Nutrition

Question 1

What is MUST?

Answer 1

MUST is the malnutrition universal screening tool.

It is a five step screening tool to identify adults who are malnourished, at risk of malnutrition or obese.

Also includes management guidelines which can be used to develop a care plan.

Question 2

Describe the 5 MUST steps

Answer 2

1. Measure height and weight to get BMI
2. Note percentage unplanned weight loss and score using tables provided
3. Establish acute disease effect and score
4. Add scores from step 1, step 2 and step 3 together to obtain overall risk of malnutrition
5. Use management guidelines to develop a care plan

Question 3

What is the normal BMI range?

Answer 3

18.5 - 24.9

Over 25 - 29.9 - you’re in the overweight range

Between 30-39.9 - you’re in the obese range

Question 4

How do you calculate BMI?

Answer 4

Weight (Kg) / Height (M) X Height (M)

Question 5

How much fluid is needed for good hydration?

Answer 5

25ml per Kg