Question 2

A Nutrition assessment:

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Anthropometric data collection:

Accepted Answer

Anthropometric data collection is crucial for assessing growth and development, especially in children. It should be done upon admission or first visit, include key measurements like height, weight, and head circumference for young children, be repeated at regular intervals, and plotted on growth charts to monitor progress.

Question 4

Key elements of a child's diet history include:

Accepted Answer

All the listed elements are key components of a child's diet history as they provide comprehensive information about the child's nutritional intake, feeding practices, and developmental progress in eating skills.

Question 5

The gold stand for Energy calculation in children is:

Accepted Answer

Indirect calorimetry is considered the gold standard for measuring resting energy expenditure in children as it provides direct measurement of oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production.

Question 6

Nutrition focused physical examination: clinical signs of a malnourished child include

Accepted Answer

Below normal weight gain velocity, pluckable hair, and petechiae are clinical signs associated with malnutrition in children.

Question 7

Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) has been modified and validated for use in some pediatric populations. It is call the Pediatric Subjective Global Nutrition Assessment. It includes which of the following:

Accepted Answer

The Pediatric Subjective Global Nutrition Assessment incorporates information from the patient/family, clinician observations, and clinical judgment to evaluate nutritional status comprehensively.

Question 8

Feeding difficulties can present in a variety of ways. Which of the following could be a sign/symptom of feeding difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged meal times, disruptive and stressful mealtimes, and the need for distraction to allow for intake are all potential signs of feeding difficulties. Cheerful participation in mealtimes is generally not considered a sign of feeding difficulties.

Question 9

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is used for the assessment of nutritional status for the following reasons:

Accepted Answer

MUAC is a simple, quick, and effective method for assessing nutritional status, especially in resource-limited settings. It requires minimal equipment, is easy to perform, and can be done by trained community members. It is also a good predictor of mortality in malnourished individuals.

Question 10

Serum Albumen levels are not used as a routine test of nutritional status in pediatrics because it is affected by many factors including:

Accepted Answer

Serum albumin levels can be influenced by various conditions such as liver disease, nephrosis, thermal injury, dehydration, sepsis, and trauma, making it an unreliable indicator of nutritional status in pediatrics.

Question 11

Measurement of _________ may help determine whether a low serum protein level is caused by stress or nutritional deficiency.

Accepted Answer

C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein that increases in response to inflammation or stress, helping to differentiate between low serum protein levels due to stress or nutritional deficiency.

Quiz 1: Nutritional Assessment