Nutrition in health and illness nursing exam
full review. Comprehensive revision questions
covering the whole topic. All questions are
correctly answered guaranteed A+. #2025
who - correct answers-World Health Organization
health - correct answers-state of physical mental and social well being not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity
nutrition - correct answers-obtaining a lifestyles necessary for health and growth
food insecurity - correct answers-not sure when or where their next meal is coming from
because they do not have the resources
nutritional screening - correct answers-every patient needs
quick look at a few variables, judge clients risk for nutritional problems
,no accepted universal tool
TJC-mandates done within 24 hours
comprehensive nutritional assessment - correct answers-moderate to high risk at screening,
referred to dietitian for assesment
nutritional care process steps - correct answers-1-assessmnet
2.nutrtional diagnosis
3.implementation
4.monitor and evaluate
dietitions - correct answers-calculate estimated calorie and protein requirements based on the
assessment data
determine nutrient diagnoses that define the problem etiology and signs and symptoms
appropriate malnutrition diagnosis
nutrition interventions
assesment - correct answers-data classified as:
anthropometric data (weight height bmi)
lab data/ clinical diagnosis /dietary data
psychosocial history, functional assessment, physical
,anthropometric data - correct answers-physical measurements of body
bmi - correct answers-body mass indez
healthy or normal 18.5-24.9
edema or dehydrations skews accurate weight measurements
lab values - correct answers-may help support diagnosis of problem
albumin - correct answers-malnutrition-can take a while to show
can be detected in lab work proteins related dehydration check
used in protein status but major cause of low albumin is inflammation
may indirectly identify patients who may benefit from nutrition assesment
assessment data - correct answers-physical signs and symptoms observed
most cannot be considered diagnostic (identify the problem)
can vary in intensity
food and nutrient intake - correct answers-nurse-do you avoid any particular foods?
are you on a diet?
medical clinical history - correct answers-shed light on factors that influence intake
requirements or counseling
, (diabetes chrons etc)
planning - correct answers-outcomes or goals should be measurable attainable specific and
client centered
must have patients input goals resources and money
focus on client and health care provider
nutrition therapy - correct answers-avoid the word diet
use words like increase decrease limit avoid reduce or encourage
nutrient requirements are determined on individual basis
client teaching - correct answers-in a clinical setting may be more receptive to advice
nurses/docs/dietitions must work together
monitor and evaluate - correct answers-monitoring proceeds evaluation
evaluation assesses whether client outcome was achieved
signs and symptoms of malnutrition - correct answers-weight loss
inadequate food and nutrient intake
loss of muscle
loss of fat
generalized fluid accumulation
full review. Comprehensive revision questions
covering the whole topic. All questions are
correctly answered guaranteed A+. #2025
who - correct answers-World Health Organization
health - correct answers-state of physical mental and social well being not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity
nutrition - correct answers-obtaining a lifestyles necessary for health and growth
food insecurity - correct answers-not sure when or where their next meal is coming from
because they do not have the resources
nutritional screening - correct answers-every patient needs
quick look at a few variables, judge clients risk for nutritional problems
,no accepted universal tool
TJC-mandates done within 24 hours
comprehensive nutritional assessment - correct answers-moderate to high risk at screening,
referred to dietitian for assesment
nutritional care process steps - correct answers-1-assessmnet
2.nutrtional diagnosis
3.implementation
4.monitor and evaluate
dietitions - correct answers-calculate estimated calorie and protein requirements based on the
assessment data
determine nutrient diagnoses that define the problem etiology and signs and symptoms
appropriate malnutrition diagnosis
nutrition interventions
assesment - correct answers-data classified as:
anthropometric data (weight height bmi)
lab data/ clinical diagnosis /dietary data
psychosocial history, functional assessment, physical
,anthropometric data - correct answers-physical measurements of body
bmi - correct answers-body mass indez
healthy or normal 18.5-24.9
edema or dehydrations skews accurate weight measurements
lab values - correct answers-may help support diagnosis of problem
albumin - correct answers-malnutrition-can take a while to show
can be detected in lab work proteins related dehydration check
used in protein status but major cause of low albumin is inflammation
may indirectly identify patients who may benefit from nutrition assesment
assessment data - correct answers-physical signs and symptoms observed
most cannot be considered diagnostic (identify the problem)
can vary in intensity
food and nutrient intake - correct answers-nurse-do you avoid any particular foods?
are you on a diet?
medical clinical history - correct answers-shed light on factors that influence intake
requirements or counseling
, (diabetes chrons etc)
planning - correct answers-outcomes or goals should be measurable attainable specific and
client centered
must have patients input goals resources and money
focus on client and health care provider
nutrition therapy - correct answers-avoid the word diet
use words like increase decrease limit avoid reduce or encourage
nutrient requirements are determined on individual basis
client teaching - correct answers-in a clinical setting may be more receptive to advice
nurses/docs/dietitions must work together
monitor and evaluate - correct answers-monitoring proceeds evaluation
evaluation assesses whether client outcome was achieved
signs and symptoms of malnutrition - correct answers-weight loss
inadequate food and nutrient intake
loss of muscle
loss of fat
generalized fluid accumulation
