Nutrition Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
3 causes of malnutrition
A
Increased nutritional requirements
Reduced nutritional intake
Increased nutritional losses
2
Q
what is MUST and how is it used?
A
Score ≥2 = high risk of malnutrition
Refer to dietician for nutrition assessment and support
3
Q
Nutritional assessment ABCDE
A
Anthropometry
Biochemistry
Clinical
Dietary
Environmental
4
Q
Anthropometry
A
Measurement of BMI
Mid arm circumference (MAC) and triceps skin fold thickness (TSF) => mid arm muscle circumference (MAMC)
5
Q
What is TPN?
A
All macronutrient (carbohydrate, nitrogen and lipid) and micronutrient (vitamins, trace elements and minerals) and fluid requirements are met by an intravenous nutrient solution
6
Q
When is TPN used?
A
In intestinal failure
