Nutrition assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Sx of inadequate nutrition include
A
Hair that is dry or brittle
Skin that has dry patches
Poor wound healing or sores
Lack of subq fat or muscle wasting
Abnormal CV measurements (heart rate and rhythm, BP)
General weakness or impaired coordination
2
Q
Normal/healthy body weight is indicated by a BMI of
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18.5 to 24.9
3
Q
Overweight is indicated by a BMI of
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25 to 29.9
4
Q
Obesity is indicated by a BMI greater than or equal to
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30
5
Q
How do you calculate BMI
A
weight (kg) / height (m^2)
6
Q
How are protein levels commonly measured?
A
Serum albumin levels
7
Q
Normal levels for albumin
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3.5 to 5.0 g/dL
8
Q
Normal levels for prealbumin
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23 to 43 mg/dL
