Chapter 9 Assessment Of Individuals Varird Physiological Conditions

Question 1

Head circumference measurement that indicates brain growth

Answer 1

34-35cm

Question 2

Desired length

Answer 2

46-54cm or average of 50cm

Question 3

Chest circumference

Answer 3

32-33cm

Question 4

Weight

Answer 4

2.5-3.4kgs

Question 5

Low birth weight

Answer 5

Less than or equal to 2.5kg

Question 6

Expectation for infants birth weight

Answer 6

Double by 5-6 mos. and triple by 1 year

Question 7

What to use when birth weight is unknown

Answer 7

3000g/3kgs

Question 8

IBW Formula (0-12)

Answer 8

(Age in mos. ÷ 2) + 3

Question 9

What tools should we use for children 0-71 months

Answer 9

1. Use WHO CGS tables on weight-for-age, height-for-age, and weight for height tables to determine underweight, underheight, and wasting.
2. Computing softwares like BNS Tool and WHO anthro.
3. Computing the IBW of 1 to 18 years based on age.
4. Length/Height

Question 10

IBW formula of 1 to 18 years based on age used in children of 0 to 71 months.

Answer 10

(Age in years × 2) + 8

Question 11

Length/height at one year

Answer 11

Birthlength + 24cm

Question 12

Length/height at two years

Answer 12

Additional 12cm

Question 13

Length/height at three years

Answer 13

Additional 8cm

Question 14

Length/height at 4-8 years

Answer 14

Additional 6cm every year

Question 15

Give five signs of good nutrition among children

Answer 15

1. Alert vigorous and happy
2. Endurance during activities
3. Sleeps well
4. Normal height and weight for age
5. Stands erect, arms and legs straight

Question 16

Tools used for older children and adolescents (5y1m - 19y)

Answer 16

1. WHO-CGS Table on BMI-for-Age
2. Computer software like AnthroPlus

Question 17

5 Signs of good nutrition in older children and adolescents.

Answer 17

1. Well, developed body with normal weight for height.
2. Firm and well developed muscle
3. Good posture
4. Healthy skin no lesions and dyspigmentation
5. Smooth and glossy hair

Question 18

First trimester expected weight gain of pregnant women

Answer 18

1 pound per month

Question 19

2nd and 3rd trimester expected weight gain of pregnant women

Answer 19

1 lb per week

Question 20

Whole duration of pregnancy with normal nutriture at the onset pregnancy expected weight gain of pregnant women

Answer 20

10-12kg

Question 21

Pregnant women cut-off points for nutritionally at risk

Answer 21

Less than P95

Question 22

Pregnant women cut-off points for not nutritionally at risk

Answer 22

Greater than or equal to P95

Question 23

Nutritional assessment tools for the elderly. (3)

Answer 23

1. Physical check up to include assessment of factors affecting food intake, ingestion, digestion, absorption, utilization, and excretion of nutrients
2. Drug-nutrient interaction
3. Stature may be indicative of osteoporosis.