NR302 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
IMPORTANT TERMS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026
Marasmus correct answers >> Protein-calorie malnutrition
caused by inadequate intake and prolonged starvation
Causes decreased weight, fat, muscle
i.e. Anorexia, bowel obstruction
Kwarshiorkor correct answers >> Protein malnutrition
Diet high in calories with little to no protein
May appear well nourished or obese
Underweight BMI correct answers >> <18.5
Normal BMI correct answers >> 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight BMI correct answers >> 25 - 29.9
Obese BMI correct answers >> 30 - 39.9
Skin fold test correct answers >> Measures body stores and
extent of malnutrition or overnutrition
Abnormal < 10% or above standard
, Nutrition screening correct answers >> Quick way to assess
nutritional status
i.e. height, weight, food intke
Comprehensive nutritional assessment correct answers >>
More in depth information
i.e. dietary history, labs
24 hour recall questionnaire correct answers >>
Questionnaire about everything eaten w/i last 24 hours
Food frequency questionnaire correct answers >> How
frequently individual eats certain foods
Food diary correct answers >> Write everything consumed in
a certain period of time
What are the four things evidence-based practice is based on?
correct answers >> 1) research
2) clinical experience
3) patient preference
4) physical exam/assessment
IMPORTANT TERMS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026
Marasmus correct answers >> Protein-calorie malnutrition
caused by inadequate intake and prolonged starvation
Causes decreased weight, fat, muscle
i.e. Anorexia, bowel obstruction
Kwarshiorkor correct answers >> Protein malnutrition
Diet high in calories with little to no protein
May appear well nourished or obese
Underweight BMI correct answers >> <18.5
Normal BMI correct answers >> 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight BMI correct answers >> 25 - 29.9
Obese BMI correct answers >> 30 - 39.9
Skin fold test correct answers >> Measures body stores and
extent of malnutrition or overnutrition
Abnormal < 10% or above standard
, Nutrition screening correct answers >> Quick way to assess
nutritional status
i.e. height, weight, food intke
Comprehensive nutritional assessment correct answers >>
More in depth information
i.e. dietary history, labs
24 hour recall questionnaire correct answers >>
Questionnaire about everything eaten w/i last 24 hours
Food frequency questionnaire correct answers >> How
frequently individual eats certain foods
Food diary correct answers >> Write everything consumed in
a certain period of time
What are the four things evidence-based practice is based on?
correct answers >> 1) research
2) clinical experience
3) patient preference
4) physical exam/assessment
