NURS 5220- Advanced Health Assessment- Module 1 EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
(2025/2026)
Ideal conditions for the interview setting - (ANSWER)Comfort, no physical barriers, good lighting,
privacy, quiet, clock access.
Key foundation behaviors when starting history-taking - (ANSWER)Introduce yourself, use patient's
name, make eye contact, be courteous, avoid jargon, avoid judgment, be flexible, don't overtire patient.
Key elements to assess in a nutrition history - (ANSWER)Weight changes, chronic illnesses,
medications/supplements, nutrient intake, clinical signs, lab values.
Common anthropometric measurements - (ANSWER)Height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, waist-
hip ratio, TSF, MAMC, MAMA.
Most vital nutrient - (ANSWER)Water (55-65% of adult body weight).
Survival without food vs. without water - (ANSWER)Weeks without food, only days without water.
Daily water loss and replacement - (ANSWER)2-2.5 L; replaced by fluids, food, and metabolic processes.
Major functions of water - (ANSWER)Tissue turgor, transport nutrients/waste, temperature regulation,
metabolic processes.
Meds that may cause weight loss - (ANSWER)Chemo, diuretics, insulin, fluoxetine, diet pills, laxatives,
hypoglycemics, herbal supplements.
Meds that may cause weight gain - (ANSWER)Steroids, oral contraceptives, antidepressants, insulin.
Conditions that increase metabolic requirements - (ANSWER)Infancy, fever, infection, burns, trauma,
pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, cancer.
,NURS 5220- Advanced Health Assessment- Module 1 EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
(2025/2026)
Chronic illnesses that can affect nutrition - (ANSWER)Diabetes, CHF, thyroid disorders, pancreatic
insufficiency, IBD, GI resection.
Family history risk factors for poor nutrition - (ANSWER)Obesity, dyslipidemia, diabetes, eating
disorders, alcoholism.
Social factors that can affect nutrition - (ANSWER)Dentition issues, food access, alcohol/drug use, ability
to shop/prepare food, mealtime habits.
Nutrition issues affecting infants/children - (ANSWER)Breastfeeding/formula adequacy, congenital
anomalies (cleft palate, PKU, CF, prematurity).
Nutrition issues affecting adolescents - (ANSWER)Fad diets, body image concerns, excessive exercise,
eating disorders.
Risks during pregnancy - (ANSWER)Pica, alcohol use, inadequate weight gain, chronic diseases (diabetes,
renal disease).
Nutrition risks in older adults - (ANSWER)Weight loss/gain, income for food, appetite/interest, chronic
illness, drug-nutrient interactions.
Healthy BMI range - (ANSWER)18.5-24.9.
IBW formula for women - (ANSWER)100 lbs for first 5 ft + 5 lbs for each inch; ±10% for frame size.
IBW formula for men - (ANSWER)106 lbs for first 5 ft + 6 lbs for each inch; ±10% for frame size.
, NURS 5220- Advanced Health Assessment- Module 1 EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
(2025/2026)
Body shape with higher metabolic risk - (ANSWER)Apple (more abdominal/trunk fat).
What does TSF measure? - (ANSWER)Subcutaneous fat → body fat content.
What does MAMC estimate? - (ANSWER)Muscle mass & protein stores.
Best indicator of skeletal muscle mass - (ANSWER)MAMA (Midarm Muscle Area).
Key labs for nutrition assessment - (ANSWER)Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Transferrin saturation, Albumin,
Lipids (CHOL, TRI, HDL, LDL, CHOL/HDL ratio), Glucose, Hgb A1c, Folate.
TACE alcohol screening tool - Tolerance - (ANSWER)"How many drinks does it take to feel high?"
Key elements of a nutrition ROS - (ANSWER)Appetite, likes/dislikes, diet restrictions (cultural),
vitamins/supplements, caffeine, 24-hour dietary recall.
Additional areas important in pregnancy history - (ANSWER)Exposure to environmental/occupational
hazards, family genetic conditions/congenital abnormalities, maternal/fetal risk factors.
Subjective content in a patient history - (ANSWER)Information from the patient's opinion, perceptions,
or experiences (not measured).
Why is history built instead of taken? - (ANSWER)History is built through interaction and understanding
rather than just collecting data.
Patient-centered care (IOM) - (ANSWER)Respecting/responding to patients' wants, needs, preferences
to help them make personal health choices.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
(2025/2026)
Ideal conditions for the interview setting - (ANSWER)Comfort, no physical barriers, good lighting,
privacy, quiet, clock access.
Key foundation behaviors when starting history-taking - (ANSWER)Introduce yourself, use patient's
name, make eye contact, be courteous, avoid jargon, avoid judgment, be flexible, don't overtire patient.
Key elements to assess in a nutrition history - (ANSWER)Weight changes, chronic illnesses,
medications/supplements, nutrient intake, clinical signs, lab values.
Common anthropometric measurements - (ANSWER)Height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, waist-
hip ratio, TSF, MAMC, MAMA.
Most vital nutrient - (ANSWER)Water (55-65% of adult body weight).
Survival without food vs. without water - (ANSWER)Weeks without food, only days without water.
Daily water loss and replacement - (ANSWER)2-2.5 L; replaced by fluids, food, and metabolic processes.
Major functions of water - (ANSWER)Tissue turgor, transport nutrients/waste, temperature regulation,
metabolic processes.
Meds that may cause weight loss - (ANSWER)Chemo, diuretics, insulin, fluoxetine, diet pills, laxatives,
hypoglycemics, herbal supplements.
Meds that may cause weight gain - (ANSWER)Steroids, oral contraceptives, antidepressants, insulin.
Conditions that increase metabolic requirements - (ANSWER)Infancy, fever, infection, burns, trauma,
pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, cancer.
,NURS 5220- Advanced Health Assessment- Module 1 EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
(2025/2026)
Chronic illnesses that can affect nutrition - (ANSWER)Diabetes, CHF, thyroid disorders, pancreatic
insufficiency, IBD, GI resection.
Family history risk factors for poor nutrition - (ANSWER)Obesity, dyslipidemia, diabetes, eating
disorders, alcoholism.
Social factors that can affect nutrition - (ANSWER)Dentition issues, food access, alcohol/drug use, ability
to shop/prepare food, mealtime habits.
Nutrition issues affecting infants/children - (ANSWER)Breastfeeding/formula adequacy, congenital
anomalies (cleft palate, PKU, CF, prematurity).
Nutrition issues affecting adolescents - (ANSWER)Fad diets, body image concerns, excessive exercise,
eating disorders.
Risks during pregnancy - (ANSWER)Pica, alcohol use, inadequate weight gain, chronic diseases (diabetes,
renal disease).
Nutrition risks in older adults - (ANSWER)Weight loss/gain, income for food, appetite/interest, chronic
illness, drug-nutrient interactions.
Healthy BMI range - (ANSWER)18.5-24.9.
IBW formula for women - (ANSWER)100 lbs for first 5 ft + 5 lbs for each inch; ±10% for frame size.
IBW formula for men - (ANSWER)106 lbs for first 5 ft + 6 lbs for each inch; ±10% for frame size.
, NURS 5220- Advanced Health Assessment- Module 1 EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
(2025/2026)
Body shape with higher metabolic risk - (ANSWER)Apple (more abdominal/trunk fat).
What does TSF measure? - (ANSWER)Subcutaneous fat → body fat content.
What does MAMC estimate? - (ANSWER)Muscle mass & protein stores.
Best indicator of skeletal muscle mass - (ANSWER)MAMA (Midarm Muscle Area).
Key labs for nutrition assessment - (ANSWER)Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Transferrin saturation, Albumin,
Lipids (CHOL, TRI, HDL, LDL, CHOL/HDL ratio), Glucose, Hgb A1c, Folate.
TACE alcohol screening tool - Tolerance - (ANSWER)"How many drinks does it take to feel high?"
Key elements of a nutrition ROS - (ANSWER)Appetite, likes/dislikes, diet restrictions (cultural),
vitamins/supplements, caffeine, 24-hour dietary recall.
Additional areas important in pregnancy history - (ANSWER)Exposure to environmental/occupational
hazards, family genetic conditions/congenital abnormalities, maternal/fetal risk factors.
Subjective content in a patient history - (ANSWER)Information from the patient's opinion, perceptions,
or experiences (not measured).
Why is history built instead of taken? - (ANSWER)History is built through interaction and understanding
rather than just collecting data.
Patient-centered care (IOM) - (ANSWER)Respecting/responding to patients' wants, needs, preferences
to help them make personal health choices.
