Ask and You Shall Find
(assessment questions)
(assessment questions)
CPA asks caregiver “Does your baby fall asleep with a bottle?” Answering “yes” could trigger this risk factor.
What is Risk 411?
A participant’s hemoglobin level is 10.5g/dL. Which risk factor does this correspond to?
What is 201- Low Hemoglobin/Low Hematocrit?
These types of questions avoid yes/no responses and instead encourage participants to share in-depth information, leading to more meaningful conversation.
What are open-ended questions?
On the IWIC Nutrition screen there is a question "Does your child eat raw, undercooked or unpasteurized foods?" This question is used to assess for potentially _______ foods?
What is harmful?
During an initial certification for a newborn, mom shares that she is exclusively breastfeeding and not giving the baby any vitamins or supplements. What risk factor applies in this case?
What is 411.11 -Inappropriate Nutrition Feeding Practices (Infant) – Routinely not providing dietary supplements… when infant’s diet alone cannot meet nutrient requirements?
Lean meats, beans, fortified cereals and leafy greens are rich in ____ and are especially recommended for children at risk of _____.
What iron and anemia?
Head of household reports she is living with her aunt temporarily while searching for her own housing. This temporary arrangement – lasting less than 365 days – should be assessed for risk ______?
What is 801- Homelessness risk? (risk reason: a temporary accommodation of not more than 365 days in the residence of another individual)
Rather focusing on participants’ weaknesses this supportive approach to counseling builds trust and helps participants identify their own nutrition and health goals by highlighting their strengths.
What is participant-centered counseling?
This risk factor is associated with identifying if a parent present during the child's certification has a BMI>30.
What is 114- Overweight or at Risk for Overweight (Infant and Children)
Caregiver reports adding extra water to infant formula to make it last longer. This practice may lead to poor growth and nutrient deficiencies and is associated with this risk code.
What is 411.6 - Routinely feeding inappropriately diluted formula?
A parent reports their child had a blood lead screening at HCP with a result of 6.8mcg/dL. This result is self-reported. These two pieces of information should be documented in IWIC on the lab screen.
What is the non-WIC date and the lead screening result?
This tool, often used during assessments helps participants visualize their priorities and set goals that are meaningful to them.
What is the Circle Chart?
During an assessment you ask a participant “Does your child have any health or medical issues?” The participant answers “no” but you know the baby is receiving medically prescribed formula (MPF) for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and frequent vomiting. What risk factor should you consider probing further for?
2. The act involved force or duress (required)
2.a. The perpetrator was a relative, household member or caregiver (required if 2 is yes)
What is 134 – Failure to Thrive?
This risk factor applies to infants diagnosed with a genetic metabolic disorder, requiring a specialized formula.
What is 351- Inborn Errors of Metabolism?
“Can you tell me how often you use these substances and the situations or triggers that might lead you to use them” is an example of what type of question, which helps gather deeper insights?
What are probing questions?