Chapter 18: Eating Disorders

Chapter 18: Eating Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   Which of the following are generally NOT associated with bulimia nervosa?

A.	Starvation
B.	Depression
C.	Erosion of teeth
D.	Sore throat

 

 

____     2.   Which statement is most true about anorexia nervosa?

A.	It is only found in females.
B.	A major symptom is loss of appetite.
C.	Overuse of laxatives is a common symptom.
D.	All of the above

 

 

____     3.   Your patient with anorexia nervosa is in the bathroom running in place at a rapid rate. What is the most likely reason for this behavior?

A.	She recently ate and wants to work off the calories to avoid gaining weight.
B.	She wants her heart rate increased so you will think she is having heart problems.
C.	She is a regular exerciser for good health.
D.	She is depressed and hopes this will make her feel more alert.

 

 

____     4.   How should you respond to the above patient?

A.	Encourage her to finish her exercise session.
B.	Interrupt her and have her weighed immediately.
C.	Tell her she is not allowed to exercise.
D.	Interrupt her and encourage her to take a walk with you.

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. ANS:  A

Starvation is associated with anorexia nervosa. In bulimia nervosa, the patient is eating large amounts and then purging.

 

PTS:   1

REF:   Chapter 18: Eating Disorders; Box 18-2, Behaviors, Signs, and Symptoms of Bulimia; page 291

KEY:  Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Analysis | Content Area: Mental Health: Eating disorders | Cognitive Level: Comprehension | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity: Mental health concepts

 

2. ANS:  C

Laxative abuse is often part of purging behaviors to promote weight loss. The disorder is found in men, and patients are often hungry while denying themselves food.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter 18: Eating Disorders; Anorexia Nervosa; page 287-288

KEY:  Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Analysis | Content Area: Mental Health: Eating disorders | Cognitive Level: Knowledge | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity: Mental health concepts

 

3. ANS:  A

Excessive exercise is a common behavior used by anorexics to purge calories after eating.

 

PTS:   1

REF:   Chapter 18: Eating Disorders; Box 18-1, Behaviors, Signs and Symptoms of anorexia nervosa; page 288

KEY:  Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Analysis | Content Area: Mental Health: Eating disorders | Cognitive Level: Application | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity: Mental health concepts

 

4. ANS:  D

Excessive exercise is not healthy in this patient. By encouraging her to walk with you, you are distracting her from this compulsion to exercise.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter 18: Eating Disorders; General Nursing Interventions; page 295

KEY:  Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Analysis/implementation | Content Area: Mental Health: Eating disorders | Cognitive Level: Application | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity: Therapeutic communication