Random test question 6
A high gauge implies
Thin metal the thickness of sheet metal is defined as its gauge; commonly used sheet metal ranges from 30 gauge to 8 gauge. The larger the gauge number, the thinner the metal
Standard of practice definition of monitoring/evaluating
determine degree to which progress is being made toward goals and or desired patient-focused expected outcomes
Standard of practice Monitoring
review and measurement of the status at scheduled intervals
You ordered 50 lbs of ground turkey for lunch service. The turkey ahs a 75% yield. How many 5 0z turkey burgers will you be able to prepare?
120 50 lbs x .75 = 37.6 b = 600 oz/5 oz portions
What is the most effective tool to assess dietary intake in children
3 day food record
Your recipe calls for 5.0 quarts of chicken stock. At $6.00 per gallon, whit is the total cost for this ingredient?
7.5 5 quarts/4 quarts per gallon = 1.25 x 6.00 7.50
What is irritable bowel syndrome?
A disorder characterized by altered bowel function and abdominal discomfort n the absence of biochemical markers occurring for at least 12 weeks
During absorption, some substances such as water and small lipid molecules cross membranes freely in the process of :
Diffusion Diffusion is the process where no energy is needed to transfer a molecule form one side of a membrane to another. The molecules usually follow a concentration gradient
Which lab value may be normal in a patient with pernicious anemia
MCHC Pernicious anemia is identified with a high MCV and normal CHC. MCHC stands for mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed RBC
The basic functions of management include
Planning, organizing, directing, controlling
what is the NHANES program (National Health and monitoring system
a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the US
What is a sign of kwashiorkor
edema and fatty liver Edema occurs b/c of the loss of oncotic pressure. Fatty liver occurs b/c of the lack of carrier PRO to transport fat out of the liver.
Standard of practice definition of diagnosis
identification and labeling of a nutrition problem.
Standard of practice definition of assessment
identify adequate info to determine nutrition related problems, knowledge and behavior, access, physical activity and function, intake, anthropometrics, biochemical, physical exam, client history, comparative standards
What is the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance system?
monitors 6 types of health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults
What is the Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System
program based surveillance systems that monitor the nutritional status of low income infants, children, and women in federally funded maternal and child health programs
The mean corpuscular volume measures the:
size of red blood cells
In iron deficiency anemia, red blood cells are
smaller than normal (microcytic
Standard of practice definition of intervention
specific set of activities and materials used to address nutrition problems
Standard of practice evaluation
systematic comparison of current findings with previous status, intervention goals, and or a reference standard
What is Behavioral Risk factors surveillance system
the world's largest ongoing telephone health survey system tracking health conditions and risk behaviors in the US yearly since 1984