PNH Final Exam with Guaranteed Pass
Solutions Graded A+. 2026.
What is BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)? - Answer amount of energy it takes to keep your body
functioning at rest
What is REE (Resting energy expenditure)? - Answer amount of energy required to maintain
basic body function
What is the BMI for overweight? - Answer 25-30
What is a normal BMI? - Answer 18.5-24.9
What is a BMI for underweight? - Answer less than 18.5
What is the number one determinant of nutrition? - Answer Income
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for neonates to 1y old? -
Answer Neonates: breast milk or formula
4-6 months: include solid foods
1y: fed on table food. 20oz/day intake of milk
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for toddlers? - Answer can
eat most foods
3 meals/day
caloric requirement 900-1800 kcal/day
iron, calcium, VIT C & A deficiency common
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for preschoolers? - Answer
Eat adult food
very active and require snacks
Cheese, fruits, yogurt, raw veggies and milk are good choices
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for school aged children? -
Answer 2400 kcal/day
3 meals/day plus 2 nutritious snacks
,need protein rich foods at breakfast
prolonged physical and mental effort
What are 4 simple steps to prevent obesity in children? - Answer 1. 5 or more fruits and
veggies per day
2. 2 or less hours of screen time
3. at least an hour of physical activity per day
4. no sugar sweetened beverages per day
Bonus: Use something else aside from food as a reward
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for asolescents? - Answer
Increase need for nutrient and calories
calcium intake 1200-1500 mg/day
limit junk food
anorexia and bulimia may occur
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for adults? - Answer May
need to reduce amount of food eaten on regular basis
need to be more cautious of triglycerides, cholesterol levels, types of fats and exercise
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for older adults? - Answer
Same nutrition as adults
few calories needed (lower metabolic rate, decrease in physical activity)
more carbs and fibre
decreased saliva and gastric juice secretion
tooth loss
impaired sense of taste and smell
psychological factors can affect to nutritional problems
What are some screening and assessments the nurse will do with patients regarding nutrition? -
Answer 1. nursing history
2. physical examination
3. calculating percentage of weight loss
4. dietary history
5. anthropometric measurements
, 6. laboratory data
7. measuring skinfolds
What are some risk factors for malnutrition? - Answer -dysphagia
-inadequate food intake
-inadequate food budget, preparation and storage
-IV fluids
-living and eating along
-no intake for 7 days
-physical disabilities
-restricted or fad diets
-pregnancy in teens
-substance abuse
-chronic illness
-catabolic or hyper-metabolic conditions\
-dental problems
-neuro or cognitive impairment
-oral and GI surgeries
-unintentional weight loss or gain
What are some risk factors for malnutrition regarding medicating history? - Answer -antacids
-antidepressants
-antihypertensives
-antiinflammatories
-antineoplastics
-aspirin
-dieuretics
-laxatives
-potassium chloride
What are clinical manifestations of malnutrition? - Answer -change in appearance and
vitality
-over or under weight
-dry, flaky, pale or pigmented skin
-petechiae, bruises
Solutions Graded A+. 2026.
What is BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)? - Answer amount of energy it takes to keep your body
functioning at rest
What is REE (Resting energy expenditure)? - Answer amount of energy required to maintain
basic body function
What is the BMI for overweight? - Answer 25-30
What is a normal BMI? - Answer 18.5-24.9
What is a BMI for underweight? - Answer less than 18.5
What is the number one determinant of nutrition? - Answer Income
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for neonates to 1y old? -
Answer Neonates: breast milk or formula
4-6 months: include solid foods
1y: fed on table food. 20oz/day intake of milk
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for toddlers? - Answer can
eat most foods
3 meals/day
caloric requirement 900-1800 kcal/day
iron, calcium, VIT C & A deficiency common
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for preschoolers? - Answer
Eat adult food
very active and require snacks
Cheese, fruits, yogurt, raw veggies and milk are good choices
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for school aged children? -
Answer 2400 kcal/day
3 meals/day plus 2 nutritious snacks
,need protein rich foods at breakfast
prolonged physical and mental effort
What are 4 simple steps to prevent obesity in children? - Answer 1. 5 or more fruits and
veggies per day
2. 2 or less hours of screen time
3. at least an hour of physical activity per day
4. no sugar sweetened beverages per day
Bonus: Use something else aside from food as a reward
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for asolescents? - Answer
Increase need for nutrient and calories
calcium intake 1200-1500 mg/day
limit junk food
anorexia and bulimia may occur
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for adults? - Answer May
need to reduce amount of food eaten on regular basis
need to be more cautious of triglycerides, cholesterol levels, types of fats and exercise
What are some developmental factors when it comes to nutrition for older adults? - Answer
Same nutrition as adults
few calories needed (lower metabolic rate, decrease in physical activity)
more carbs and fibre
decreased saliva and gastric juice secretion
tooth loss
impaired sense of taste and smell
psychological factors can affect to nutritional problems
What are some screening and assessments the nurse will do with patients regarding nutrition? -
Answer 1. nursing history
2. physical examination
3. calculating percentage of weight loss
4. dietary history
5. anthropometric measurements
, 6. laboratory data
7. measuring skinfolds
What are some risk factors for malnutrition? - Answer -dysphagia
-inadequate food intake
-inadequate food budget, preparation and storage
-IV fluids
-living and eating along
-no intake for 7 days
-physical disabilities
-restricted or fad diets
-pregnancy in teens
-substance abuse
-chronic illness
-catabolic or hyper-metabolic conditions\
-dental problems
-neuro or cognitive impairment
-oral and GI surgeries
-unintentional weight loss or gain
What are some risk factors for malnutrition regarding medicating history? - Answer -antacids
-antidepressants
-antihypertensives
-antiinflammatories
-antineoplastics
-aspirin
-dieuretics
-laxatives
-potassium chloride
What are clinical manifestations of malnutrition? - Answer -change in appearance and
vitality
-over or under weight
-dry, flaky, pale or pigmented skin
-petechiae, bruises
