Ch. 8: Nutritional Assessment

Question 1

A nutritional assessment consists of…

Answer 1

detailed information about the patient’s dietary intake and any perceived nutrition problems

Question 2

Nutrients are classified into 3 groups:

Answer 2

1. macronutrients
2. micronutrients
3. water

Question 3

Nutrients are a basic part of…

Answer 3

providing the body with calories for energy, building, and maintaining tissues, and regulating body processes

Question 4

Macronutrients are required in…

Answer 4

large quantities like carbs, proteins, and fats

Question 5

Micronutrients are required in…

Answer 5

smaller quantities like vitamins and minerals which are needed for growth, development, and metabolic processes

Question 6

Water is…

Answer 6

the most critical component of the body, it accounts for 60-70% of the total body weight

Question 7

A nutritional assessment should consist of:

Answer 7

The patient’s perception of actual or potential nutritional needs. The nurse should also ask about likes, dislikes, intolerances, and food allergies.

Question 8

Nutritional deficiencies may be a consideration in patients with…

Answer 8

multiple bruises or tissue trauma

Question 9

Nutritional assessment of infants and children includes:

Answer 9

Feeding patterns, the use of a growth chart, the presence of rooting and swallowing in infants, and the presence of tooth decay in older children

Question 10

Nutritional assessment of the older adult includes:

Answer 10

A focus on the patient’s ability to obtain and prepare food

Question 11

Common conditions associated with nutrition:

Answer 11

Obesity, hyperlipidemia, protein calorie malnutrition, and eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa