"Nutritional considerations in the dialysis population: from malnutrition to obesity"
Continuing Education Quiz

This is a multiple choice Continuing Education (CE) quiz for the webinar titled: "Nutritional considerations in the dialysis population: from malnutrition to obesity," presented by Jessica Stevenson. Please answer the following questions:

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* 1. Which of the following methods is recommended to assess nutritional status in haemodialysis patients?

a) Serum albumin

b) Body Mass Index

c) Subjective Global Assessment

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* 2. What factors in CKD can affect serum albumin levels?

a) Fluid status

b) Reduced physical activity

c) Chronic inflammation

d) Increased losses through dialysis

e) A, c and d

f) All of the above

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* 3. Mr Smith is a 65 year old man who has been on haemodialysis for 5 years. He is hoping to be listed for kidney transplantation but his nephrologist wants him to lose 10kg. What diet and/or lifestyle factors would you assess?

a) Overall caloric intake

b) Physical activity levels

c) dietary quality

d) all of the above

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* 4. Mrs Jones is a 40 year old lady recently commenced on haemodialysis. She has struggled to lose weight in the past. Her friend has successfully been using meal replacement shakes and Mrs Jones would also like to try these. She comes to you to ask your opinion, what would you do?

a) Absolutely not, way too dangerous

b) Definitely yes, no need for my help just follow the instructions.

c) Discuss this with her nephrologist and GP to see whether they feel this is a suitable option.

d) If medical teams are agreeable design a controlled diet for Mrs Jones based on her energy, protein, electrolyte and fluid needs. Organise regular monitoring of blood tests and fluid status.

e) C and d

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* 5. What are some of the physical function assessments which could be used in clinical practice?

a) Body Mass Index

b) Sit-to-stand test

c) Hand Grip Strength

d) All of the above

e) B and C

Please keep a copy of this quiz for your CPD records.