NTD409 - The Nutrition Care Process
(NCP) Exam Questions and Answers
definition - Answer-a systematic problem-solving method that dietetics professionals
use to critically think and make decisions to address nutrition related problems and
provide safe and effective quality nutrition care.
characteristics of NCP: can apply to (types of audiences) - Answer-individuals and
communities
characteristics of NCP: embraces ______, not just MNT - Answer-preventive activities
characteristics of NCP: standardized process, but still ____ treatment - Answer-client-
centered
characteristics of NCP: conducted in the context of - Answer-the dietitians skills and
values
characteristics of NCP: _____ factors can also affect the process, including - Answer-
environmental, economics, social system’s health care systems, practice setting
characteristics of NCP: must have a(n) _____ system to measure both outcomes and
process - Answer-outcome management
characteristics of NCP: must rigorously ______ care - Answer-document
there are ____ steps of the NCP - Answer-4
the NCP steps - Answer-nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring
and evaluation (NADIM/NADIME)
nutrition assessment - Answer-where you obtain adequate information in order to
identify nutrition-related problems, including energy needs estimates and ABCD of
nutrition assessment
nutrition diagnosis - Answer-the identification and labeling that describes an actual
occurrence, risk of, or potential for developing a nutritional problem that dietetics
professionals are responsible for treating independently
result of the nutrition diagnosis - Answer-a nutrition diagnosis statement (PES
statement)
framework of a nutrition diagnosis/PES statement - Answer-problem related to cause,
as evidenced by signs/symptoms
(NCP) Exam Questions and Answers
definition - Answer-a systematic problem-solving method that dietetics professionals
use to critically think and make decisions to address nutrition related problems and
provide safe and effective quality nutrition care.
characteristics of NCP: can apply to (types of audiences) - Answer-individuals and
communities
characteristics of NCP: embraces ______, not just MNT - Answer-preventive activities
characteristics of NCP: standardized process, but still ____ treatment - Answer-client-
centered
characteristics of NCP: conducted in the context of - Answer-the dietitians skills and
values
characteristics of NCP: _____ factors can also affect the process, including - Answer-
environmental, economics, social system’s health care systems, practice setting
characteristics of NCP: must have a(n) _____ system to measure both outcomes and
process - Answer-outcome management
characteristics of NCP: must rigorously ______ care - Answer-document
there are ____ steps of the NCP - Answer-4
the NCP steps - Answer-nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring
and evaluation (NADIM/NADIME)
nutrition assessment - Answer-where you obtain adequate information in order to
identify nutrition-related problems, including energy needs estimates and ABCD of
nutrition assessment
nutrition diagnosis - Answer-the identification and labeling that describes an actual
occurrence, risk of, or potential for developing a nutritional problem that dietetics
professionals are responsible for treating independently
result of the nutrition diagnosis - Answer-a nutrition diagnosis statement (PES
statement)
framework of a nutrition diagnosis/PES statement - Answer-problem related to cause,
as evidenced by signs/symptoms
