RD Exam: MNT Domain II Questions and Answers 100% Pass

RD Exam: MNT Domain II Questions and Answers 100% Pass NCP - Answer- Nutrition Care Process. A standardized, consistent structure and framework used to provide nutrition care. This is different from standardized care, which infers that all patients receive the same care. NCP Steps - Answer- ADIME 1. Assess, 2. Diagnose, 3. Intervention, 4. Monitor & Evaluate Critical thinking - Answer- integrates facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations. It is a reasoning process where ideas are produced and evaluated. It includes the ability to conceptualize, think rationally, think creatively, be inquiring, and think autonomously. Nutrition screening - Answer- use of preliminary nutrition assessment techniques to identify people who are malnourished or who are at risk for malnutrition. All health care team members can participate. Brief 5-10 minutes. Nutrition screening review - Answer- client's history, lab results, weight, physical signs For nutrition screening to be effective - Answer- the mechanism must be accurate based on: specificity (can it ID patients without a condition), sensitivity (can it ID those who have the condition. Mechanism must be effective as related to the chances that positive health outcomes will be achieved with the intervention. If no emerging nutrition problem exists - Answer- document that discharge from nutrition care is appropriate The Joint Commission and nutrition screening - Answer- nutrition risk identified in hospitalized patient within 24 hours of admission, but does not mandate a method of screening Nutrition screening includes - Answer- 1. Subjective Goal Assessment 2. Mini Nutritional Assessment 3. Nutrition Screening Initiative Subjective Goal Assessment - Answer- History, intake, GI symptoms, functional capacity, physical appearance, edema, weight change NO lab values, just talking Mini Nutritional Assessment - Answer- Evaluates independence, medication therapy, number of full meals consumed each day, protein intake, fruits and vegetables, fluid, mode of feeding. Often done in older population. Nutrition Screening Initiative - Answer- Elderly Nutrition assessment of individuals - Answer- Initiated by referral/screening of individuals or groups for nutritional risk factors