Nutrition Assessment

Question 1

3 causes of malnutrition

Answer 1

Increased nutritional requirements
Reduced nutritional intake
Increased nutritional losses

Question 2

what is MUST and how is it used?

Answer 2

Score ≥2 = high risk of malnutrition
Refer to dietician for nutrition assessment and support

Question 3

Nutritional assessment ABCDE

Answer 3

Anthropometry
Biochemistry
Clinical
Dietary
Environmental

Question 4

Anthropometry

Answer 4

Measurement of BMI
Mid arm circumference (MAC) and triceps skin fold thickness (TSF) => mid arm muscle circumference (MAMC)

Question 5

What is TPN?

Answer 5

All macronutrient (carbohydrate, nitrogen and lipid) and micronutrient (vitamins, trace elements and minerals) and fluid requirements are met by an intravenous nutrient solution

Question 6

When is TPN used?

Answer 6

In intestinal failure