Assessment Of Hospitalized Patient

Question 1

Best measured using a sliding knee height caliper with the patient’s knee at 90° angle while lying supine

Answer 1

Knee height

Question 2

Measured, while patient is in seated position, right leg is flexed at ninety degrees at the knee, with the sole of the foot flat on the floor. Measured just below the knee or prominent area.

Answer 2

Calf circumference

Question 3

The distance from the midline, a the sternal notch to the tip of the middle finger.

Answer 3

Arm span/Half Arm span

Question 4

Distance from the midline at the sternal notch to the web between the middle finger and ring finger along the outstretch nondominant arm.

Answer 4

Demispan

Question 5

Measured in centimeters from the elbow, the olecranon process to the midpoint of the styloid process at the wrist, with the left arm crossed over the chest and fingers at the right shoulder.

Answer 5

Ulna length/Forearm length

Question 6

The circumference of the upper arm at the triceps skin fold side. BMI can be estimated from this if weight or height cannot be obtained using the equations.

Answer 6

MUAC

Question 7

Normal MUAC in males and in females.

Answer 7

Greater than 23cm - males
Greater than 22cm - females

Question 8

Color indication of MUAC in children. What is the meaning of red, yellow, and green?

Answer 8

Severe acute malnutrition, moderate acute malnutrition, no acute malnutrition.

Question 9

MUAC for children indicators

Answer 9

Less than 12.5cm - malnutrition
Greater than 13.5cm - normal

Question 10

What can be calculated by doubling the half arm span measurement?

Answer 10

Estimated Height