The NCP Flashcards

1
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The purpose of nutrition assessment

A

to obtain, verify, and interpret data to identify nutrition-related problems, their causes, and significance

An ongoing (linear) process of data collection and analysis

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2
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Where do you get nutrition assessment data from?

For an individual

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Interviews, measurements, medical records, from the referring medical provider

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The 5 domains of nutrition assessment

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  1. Food/Nutrition related history
  2. Anthropometric measurements
  3. Biochemical data, medical tests/procedures
  4. Nutrition-focused physical findings
  5. Client history
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4
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Food/Nutrition Related History

Which step in the NCP?

A

Food & nutrient intake, administration, medication, knowledge/beliefs, food availability, physical activity, nutrition quality of life

Nutrition assessment

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5
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Anthropometric Measurements

Which step in the NCP?

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Height, weight, BMI, growth pattern, weight history

Nutrition assessment

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Biochemical Data, Medical Tests and Procedures

Which step in the NCP?

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Lab data (electrolytes, glucose) and tests (gastric emptying time, resting metabolic rate)

Nutrition assessment

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Nutriton-Focused Physical Findings

Which step in the NCP?

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Physical appearance, muscle and fat wasting, swallow function, appetite, and affect

Nutrition assessment

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Client History

Which step in the NCP?

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Personal history, medical/health/family history, treatments and complementary/alternative medicine use, and social history

Nutrition assessment

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The purpose of nutrition diagnosis

nutrition diagnosis vs medical diagnosis

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to identify and describe a specific nutrition problem that can be solved or improved through treatment/nutrition intervention by a food and nutrition professional

a nutrition diagnosis is different from a medical diagnosis

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10
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How do food and nutrition professionals identify a nutrition diagnosis?

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By using nutrition assessment data

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11
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The 3 domains of nutrition diagnosis

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  1. Intake
  2. Clinical
  3. Behavioral-Environmental
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12
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Intake

Which step in the NCP?

A

Too much or too little of a food or nutrient compared to actual/estimated needs

Nutrition diagnosis

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Clinical

Which step in the NCP?

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Nutrition problems that relate to medical or physical conditions

Nutrition diagnosis

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14
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Behavioral-Environmental

Which step in the NCP?

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Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, physical environment, access to food, or food safety

Nutrition diagnosis

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15
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What is a PES?

What does PES stand for?

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A document made my nutrition professionals to describe the problem, its root cause, and the assessment data that provide evidence for a nutrition diagnosis

Problem, Etiology, Signs & Symptoms

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P - problem (PES)

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Describes alterations in the patient/client’s nutritonal status

17
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E - etiology (PES)

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Cause/contributing risk factors

“related to”

18
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S - signs/symptoms (PES)

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Data or indicators used to determine the patient/client’s nutrition diagnosis

“as evidenced by”

19
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The purpose of nutrition intervention

A

purposful and planned actions taken with intent of changing a nutrition-related behavior, risk factor, environmental condition, or aspect of health status

Strategies selected to change nutritional intake, nutrition-related know

20
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The 4 domains of nutrition invervention

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  1. Food and/or nutrient delivery
  2. Nutrition education
  3. Nutrition counseling
  4. Coordination of nutrition care
21
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Food and/or Nutrient Delivery

Which step in the NCP?

A

Individualized approach for food/nutrient provision

Nutrition intervention

22
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Nutrition Education

Which step in the NCP?

A

A formal process to impart knowledge to help patient/clients manage/modify food, nutrition & physical activity choices and behavior to maintain/improve health

Nutrition intervention

23
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Nutrition Counseling

Which step in the NCP?

A

A supportive process to establish food, nutrition & physical activity priorities, goals, & action plans to treat an existing condition and promote health

Nutrition intervention

24
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Coordination of Nutrition Care

Which step in the NCP?

A

Consultation with, referral to, or coordination of nutrition care with other health care providers/institutions/etc. that can assist in treating/managing nutrition-related problems

Nutrition intervention

25
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The purpose of nutrition monitoring & evaluation

This step has 3 components

A

to determine and measure the amount of progress made for the nutrition intervention and whether the nutrition related goals/expected outcomes are being met

Monitoring, measuring, and evaluating

26
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The 4 domains of nutrition monitoring and evaluation

A
  1. Food/Nutrition-related history outcomes
  2. Anthropometric measurement outcomes
  3. Biochemical data, medical tests, & procedural outcomes
  4. Nutrition-focused physical finding outcomes
27
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Food/Nutrition-Related History Outcomes

Which step in the NCP?

A

Food and nutrient intake, food and nutrient administration, medication, knowlege/beliefs, food availability, nutrition quality of life

Nutrition monitoring and evaluation

28
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Anthropometric Measurement Outcomes

Which step in the NCP?

A

Height, weight, BMI, growth pattern, and weight history

Nutrition monitoring and evaluation

29
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Biochemical Data, Medical Tests, and Procedure Outcomes

Which step in the NCP?

A

Lab data (electrolytes, glucose) and tests (gastric emptying time, resting metabolic rate)

Nutrition monitoring and evaluation

30
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Nutrition-Focused Physical Finding Outcomes

Which step in the NCP?

A

Physical appearance, muscle and fat wasting, swallow function, appetite, and affect

Nutrition monitoring and evaluation

31
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What are the MOST important questions to ask when formulating PES statements?

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P - Can the RDN resolve or improve the client’s nutrition diagnosis?
E - Evaluate what has been used as the etiology. Is this the most specific root cause that the RDN can resolve or improve with a nutrition intervention?
S - Will measuring the signs and symptoms indicate if the problem is resolved or improved? Are the signs and symptoms specific?

32
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What is the NCP?

A

A standardized process for the provision of nutrition care