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1. Assessment of Nutritional
Status
Quiz Topics
Biochemical Assessment

2. Quiz
1.Laboratory tests for nutritional
assessment are primarily ordered to:
A. Diagnose diseases
B. Monitor the effectiveness of nutrition
preventions
C. Evaluate medication effectiveness
D. All of the above

3. 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

4. 3.What type of device is commonly used for
haemoglobin estimation and is known for its
simplicity, affordability, and reasonable
accuracy?
a) Spectrophotometer
b) Haemoglobinometer
c) Centrifuge
d) Hemocytometer

5. 4. At what Hb level would a female typically
be diagnosed with severe anemia?
a) Below 6 g/dL
b) Below 8 g/dL
c) Below 10 g/dL
d) Below 12 g/dL

6. 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

7. 06.Which component of a routine Complete
Blood Count (CBC) measures the percentage
of red blood cells in total blood volume?
a) Hematocrit (Hct)
b) Hemoglobin (Hgb)
c) Platelet count
d) White blood cell count

8. 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

9. 08.What is the primary purpose of a urinalysis
test?
a) To detect kidney size abnormalities
b) To measure urine flow rate
c) To screen or diagnose metabolic and kidney
disorders
d) To assess bladder capacity

10. 09.What does glycosuria suggest in terms of
medical and nutritional significance?
a) Abnormal protein metabolism
b) Possible diabetes and abnormal carbohydrate
metabolism
c) Kidney stone formation
d) Liver dysfunction

11. 10.Which of the following is NOT a
component of a full urinalysis?
a) Appearance of the urine
b) Microscopic examination of urine sediment
c) Results of basic chemical tests
d) Measurement of kidney size

12. 11.What does the presence of leukocytes
in urine suggest?
a) Liver dysfunction
b) Urinary tract infection
c) Kidney stones
d) High blood pressure

13. 12.What does hematuria indicate when
detected in urine chemical analysis?
a) Liver dysfunction
b) Heart dysfunction
c) Kidney stones
d) High blood pressure

14. 13.What is the LDL cholesterol level range for
adults to be considered high risk for
cardiovascular disease according to the
guidelines?
a) 100 to 150 mg/dl
b) 150 to 200 mg/dl
c) 190 to 250 mg/dl
d) 70 to 189 mg/dl

15. 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)

16. 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

17. 16.What is the main organ responsible for
metabolizing bilirubin?
a) Liver
b) Kidneys
c) Pancreas
d) Spleen