FNN 301 - MIDTERM REVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Describe 3 factors that impact nutritional status - Answer1. Human biological factors
2. Lifestyle factors
3. Food and nutrient factors
4. Environmental factors
5. System factors
Explain why it is important to know the factors that influence a nutrition problem -
AnswerIt guides the type of nutrition care provided
Define the nutrition care process (NCP) and its purpose - Answer1. screening and
assessment
2. diagnosis
3. intervention
4. monitor/evaluation
What is evidenced based pratice? - AnswerCombination of best evidence, clinical
expertise, patient preferences & values
What information is included in the screening and assessment portion? - Answer(1)
food-/nutrition-related history
(2) anthropometric measurements
(3) biochemical data, medical tests, and procedures
(4) nutrition-focused physical findings
(5) client history
What are the 3 diagnostic nutrition terms groups? - Answer1. intake
2. clinical
3. behavioural, environmental
What is a PES statement? - AnswerA PES statement lists the nutrition PROBLEM
(the nutrition diagnosis), related to ETIOLOGY (major factors contributing to the
nutrition diagnosis), as evidenced by SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (key abnormal
findings that determined the diagnosis).
A PES statement is developed in the Nutrition Diagnosis step of the Nutrition Care
Process.
, e.g. "Inadequate energy intake (P) related to changes in taste and appetite
secondary to chemotherapy (E) as evidenced by average daily kcal intake 50% less
than estimated needs (S)"
What are 'SOAP' notes? - Answersubjective, objective, assessment, plan
Differentiate between subjective vs. objective data. - AnswerSubjective: obtained
during interviews -- from patient, fam members, client's perception -- interviewer's
observations also included
Objective: Info from verifiable source, medical record + medical histories,
anthropometric measures, biochemical data, results of medical tests/procedures
What is the purpose of nutrition screening? - Answerto quickly identify individuals
who are malnourished or at nutritional risk and to determine if a more detailed
assessment is warranted
What are the benefits of nutrition screening? - Answer- simple and easy to complete
- routine data
- cost effective
- effective in identifying nutritional problems
- reliable and valid
What are the 5 features of patient history in subjective global assessment? -
Answer1. weight change
2. dietary change
3. GI symptoms
4. functional capacity
5. disease in relation to nutritional requirements
What are the 5 features of physical exam in subjective global assessment? -
Answer1. loss of subcutaneous fat
2. muscle wasting in the quadriceps and deltoids
3. ankle edema
4. sacral edema
5. ascites
What are the 3 classifications of nourishment in subjective global assessment? -
Answer1. well-nourished - no decrease in food intake + <5% weight loss
2. mildly/moderately malnourished - definite decrease in food intake + 5-10% weight
loss
3. severely malnourished - severe deficit in food intake + >10% weight loss which is
ongoing
What tool would you use to screen hospitalized patients? - AnswerMST - malnutrition
screening tool
What tool would you use to screen validated older adults? - AnswerMNA - mini
nutritional assessment
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Describe 3 factors that impact nutritional status - Answer1. Human biological factors
2. Lifestyle factors
3. Food and nutrient factors
4. Environmental factors
5. System factors
Explain why it is important to know the factors that influence a nutrition problem -
AnswerIt guides the type of nutrition care provided
Define the nutrition care process (NCP) and its purpose - Answer1. screening and
assessment
2. diagnosis
3. intervention
4. monitor/evaluation
What is evidenced based pratice? - AnswerCombination of best evidence, clinical
expertise, patient preferences & values
What information is included in the screening and assessment portion? - Answer(1)
food-/nutrition-related history
(2) anthropometric measurements
(3) biochemical data, medical tests, and procedures
(4) nutrition-focused physical findings
(5) client history
What are the 3 diagnostic nutrition terms groups? - Answer1. intake
2. clinical
3. behavioural, environmental
What is a PES statement? - AnswerA PES statement lists the nutrition PROBLEM
(the nutrition diagnosis), related to ETIOLOGY (major factors contributing to the
nutrition diagnosis), as evidenced by SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (key abnormal
findings that determined the diagnosis).
A PES statement is developed in the Nutrition Diagnosis step of the Nutrition Care
Process.
, e.g. "Inadequate energy intake (P) related to changes in taste and appetite
secondary to chemotherapy (E) as evidenced by average daily kcal intake 50% less
than estimated needs (S)"
What are 'SOAP' notes? - Answersubjective, objective, assessment, plan
Differentiate between subjective vs. objective data. - AnswerSubjective: obtained
during interviews -- from patient, fam members, client's perception -- interviewer's
observations also included
Objective: Info from verifiable source, medical record + medical histories,
anthropometric measures, biochemical data, results of medical tests/procedures
What is the purpose of nutrition screening? - Answerto quickly identify individuals
who are malnourished or at nutritional risk and to determine if a more detailed
assessment is warranted
What are the benefits of nutrition screening? - Answer- simple and easy to complete
- routine data
- cost effective
- effective in identifying nutritional problems
- reliable and valid
What are the 5 features of patient history in subjective global assessment? -
Answer1. weight change
2. dietary change
3. GI symptoms
4. functional capacity
5. disease in relation to nutritional requirements
What are the 5 features of physical exam in subjective global assessment? -
Answer1. loss of subcutaneous fat
2. muscle wasting in the quadriceps and deltoids
3. ankle edema
4. sacral edema
5. ascites
What are the 3 classifications of nourishment in subjective global assessment? -
Answer1. well-nourished - no decrease in food intake + <5% weight loss
2. mildly/moderately malnourished - definite decrease in food intake + 5-10% weight
loss
3. severely malnourished - severe deficit in food intake + >10% weight loss which is
ongoing
What tool would you use to screen hospitalized patients? - AnswerMST - malnutrition
screening tool
What tool would you use to screen validated older adults? - AnswerMNA - mini
nutritional assessment
