Author Question: A nurse needs to collect nutrition screening data from an elementary school classroom. What data ... (Read 177 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

A nurse needs to collect nutrition screening data from an elementary school classroom. What data will be collected?

1. Head circumference of each child to assess for growth
2. Height and weight to calculate BMI
3. Food frequency information
4. How many children receive free or reduced-price lunches

Question 2

Cutting vegetables on the same cutting board that has been used to cut up raw chicken is an example of

a. saving time and energy resources.
b. cross-contamination that could spread harmful bacteria.
c. a potential problem only if the chicken was not refrigerated.
d. a food safety problem if the vegetables and chicken are eaten at different meals.

ciecieme · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: Anthropometric data, which include physical characteristics, are part of the screening process. Height and weight are measured quickly and are used to calculate BMI. Head circumference is measured in infants to assess growth. Food frequency is part of a more comprehensive assessment. The nurse does not need to know about school lunch participation for screening purposes.

Answer to Question 2

B
This is an example of cross-contamination because bacteria in the raw chicken may contaminate the vegetables. This may save time, but could be very hazardous to health. Even refrigerated raw chicken can harbor harmful bacteria. This practice is risky, regardless of whether the foods will be eaten at the same or different meals.