Introduction/Screening Tools
What are the four steps of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
Measures of iron in your body
Serum Ferritin
Physical examination technique where one gathers information via observation
Inspection
Evaluate the muscle loss for the patient below:
(Temple)
Moderate/Mild- slight depression
Can cause malabsorption
Chemotherapy
A standardized, consistent structure and framework used to provide nutrition care
Nutrition Care Process
Waste product in your blood that comes from muscle activity
Creatine
Using the Hamwi formula, what is the desirable weight for a 5'4" woman of medium frame?
120 lbs.
Evaluate the fat loss for the patient below:
(Orbital)
Normal- slightly bulged fat pads
Name 2 appetite stimulants that were discussed
•Megestrol acetate
•Marinol
•Lithium carbonate (antidepressant)
•Elavil (antidepressant)
Recent weight loss, recent poor dietary intake. Used for acute hospitalized adult population
Malnutrition Screening Tool
Measures GFR-glomerular filtration, renal function
Urinary Creatine Clearance
BMI Formula
(Weight (kg))/(height (m))^2
(Weight (lbs))/(height (in))^2 X 703
Evaluate the fat loss for the patient below:
Upper Arm Region
Mild/Moderate- Some depth pinch, but not ample
Cals/cc in propofol
1.1
History, intake, GI symptoms, functional capacity, physical appearance, edema, weight change
Subjective Global Assessment (SGA)
Measure of the red blood cells your body is making
Hematocrit
Thin, Sparse, Dull, Dry, Brittle, Easily Pluck-able hair is indicative of deficiencies in
Vit. C., protein deficiency
Evaluate the muscle loss for the patient below:
(Dorsal Hand)
Appetite suppressant that was discussed
Dextroamphetamine (Aderral)
Nutrition Screening Initiative (NSI)
Additional answer:
Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)- Evaluates independence, medications, number of full meals consumed each day, protein intake, fruits and vegetables, fluid, mode of feeding. 65+years or older
Part of red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body
Hemoglobin
Standard triceps skinfold thickness for males
Male:25.3cm
Name 5 Regions to assess muscle loss
•Temple
•Collar bone
•Shoulder
•Shoulder blade
•Hand
•Thigh/knee
•Calf
Depletes thiamin and potassium
Diuretics