NURS 6540 WEEK 7 QUIZ
Question 1
Which of the following nutritional parameters is an indicator for functional
decline among older adults?
a. Fasting blood glucose of 100 mg
b A body mass index greater than or equal to 35
.
c. Total serum cholesterol of 175 mg
d A planned weight loss of 1 pound per week as a result of healthy dietary
. changes
Question 2
Which two laboratory test results provide evidence of malnutrition in
hospitalized older adults?
a. Low albumin and cholesterol
b. Elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit
c. Low sodium and potassium
d. Elevated liver enzymes and CRP
, Question 3
Strict adherence to therapeutic diets in hospitalized frail older adults is
a. Essential to control disease states until the end of life
b Essential to conform to nursing home regulations
.
c. Not essential if the patient is at risk for malnutrition or diet results in
poor quality of life
d Not essential because old people don't eat that much anyway
.
Question 4
In what way does functional disability contribute to malnutrition?
a. The functionally disabled stomach does not absorb nutrients
adequately from the food
b. Dietary restrictions of functionally disabled individuals cause
low caloric intake
c. The person with functional disability has little money to buy
food
d. Declining functional ability interferes with shopping,
preparing meals, or feeding
Question 1
Which of the following nutritional parameters is an indicator for functional
decline among older adults?
a. Fasting blood glucose of 100 mg
b A body mass index greater than or equal to 35
.
c. Total serum cholesterol of 175 mg
d A planned weight loss of 1 pound per week as a result of healthy dietary
. changes
Question 2
Which two laboratory test results provide evidence of malnutrition in
hospitalized older adults?
a. Low albumin and cholesterol
b. Elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit
c. Low sodium and potassium
d. Elevated liver enzymes and CRP
, Question 3
Strict adherence to therapeutic diets in hospitalized frail older adults is
a. Essential to control disease states until the end of life
b Essential to conform to nursing home regulations
.
c. Not essential if the patient is at risk for malnutrition or diet results in
poor quality of life
d Not essential because old people don't eat that much anyway
.
Question 4
In what way does functional disability contribute to malnutrition?
a. The functionally disabled stomach does not absorb nutrients
adequately from the food
b. Dietary restrictions of functionally disabled individuals cause
low caloric intake
c. The person with functional disability has little money to buy
food
d. Declining functional ability interferes with shopping,
preparing meals, or feeding
