Assessment of Nutritional Status Quiz Topics Biochemical Assessment
Quiz Laboratory tests for nutritional assessment are primarily ordered to: Diagnose diseases Monitor the effectiveness of nutrition preventions Evaluate medication effectiveness All of the above
02 . Which assessment technique involves observing physical signs such as skin color or eye appearance ? a) Anthropometric methods b ) Biochemical, laboratory methods c ) Clinical methods d ) Dietary evaluation methods
3.What type of device is commonly used for haemoglobin estimation and is known for its simplicity, affordability, and reasonable accuracy? Spectrophotometer Haemoglobinometer Centrifuge Hemocytometer
4. At what Hb level would a female typically be diagnosed with severe anemia? Below 6 g/ dL b) Below 8 g/ dL c) Below 10 g/ dL d) Below 12 g/ dL
5 . What does the term " haematocrit " or "packed cell volume (PCV)" refer to? a) Percentage of plasma in the blood b) Percentage of white blood cells in the blood c) Percentage of red blood cells in the blood d) Percentage of platelets in the blood
06.Which component of a routine Complete Blood Count (CBC) measures the percentage of red blood cells in total blood volume? Hematocrit ( Hct ) Hemoglobin ( Hgb ) Platelet count White blood cell count
07.In patients with prolonged diarrhea, stool culture testing may be ordered primarily to identify: a) The presence of foodborne toxins b) Pathogenic bacteria c) Allergens in the diet d) Hormonal imbalances
08.What is the primary purpose of a urinalysis test? To detect kidney size abnormalities To measure urine flow rate c) To screen or diagnose metabolic and kidney disorders d) To assess bladder capacity
09.What does glycosuria suggest in terms of medical and nutritional significance? Abnormal protein metabolism b) Possible diabetes and abnormal carbohydrate metabolism c) Kidney stone formation d) Liver dysfunction
10.Which of the following is NOT a component of a full urinalysis? Appearance of the urine b) Microscopic examination of urine sediment c) Results of basic chemical tests d) Measurement of kidney size
11.What does the presence of leukocytes in urine suggest? Liver dysfunction Urinary tract infection Kidney stones High blood pressure
12.What does hematuria indicate when detected in urine chemical analysis? Liver dysfunction Heart dysfunction Kidney stones High blood pressure
13.What is the LDL cholesterol level range for adults to be considered high risk for cardiovascular disease according to the guidelines? 100 to 150 mg/dl 150 to 200 mg/dl 190 to 250 mg/dl 70 to 189 mg/dl
14.What are the two most commonly ordered groups of tests defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services? a ) Advanced metabolic panel (AMP) and Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) b) Basic metabolic panel (BMP) and Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) c) Basic metabolic panel (BMP) and Standard metabolic panel (SMP) d) Standard metabolic panel (SMP) and Advanced metabolic panel (AMP)
15.What role do the kidneys play when creatinine levels are elevated? a) They filter creatinine more efficiently b) They produce more creatinine c) They excrete creatinine at a slower rate d) They do not play a role in creatinine metabolism
16.What is the main organ responsible for metabolizing bilirubin? Liver Kidneys Pancreas Spleen