Marasmus Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) programs can help: -ANSWER - Build effective documentation compliance policies - Capture clinical data required for continuity of care documentation deficiency that has a negative impact on patient outcomes -ANSWER Failure to include the complications of drug for prescriptions taken by a patient. What is best practice to communicate document deficiencies to a provider? -ANSWER Provide examples of the provider's documentation errors with suggest...

difference b/w Kwashiorkor & Marasmus - Answer- - kwashiorkor (edematous malnutrition): marasmus PLUS EDEMA - marasmus (WASTING SYNDROME): skin lesions, fatty liver, acute protein-energy malnutrition with decreased arm circumference, weight per length or BMI deformation - Answer- disruption in organ morphogenesis occurring AFTER embryonic period; extrinsic force limits normal organ development vascular changes in chronic HTN - Answer- - hyaline arteriolosclerosis: protein deposition in ...

True or False. Cis fatty acids have a higher melting point than trans fatty acids. - False. Cis fatty acids have a LOWER melting point than trans fatty acids. T or F. In PKU, phenylalanine is a conditionally essential amino acid because it cannot be synthesized from tryptophan. - False. In PKU, TYROSINE is a conditionally essential amino acid because it cannot be synthesized from PHENYLALANINE. T or F. In triglyceride digestion in the small intestine, phospholipase A2 produces glycerol and ...

Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) programs can help: - - Build effective documentation compliance policies - Capture clinical data required for continuity of care documentation deficiency that has a negative impact on patient outcomes - Failure to include the complications of drug for prescriptions taken by a patient. What is best practice to communicate document deficiencies to a provider? - Provide examples of the provider's documentation errors with suggestions for improvement....

Macronutrient - consist of : carbs, lipids, proteins Micronutrients - vitamins and minerals protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) - a lack of sufficient dietary protein and/or calories - 2 types: Kwashiorkor and Marasmus S/Sx of Kwashiorkor (more specific s/sx) - - potbelly - dry, unpigmented skin -coarse reddish hair - BLE edema S/Sx of marasmus - - "skin and bones" - gazing with large eyes from a bald head with an aged, gaunt appearance - low body temp anorexia nervosa - An eating dis...

Marconutrients - ️ Carbs, lipids & proteins. Provides energy needed for growth, thermoregulation, physical activity, pregnancy/lactation. Needed in larger amounts than micronutrients. Micronutrients - ️ Vitamins/minerals in small amts for good health/development. Play various roles in cell metabolism. Deficiencies cause widespread health problems. Obesity - ️ Excess consumption. Increased risk for CAD, some cancers & type 2 diabetes. Puts stress on knee/ankle ...

NURS 6501N-16 Week 11 Final Exam VERSION 2 TOPEST EXAM A+ GRADE (Correct August Term) De • QUIZ@$) 1 1 out of 1 points A patient has defective secretion of the intrinsic factor leading to anemia. What treatment option does the healthcare professional discuss with the patient? Correct feedback: Vitamin B 12 injections initially given once a week. • QUIZ@$) 2 1 out of 1 points A health care professional is teaching a group of college women about increasing calcium in the diet...

Chapter 10 test for Wong s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 10th Edition Hockenberry Rodgers Wilson Chapter 10: Health Problems of Infants Hockenberry: Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Recent studies indicate that a deficiency of which vitamin correlates with increased morbidity and mortality in children with measles? a. A b. C c. Niacin d. Folic acid ANS: A Vitamin A deficiency is correlated with increased morbidity and mortality in children...

Final Exam: NR228/ NR 228 Nutrition, Health & Wellness Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Latest 2023/2024| Grade A -Chamberlain Q: What complications are related to gestational diabetes? (select all that apply) A. premature birth B. congenital abnormalities C. fetal death D. type 2 diabetes later in mother E. macrosomia Answer: A. premature birth B. congenital abnormalities C. fetal death D. type 2 diabetes later in mother E. macrosomia Q: What are high quality pro...

What is the structure of proteins and amino acids ? - Answer--backbone consisting of a single carbon, Amine group links with the acidic end of next amino acid -chemical side chain is attached to the center carbon of the backbone -AA and proteins with electrically charged side chains are attracted to H2O -Proteins have convoluted shapes -Single amino acids with different side chains can bend to form a strand of amino acids What is an essential Amino Acid?What are the nine essential amino ac...