Question 1
A 6-year-old admitted to the PICU with septic shock has lost 9% of usual body weight over the past 4 weeks and is consuming less than 25% of estimated needs. According to the ASPEN/AND pediatric malnutrition consensus indicators, how should the dietitian classify this child's malnutrition?
Correct Answer:
Severe malnutrition
Question 2
Which anthropometric measurement is MOST useful for assessing acute changes in nutrition status in a critically ill, edematous PICU patient on continuous renal replacement therapy?
Correct Answer:
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
Question 3
A 14-month-old admitted to the PICU has a weight-for-length z-score of -2.4 and a MUAC z-score of -2.1, with no documented intake history. Using the WHO/ASPEN single-point criteria, the dietitian should diagnose:
Correct Answer:
Moderate malnutrition
Question 4
Which laboratory marker is LEAST useful for assessing nutrition status in a critically ill child?
Correct Answer:
Prealbumin
Question 5
A previously healthy 9-year-old is admitted with multisystem trauma. Within the first 24 hours of ICU admission, the dietitian should:
Correct Answer:
Complete a full nutrition assessment and identify those at high nutrition risk for early intervention
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