Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 6th Edition by Susan G. Dudek
Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 6th Edition by Susan G. Dudek
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Chapter 14, Obesity and Eating Disorders
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | Body mass index (BMI) is a ratio of weight to height and is used for assessing the relative health status of the person. What is a disadvantage of assessing weight with body mass index? | |
| A) | Measuring BMI requires skill and time. | |
| B) | BMI can be elevated for reasons other than excess fat. | |
| C) | Measuring BMI is invasive to the patient. | |
| D) | Special equipment is needed. | |
| 2. | A person’s BMI tells whether or not the person is in a healthy weight range. What would someone with a BMI of 25 be considered? | |
| A) | Underweight | |
| B) | Of normal weight | |
| C) | Overweight | |
| D) | Obese | |
| 3. | You are asked to speak about weight loss drugs to a group of bariatric patients. What would you tell them about phentermine, an FDA-approved drug for weight loss? | |
| A) | It works by making the body think it is full. | |
| B) | It is approved for approximately 6 months of use. | |
| C) | Tolerance may develop after only a few weeks. | |
| D) | It is a peripheral nervous system drug. | |
| 4. | There are many health risks associated with obesity. What are the most common complications of obesity? (Mark all that apply.) | |
| A) | Respiratory dysfunction | |
| B) | Dyslipidemia | |
| C) | Cystitis | |
| D) | Hypotension | |
| E) | Cholecystitis | |
| 5. | Several diseases have a high risk for complications and mortality related to obesity. Which of the following diseases has an obesity-related risk associated with it? | |
| A) | Osteomyelitis | |
| B) | Pulmonary fibrosis | |
| C) | Osteoporosis | |
| D) | Type 1 diabetes | |
Answer Key
| 1. | B |
| 2. | C |
| 3. | C |
| 4. | A, B, E |
| 5. | C |
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