NCP FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
This biomarker is used to determine the size of the average RBC - Answer- Mean
corpuscular volume (MCV)
Speaking in a statement, not a question, is a good example of this technique - Answer-
Reflective listening
The workgroups involved in the guideline development of the evidence-analysis library -
Answer- Practitioners and researchers
Terminology for nutrition diagnosis is organized into 3 main domains (categories). Name
the 3 domains - Answer- Intake, clinical, behavioral-environmental
Which of the following is the basis for establishing the nutrition diagnosis? - Answer-
The assessment
Etiology is documented in which step of the NCP - Answer- Diagnosis
A nutrition diagnosis is a nutritional problem a healthcare worker is responsible for
treating - T/F? - Answer- False
Use of PES statements to document nutrition diagnosis is not required by any
regulatory agency - T/F? - Answer- True
The nutrition diagnosis and its etiology drives the selection of the - Answer- Nutrition
intervention
The nutrition intervention is typically directed toward resolving the nutrition diagnosis by
- Answer- Altering or eliminating the nutrition etiology
Nutrition intervention goals provide the basis for which of the following:
Nutrition intake goals
Measuring outcomes
Monitoring progress
Nutrition screening - Answer- Measuring outcomes, monitoring progress, and nutrition
screening
, What is the equation for calculating BMI in an adult? - Answer- BMI=weight (kg)/ height
m^2
What is the primary benefit of using BMI as a screening tool? - Answer- Its simplicity
and widespread use
Practitioners can be fairly confident when using BMI in athletes, pregnant women, and
older adults - T/F? - Answer- F
OARS Stands for - Answer- Open ended questions
Affirming
Reflective listening
Summarizing
Evidence Analysis Process uses PICO to formulate questions. What does it stand for? -
Answer- Population with a specific problem
Intervention, procedure, or approach (ie: the type, amt, or timing of MNT)
Comparison intervention (other approaches to care)
Outcome of interest
Symptoms associated with hypersensitivity to ingestion of food can be from - Answer-
chemical, Microbio, and parasitic contaminants
____ is what a Child's weight is based on for percentile on growth charts - Answer- Age
or gender
What is a group that raises and spend money to elect or defeat politicians - Answer-
Political action committee
Growth charts are for unhealthy infants. T/F? - Answer- False
Different growth charts for unhealthy infants, so growth charts are for healthy infants
What triggers the NCP? - Answer- nutrition screening
Nutrition focused physical exams are part of what phase of the NCP? - Answer-
Nutrition assessment
Nutrition focused physical exams include - Answer- -muscle/grip strength
-scalp, hair, mouth, skin, nails
-appearance and feeling of different body parts, including arms, legs, chest, back, and
face
-Signs of fluid retention or dehydration
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
This biomarker is used to determine the size of the average RBC - Answer- Mean
corpuscular volume (MCV)
Speaking in a statement, not a question, is a good example of this technique - Answer-
Reflective listening
The workgroups involved in the guideline development of the evidence-analysis library -
Answer- Practitioners and researchers
Terminology for nutrition diagnosis is organized into 3 main domains (categories). Name
the 3 domains - Answer- Intake, clinical, behavioral-environmental
Which of the following is the basis for establishing the nutrition diagnosis? - Answer-
The assessment
Etiology is documented in which step of the NCP - Answer- Diagnosis
A nutrition diagnosis is a nutritional problem a healthcare worker is responsible for
treating - T/F? - Answer- False
Use of PES statements to document nutrition diagnosis is not required by any
regulatory agency - T/F? - Answer- True
The nutrition diagnosis and its etiology drives the selection of the - Answer- Nutrition
intervention
The nutrition intervention is typically directed toward resolving the nutrition diagnosis by
- Answer- Altering or eliminating the nutrition etiology
Nutrition intervention goals provide the basis for which of the following:
Nutrition intake goals
Measuring outcomes
Monitoring progress
Nutrition screening - Answer- Measuring outcomes, monitoring progress, and nutrition
screening
, What is the equation for calculating BMI in an adult? - Answer- BMI=weight (kg)/ height
m^2
What is the primary benefit of using BMI as a screening tool? - Answer- Its simplicity
and widespread use
Practitioners can be fairly confident when using BMI in athletes, pregnant women, and
older adults - T/F? - Answer- F
OARS Stands for - Answer- Open ended questions
Affirming
Reflective listening
Summarizing
Evidence Analysis Process uses PICO to formulate questions. What does it stand for? -
Answer- Population with a specific problem
Intervention, procedure, or approach (ie: the type, amt, or timing of MNT)
Comparison intervention (other approaches to care)
Outcome of interest
Symptoms associated with hypersensitivity to ingestion of food can be from - Answer-
chemical, Microbio, and parasitic contaminants
____ is what a Child's weight is based on for percentile on growth charts - Answer- Age
or gender
What is a group that raises and spend money to elect or defeat politicians - Answer-
Political action committee
Growth charts are for unhealthy infants. T/F? - Answer- False
Different growth charts for unhealthy infants, so growth charts are for healthy infants
What triggers the NCP? - Answer- nutrition screening
Nutrition focused physical exams are part of what phase of the NCP? - Answer-
Nutrition assessment
Nutrition focused physical exams include - Answer- -muscle/grip strength
-scalp, hair, mouth, skin, nails
-appearance and feeling of different body parts, including arms, legs, chest, back, and
face
-Signs of fluid retention or dehydration
