M1 Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment

Question 1

Skin: Pallor

Answer 1

Iron, copper, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 or vitamin E deficiency

Question 2

Skin: Dry, Scaly

Answer 2

Dehydration, vitamin A, riboflavin or essential fatty acid deficiency

Question 3

Skin: Petechiae

Answer 3

Vitamin C or K deficiency

Question 4

Skin: Follicular Hyperkeratosis

Answer 4

Vitamin A or C deficiency

Question 5

Skin: Rash

Answer 5

Zinc or niacin deficiency

Question 6

Skin: Edema

Answer 6

Protein or thiamin deficiency, fluid overload

Question 7

Skin: Jaundice

Answer 7

Liver disease

Question 8

Nails: Spooning

Answer 8

Iron deficiency

Question 9

Nails: Transverse Lines

Answer 9

Protein-calorie malnutrition

Question 10

Nails: Dry, brittle

Answer 10

Essential fatty acid deficiency

Question 11

Nails: Clubbing

Answer 11

Due to low oxygenation of blood – heart/lung diseases

Question 12

Abdomen: Distention

Answer 12

Obstruction

Question 13

Abdomen: Bowel Sounds

Answer 13

Originate from movement of air and fluid through small intestine

Question 14

Musculoskeletal: Tenderness, wasting, weakness

Answer 14

Vitamin deficiency, protein-calorie malnutrition

Question 15

Ataxia, tetany, hyporeflexia, parasthesias