Chapter 23: Eating and Sleeping Disorders

Chapter 23: Eating and Sleeping Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Trends that have contributed to the recent increase in eating disorders in the United States include a(n):

a.	More competitive workplace
b.	Increase in the number of divorces
c.	Focus on being thin as a measure of attractiveness
d.	Increase in the number of nonnutritional foods consumed

 

 

ANS:  C

In most modern societies, a high value is placed on a slim body.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 261             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Eating Disorders                             KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

 

2. What is the main issue for adolescents with anorexia?

a.	Anxiety
b.	Control
c.	Body image
d.	Appropriate behavior

 

 

ANS:  B

The main issue for teenage anorectics is control.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 263             OBJ:   2

TOP:   Anorexia Nervosa                           KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

 

3. Which disorder is associated with persons with a body weight that is normal or even slightly above average?

a.	Pica
b.	Bulimia
c.	Obesity
d.	Anorexia nervosa

 

 

ANS:  B

Often, a bulimic has a body weight that is normal or even slightly above average. Pica is a disorder in which the individual is eating abnormal substances. Obese individuals are above normal weight, and individuals with anorexia nervosa have less than normal weight.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 264             OBJ:   2

TOP:   Bulimia          KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

 

4. The persistent eating of nonfood items such as clay, laundry starch, insects, leaves, or pebbles that lasts for longer than 1 month is called:

a.	Pica
b.	Bulimia
c.	Rumination
d.	Regurgitation

 

 

ANS:  A

Pica is the persistent eating of nonfood items that persists longer than 1 month and often is associated with a severe vitamin or mineral deficiency. Bulimia refers to an eating disorder that is commonly characterized by bingeing and purging; rumination is a rare disorder that refers to regurgitation and rechewing of food; regurgitation refers to partially digested food brought up into the mouth.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 267             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Other Eating Disorders                    KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity