Chapter 15: Weight Management

Chapter 15: Weight Management

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. When energy intake exceeds energy expenditure, the result may be

ANS:  C

More energy intake as food than energy output as physical activity and basal metabolic needs results in obesity.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   286                TOP:   Nursing Process: Diagnosis

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

2. If the ideal weight for height for a person is 110 lbs and his/her current weight is 140 lbs then he/she can be classified as

ANS:  C

Obesity generally means body weight exceeds ideal body weight for height by 20%. In this case 140 lbs is 27% above ideal weight. (140 – 110/110%)

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   280

TOP:   Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

3. The most important factor in determining fatness or leanness is

ANS:  C

Body composition, instead of absolute weight in pounds, provides a better evaluation of overall health relative to weight.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   281                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and Maintenance

4. An example of an extreme weight-loss measure is

ANS:  D

Extreme practices to lose weight include fasting, fad diets, macronutrient restrictions, and clothing and body wraps.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   289

TOP:   Nursing Process: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

5. The most precise method for determining body composition is

ANS:  C

Underwater, or hydrostatic, weighing is the most precise method for determining body composition.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   282                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and Maintenance