B. Nutrition Diagnosis

Question 1

Identification and labeling that describes an actual OCCURRENCE, RISK OF OR POTENTIAL FOR developing a nutritional problem that dietetics professionals are responsible for treating independently.

This diagnosis changes as the patients response changes.

Answer 1

Nutrition Diagnosis

Question 2

Disease that can be treated or prevented.

Diagnosis does not change as long as the condition exists.

Answer 2

Medical Diagnosis

Question 3

3 Domains of nutrition diagnostic labels: _____, ____, _____

Answer 3

Clinical, Intake, Behavioral-environmental

Question 4

Nutritional findings/problems that relate to medical/physical condition

Functional, biochemical, weight

Answer 4

Clinical domain

Question 5

Actual problems related to intake

Caloric energy balance, oral or nutrition support intake, fluid intake balance, bioactive substances, nutrient balance

Answer 5

Intake domain

Question 6

Problems related to knowledge of and access to food and food safety

Knowledge and beliefs, physical activity balance and function, food safety and access

Answer 6

Behavioral-environmental domain

Question 7

When evaluating PES statements, if prioritizing between diagnoses from different domains, *consider ________ DIAGNOSES as more specific to the nutrition professional.

Answer 7

INTAKE*

Question 8

Nutrition Diagnostic Reference Sheets have 4 components:

Answer 8

1. The problem or nutrition diagnosis label
2. Definition of the label to differentiate a problem area
3. Etiology
4. Signs and Symptoms

Question 9

This nutrition diagnosis deals with EXOCRINE FUNCTIONS and looks at problems INSIDE the GI TRACT (digestion, absorption, elimination of nutrients)

Answer 9

Altered GI function

Question 10

This nutrition diagnosis deals with ENDOCRINE FUNCTIONS and looks at problems with METABOLISM of nutrients once they have reached the circulatory system.

Answer 10

Impaired nutrient utilization

Question 11

Critical thinking skills are needed to find _____, make _____, state the _____, and ______ problems.

Answer 11

Find patterns, make inferences, state the problem, and prioritize problems

Question 12

Identifying the etiology leads to selection of an intervention aimed at ________ the _______ _____, if possible. If not possible, intervention is targeted at ______ the _______.

If no nutrition problem that warrants intervention exists. ______“No nutrition diagnosis at this time.”

Answer 12

Resolving the underlying cause

Minimizing the symptoms