Appendix 11 NFPE

Question 1

Parameters for examining the orbital region for severe malnutrition, mild-moderate malnutrition, and well nourished

Answer 1

Severe malnutrition: hollow look, depressions, dark circles, loose skin, no evidence of fat pads below the lower eyelid or below the eyebrow

Mild/moderate: slightly dark circles, somewhat hollow look

Well nourished: slightly bulged fat pads, fluid retention may mask loss

Question 2

Parameters for examining upper arm region for severe malnutrition, mild/moderate, and well nourished

Answer 2

Severe: very little space between folds, fingers tough

Mild/moderate: some depth pinch but not ample

Well nourished: ample fat tissue obvious between folds of skin

Question 3

Examining thoracic and lumbar region, ribs, lower back, and midaxillary line for severe, mild/moderate, and well-nourished malnutrition

Answer 3

Severe: depression between the ribs very apparent

Mid/moderate: ribs apparent, depressions between less pronounced. Iliac crest somewhat prominent

Well nourished: chest is full, ribs do not show. Sight to no protrusion of the iliac crest.