Question 1

Which cancer risk factor does the nurse identify as related to metabolic abnormalities?&#10;A) Cushing syndrome&#10;B) Low nutrient&#10;C) Depression&#10;D) Obesogens

Accepted Answer

Cushing syndrome is a condition characterized by metabolic abnormalities, including increased levels of cortisol, which can contribute to an increased risk of certain cancers.

Question 2

Which does the nurse recognize as not being a risk factor for obesity?&#10;A) Hypotension&#10;B) Sleep apnea&#10;C) Asthma&#10;D) Reflux

Accepted Answer

Hypotension is not typically associated with obesity, whereas sleep apnea, asthma, and reflux can be related to or exacerbated by obesity.

Question 3

Which statement is true regarding anorexia?&#10;A) Anorexia is caused by physical wasting.&#10;B) Is associated with increase catabolic response.&#10;C) Is often caused by cancer.&#10;D) Is related to psychological causes.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia is often related to psychological causes, such as body image issues and eating disorders.

Question 4

Where would the nurse expect to find visceral adipose tissue?&#10;A) Arms&#10;B) Abdomen&#10;C) Breasts&#10;D) Buttocks

Accepted Answer

Visceral adipose tissue is found in the abdomen, surrounding the organs.

Question 5

Which does the nurse identify as a sign of therapeutic long-term starvation?&#10;A) Anorexia&#10;B) Cancer&#10;C) Chronic disease&#10;D) Rapid weight loss

Accepted Answer

Rapid weight loss is a sign of therapeutic long-term starvation, as it indicates the body is using stored fat for energy due to a lack of food intake.

Question 6

What should the nurse consider when educating the client on the complications of obesity?&#10;A) Estrogen levels in the teen&#10;B) Location of stored fat&#10;C) Costs of nutritious foods&#10;D) Resources to encourage exercise

Accepted Answer

The location of stored fat is important because visceral fat, which is stored around the organs, is more closely linked to health complications such as heart disease and diabetes compared to subcutaneous fat.

Question 7

Which statement is true regarding obesity among children?&#10;A) Obese children become obese adults.&#10;B) Blacks have the lowest rate of obesity.&#10;C) Hispanics have the highest rates of obesity.&#10;D) 85% of children are currently obese.

Accepted Answer

Obese children are more likely to become obese adults due to established lifestyle habits and genetic factors.

Question 8

Which type of cancer does the nurse indicate as not associated with obesity?&#10;A) Liver&#10;B) Colorectal&#10;C) Breast&#10;D) Esophageal

Accepted Answer

Breast cancer is not associated with obesity.

Question 9

Which statement is true regarding anorexia of aging?&#10;A) The individual experiences increased energy needs.&#10;B) The individual actively chooses not to eat.&#10;C) The individual experiences waning hunger.&#10;D) The individual prefers to drink fluids.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia of aging is characterized by a decrease in appetite and hunger sensations, leading to reduced food intake in older adults.

Question 10

Which action is known to activate nonshivering thermogenesis? A) Exposure to heat B) Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system C) Decrease in T₃ levels D) Activation of catecholamines

Accepted Answer

Activation of catecholamines stimulates brown adipose tissue to produce heat through nonshivering thermogenesis.

Deck 21: Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition