Question 1

What are three measures used to assess body composition and what do they assess?

Accepted Answer

Mid-arm muscle circumference measures the distance around the biceps and other muscles of the arm, triceps skinfold measures with width of a fold of skin taken over the triceps muscle, bioelectrical impedance analysis/bioimpedance spectroscopy estimates body composition and body fat, BMI is a measure of weight and height.

Question 2

During which domain of assessing nutritional status would a clinician assess the mid-arm muscle circumference?

Accepted Answer

A)  Domain 1 
B)  Domain 2 
C)  Domain 3 
D)  Domain 4 
A)  Domain 1 
B)  Domain 2 
C)  Domain 3 
D)  Domain 4 B

Question 3

What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  To release hormones and cytokines 
B)  To regulate lipoprotein metabolism 
C)  To lower the resting pH of the stomach 
D)  To divert blood flow away from the gastrointestinal systems 
A)  To release hormones and cytokines 
B)  To regulate lipoprotein metabolism 
C)  To lower the resting pH of the stomach 
D)  To divert blood flow away from the gastrointestinal systems C

Question 4

The Weiss urochrome test is used to evaluate urine sediment volume in relationship to total urine calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What happens when the sympathetic nervous system is activated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saliva production increases 
B)  Pancreatic enzymes are released 
C)  Peristalsis is initiated 
D)  Gallbladder function is inhibited 
A)  Saliva production increases 
B)  Pancreatic enzymes are released 
C)  Peristalsis is initiated 
D)  Gallbladder function is inhibited

Question 6

Which of the following was proposed by Soeters et al. as a comprehensive way to assess nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutritional Risk Screening 
B)  Five Assessment Domains 
C)  Malnutrition Screening Tool 
D)  Subjective Global Assessment 
A)  Nutritional Risk Screening 
B)  Five Assessment Domains 
C)  Malnutrition Screening Tool 
D)  Subjective Global Assessment

Question 7

Which of the following malnutrition risk assessment tools would be most appropriate for ambulatory subacute and ambulatory patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malnutrition Screening Tool 
B)  Nutritional Risk Screening 
C)  Mini-Nutritional Assessment Short Form 
D)  Subjective Global Assessment 
A)  Malnutrition Screening Tool 
B)  Nutritional Risk Screening 
C)  Mini-Nutritional Assessment Short Form 
D)  Subjective Global Assessment

Question 8

Which of the following assessments of nutrient balance would be used to indicate typical consumption over a period of one month?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food diary 
B)  24-hour diet recall 
C)  Food frequency questionnaire 
D)  Indirect calorimetry 
A)  Food diary 
B)  24-hour diet recall 
C)  Food frequency questionnaire 
D)  Indirect calorimetry

Question 9

According to Vilter & Thompson, the incidence of diabetes is __________ times greater in those who are obese compared to those who are of average weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  2.5 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  2 
B)  2.5 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 10

Adipose tissue functions as an endocrine organ in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are three measures used to assess body composition and what do they assess?

During which domain of assessing nutritional status would a clinician assess the mid-arm muscle circumference?

What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

The Weiss urochrome test is used to evaluate urine sediment volume in relationship to total urine calcium.

What happens when the sympathetic nervous system is activated?

Which of the following was proposed by Soeters et al. as a comprehensive way to assess nutritional status?

Which of the following malnutrition risk assessment tools would be most appropriate for ambulatory subacute and ambulatory patients?

Which of the following assessments of nutrient balance would be used to indicate typical consumption over a period of one month?

According to Vilter & Thompson, the incidence of diabetes is __________ times greater in those who are obese compared to those who are of average weight.

Adipose tissue functions as an endocrine organ in the body.

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Integumentary Disorders

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Ear Disorders

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Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

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Neurological Disorders

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Female Genitourinary and Breast Disorders

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Exam 5: Nutritional Assessment

What are three measures used to assess body composition and what do they assess?

During which domain of assessing nutritional status would a clinician assess the mid-arm muscle circumference?

What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

The Weiss urochrome test is used to evaluate urine sediment volume in relationship to total urine calcium.

What happens when the sympathetic nervous system is activated?

Which of the following was proposed by Soeters et al. as a comprehensive way to assess nutritional status?

Which of the following malnutrition risk assessment tools would be most appropriate for ambulatory subacute and ambulatory patients?

Which of the following assessments of nutrient balance would be used to indicate typical consumption over a period of one month?

According to Vilter & Thompson, the incidence of diabetes is __________ times greater in those who are obese compared to those who are of average weight.

Adipose tissue functions as an endocrine organ in the body.

Interview and History-Taking Strategies

Physical Examination Strategies

Documentation Strategies

Cultural and Spiritual Assessment

Mental Health Disorders

Integumentary Disorders

Eye Disorders

Ear Disorders

Nose, Sinus, Mouth, and Throat Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Male Genitourinary Disorders

Female Genitourinary and Breast Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Health Assessment, History, and Physical Examination

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