Hargeisa University

Applied Science
Medical Laboratory
Quetioniare
Topic= Malnutrition
Sub-saharan Africa has one of the highest levels of child malnutrition globally.
Therefore ,a critical look at distribution of malnutrition within its sub-region is required to identify the
worst affected areas.
This study provides a meta-analysis of the prevalence of malnutrition indicators (stunting wasting and
underweight)
Within four sub-regionof sub-saharan Africa.

1.malnutrition is the health condition concerned with which of the following

malnutrition

a.undernourshment
b.overnourishment
c.micronourishment
d.all the above

2.undernutrition is responsible for what proportion of deaths among under 5

children globally

a.25% of under 5 mortality rate

b.5% of under 5mortality rate

c.45% of under 5 mortality rate
d.10% of under 5 mortality rate

Answer:c
3.Which of the following population is at the most risk for the malnutrition
 a.Pregnant Women
b.Lactating Mother
c.Under Five Children
d.All of the above

Answer.d
4.What is the first indicator of protein energy malnutrition?
a.Underweight for age
b.Stunting
c.Wasting
d.All of the above
Answer.a
5.which of the following indicate the chronic type of malnutrition?
a.Stunting
b.Wasting
c.Underweight
d.Low MUAC
Answer:a
6.Which of the following assessment indicates severity of malnutrition?
a. Stunting
b. Underweight for age
c. Wasting
d. Kwashiorker
Answer.c
7.What is the most important cause of malnutrition?
A. inadequate intake of nutrients
B. parasitic infestation
 C. irritable bowel syndrome
D. intrauterine growth retardation

Answera:a

8.What instrument is used for the measurement of mid-upper arm circumference

of U5 children?

a.Salter scale
b.Sakir’s tape
C.Bothroom scale
d.MUAC tape

Answera:a
9.What are the mojor symptoms of Kwashiorker?
a.flanky paint dermatitis
b.poor appetite
c.frequent diarrhea
d.All of the above
 Answera:d
10.What does cut-off value of MUAC less than 12.5 cm indicate?
a.Mild malnutrition
b.moderate malnutrition
c.Severe Mslnutrution
d.Satisfoctory nutritional status
 Group 6 members
1. muqtar
2. Abdirishid
3. Abdikarim
4. Ahmed
5.