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):

ANS:  C

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

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 248        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?

ANS:  B

The main issue for teenage anorectics is control.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 249        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Anorexia Nervosa                           KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

3. Anorexia nervosa is best described as a disorder that is potentially:

ANS:  D

Anorexia nervosa is a life-threatening disorder because it can cause severe electrolyte imbalances, loss of critical muscle mass, dehydration, and multiple organ failure.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 250        OBJ:   3

TOP:   Clinical Presentation—Anorexia Nervosa

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment   MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

4. Which disorder is often difficult to detect and consequently often goes untreated?

ANS:  B

Bulimia is often difficult to detect because these individuals commonly maintain a normal or slightly above normal weight through binging and purging. Pica is easy to detect because the individual is eating abnormal substances. Obesity and anorexia nervosa are easily detected by observation of an individual’s weight.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 251        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Bulimia          KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity