Malnutrition in Older Adults with Chronic Disease: Assessment
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Malnutrition in Older Adults with Chronic Disease: Assessment“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Gastrointestinal System Disorders in the Older Adult“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Up to what percentage of adults over 70 years old have reduced taste and smell sensitivity that leads to decreased nutritional intake?
- 60%
- 40%
- 50%
- 70%
- 80%
Which of the following findings would satisfy the phenotypic category for defining malnutrition under the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM)?
- Unintentional weight loss greater than 5% within six months
- Unintentional weight loss of 4% within five months
- Unintentional weight loss of 3% within three months
- Unintentional weight loss of 2% within one year
- Unintentional weight loss of 6% within twelve months
The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) tool evaluates malnutrition risk in older adults by assessing several key factors. Which of the following is NOT a component of the MNA?
- Medication allergies and adverse reactions
- Mobility level including bed-bound or chair-bound status
- Food intake declined over the past three months
- Weight loss during the past three months
- Neuropsychological problems such as dementia or depression
What is the average additional length of hospital stay associated with malnutrition in older adults per admission?
- Three to six days
- One to two days
- Two to four days
- Four to seven days
- Seven to ten days
Patients with MNA scores in the at-risk and malnourished ranges of 0 to 11 points require different approaches to supplementation. What is the key difference in their management?
- The amounts of supplementation differ between at-risk and malnourished patients..
- At-risk patients receive no supplementation while malnourished patients do.
- Both groups receive identical supplementation amounts regardless of score.
- At-risk patients require monitoring while malnourished patients receive supplements.
- Malnourished patients require medication while at-risk patients receive supplements.
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Dozent des Vortrages Malnutrition in Older Adults with Chronic Disease: Assessment
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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