Subjective Global Assessment and Physical Examination Features Quiz
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Which aspect is NOT mentioned in the clinical findings associated with nutritional inadequacies?

  • Weight gain (correct)
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Which clinical finding is commonly associated with iron deficiency?

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue (correct)
  • Joint pain
  • What symptom is commonly related to vitamin B12 deficiency?

  • Hair loss (correct)
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Which clinical finding is not commonly associated with nutritional inadequacies?

    <p>Decreased heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurological symptom can be linked to severe nutritional deficiencies?

    <p>Memory loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA)?

    <p>To assess moderate or suspected malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of malnutrition does the SGA aim to assess?

    <p>Moderate malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of SGA, what does 'suspected malnutrition' refer to?

    <p>Malnutrition based on clinical judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information can be obtained using the Subjective Global Assessment?

    <p>Muscle wasting and fat loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does SGA differentiate between moderate and severe malnutrition?

    <p>By assessing subjective symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the grading of +3 represent in the physical examination?

    <p>Severe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many features are noted in the physical examination?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA)?

    <p>Evaluating nutritional status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grading in the physical examination denotes a 'Moderate' condition?

    <p>+2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the features in the physical examination graded?

    <p>+3= Severe, +2= Moderate, +1= Mild, 0= Normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by decreased concentration of serum protein and edema in legs and feet?

    <p>Kwashiorkor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of Anorexia Nervosa?

    <p>Weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is primarily linked to self-imposed starvation?

    <p>Anorexia Nervosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Bulimia Nervosa from Kwashiorkor?

    <p>Episodes of binge eating followed by purging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is not specifically associated with decreased serum protein levels?

    <p>Bulimia Nervosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does completing the MNA yield?

    <p>A Malnutrition indicator score</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Malnutrition indicator score from the MNA used?

    <p>To classify the patient's nutritional status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the Malnutrition indicator score from the MNA?

    <p>To determine if a detailed nutritional evaluation is necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to classify the patient's nutritional status using the Malnutrition indicator score?

    <p>To identify potential malnutrition issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What decision can be made based on the Malnutrition indicator score from the MNA?

    <p>Whether a detailed evaluation of nutritional status is required</p> Signup and view all the answers

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