CDM Nutrition Screening and Care 2

Question 1

Which anthropometric measurement is used to assess subcutaneous fat stores?

Accepted Answer

Triceps skinfold thickness

Answer

Triceps skinfold (TSF) thickness measures the subcutaneous fat layer over the triceps muscle, providing an indicator of body fat reserves.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a nutrition screening upon hospital admission?

Accepted Answer

To identify patients at nutritional risk who need further assessment

Answer

Nutrition screening is a quick, initial process to identify patients at nutritional risk so they can be referred for comprehensive nutritional assessment by a registered dietitian.

Question 3

Which laboratory value is most commonly used to assess visceral protein status?

Accepted Answer

Serum albumin

Answer

Serum albumin is the most widely used laboratory marker for assessing visceral protein status, though it reflects long-term nutritional status due to its 14-20 day half-life.

Question 4

What does BMI (Body Mass Index) measure?

Accepted Answer

Weight relative to height

Answer

BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared, providing a weight-to-height ratio used as a screening indicator for nutritional status.

Question 5

Which condition is characterized by protein and calorie malnutrition with significant muscle wasting?

Accepted Answer

Marasmus

Answer

Marasmus is a form of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by severe calorie and protein deficiency, resulting in significant muscle wasting and loss of subcutaneous fat.

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