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?

Decreased heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What neurological symptom can be linked to severe nutritional deficiencies?

Memory loss Signup and view all the answers

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

To assess moderate or suspected malnutrition Signup and view all the answers

Which category of malnutrition does the SGA aim to assess?

Moderate malnutrition Signup and view all the answers

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

Malnutrition based on clinical judgment Signup and view all the answers

What information can be obtained using the Subjective Global Assessment?

Muscle wasting and fat loss Signup and view all the answers

How does SGA differentiate between moderate and severe malnutrition?

By assessing subjective symptoms Signup and view all the answers

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

Severe Signup and view all the answers

How many features are noted in the physical examination?

Four Signup and view all the answers

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

Evaluating nutritional status Signup and view all the answers

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

+2 Signup and view all the answers

How are the features in the physical examination graded?

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

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

Kwashiorkor Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Anorexia Nervosa?

Weight gain Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is primarily linked to self-imposed starvation?

Anorexia Nervosa Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Bulimia Nervosa from Kwashiorkor?

Episodes of binge eating followed by purging Signup and view all the answers

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

Bulimia Nervosa Signup and view all the answers

What does completing the MNA yield?

A Malnutrition indicator score Signup and view all the answers

How is the Malnutrition indicator score from the MNA used?

To classify the patient's nutritional status Signup and view all the answers

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

To determine if a detailed nutritional evaluation is necessary Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify potential malnutrition issues Signup and view all the answers

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

Whether a detailed evaluation of nutritional status is required Signup and view all the answers

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?

Which clinical finding is commonly associated with iron deficiency?

What symptom is commonly related to vitamin B12 deficiency?

Which clinical finding is not commonly associated with nutritional inadequacies?

What neurological symptom can be linked to severe nutritional deficiencies?

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

Which category of malnutrition does the SGA aim to assess?

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

What information can be obtained using the Subjective Global Assessment?

How does SGA differentiate between moderate and severe malnutrition?

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

How many features are noted in the physical examination?

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

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

How are the features in the physical examination graded?

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

What is a key feature of Anorexia Nervosa?

Which condition is primarily linked to self-imposed starvation?

What distinguishes Bulimia Nervosa from Kwashiorkor?

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

What does completing the MNA yield?

How is the Malnutrition indicator score from the MNA used?

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

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

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

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