CDM Nutrition Screening and Care 2

Question 1

Which anthropometric measurement is used to assess subcutaneous fat stores?

Accepted Answer

Triceps skinfold thickness

Answer

Mid-arm circumference

Answer

Knee height

Answer

Waist circumference

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

To prescribe a therapeutic diet

Answer

To calculate daily caloric requirements

Answer

To order laboratory tests

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Serum albumin

Answer

Blood glucose

Answer

Hemoglobin A1C

Answer

Total cholesterol

Question 4

What does BMI (Body Mass Index) measure?

Accepted Answer

Weight relative to height

Answer

Body fat percentage directly

Answer

Metabolic rate

Answer

Caloric intake adequacy

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Marasmus

Answer

Kwashiorkor

Answer

Scurvy

Answer

Pellagra

Question 6

The dietary manager notices a long-term care resident has lost 10% of body weight over 6 months. What classification does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Significant weight loss

Answer

Insignificant weight loss

Answer

Severe weight loss

Answer

Normal weight fluctuation