Deck 16: Weight Management

Question 1

A body mass index (BMI) of more than 40 indicates that a person is:
1) Underweight
2) Normal
3) Overweight
4) Obese

Answer 1

4

Question 2

Which of the following causes of death would be least likely linked to obesity?
1) Heart disease
2) Diabetes
3) Chronic lung diseases
4) Gallbladder and liver disease

Answer 2

3

Question 3

To lose a pound of fat, a person would have to consume how many fewer kilocalories per day for 1 week?
1) 500
2) 1200
3) 2300
4) 3500

Answer 3

1

Question 4

Which of the following would be least appropriate for any healthy weight-reduction diet?
1) It should provide 45% of kilocalories from carbohydrates.
2) It should exclude all fats.
3) It should include all the major food groups.
4) It should be sustainable as a permanent lifestyle change.

Question 5

The client with a BMI over 35:
1) Has an increased health risk for many chronic diseases
2) Is at an increased risk for tuberculosis
3) Will always have non-insulin-dependent diabetes
4) Derives minimal health benefits from increased physical activity

Question 6

A woman with a waist circumference greater than which measurement is at a greater health risk than an individual with a lesser waist circumference?
1) 25 in or 64 cm
2) 30 in 76 cm
3) 35 in or 88 cm
4) 40 in 101 cm

Question 7

Body mass index is:
1) Height in inches divided by weight in pounds
2) Height in centimeters divided by weight in kilograms
3) Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared
4) Weight in pounds divided by height in square meters

Question 8

You have determined that a client may benefit by self-monitoring his or her behavior. You could encourage this concept by:
1) Encouraging the client to eat only in one location
2) Avoiding situations that lead to inappropriate eating
3) Requesting that the client keep daily food records
4) Having the client imagine himself or herself responding appropriately to difficult situations

Question 9

Excessive food intake followed by self-induced vomiting and the use of laxatives to minimize absorption and metabolism of the nutrients is called:
1) Anorexia nervosa
2) Bulimia
3) Binging
4) Purging

Question 10

Energy imbalance is most accurately defined as a situation in which:
1) Kilocalorie intake equals kilocalorie expenditure
2) Kilocalorie output equals kilocalorie intake
3) Kilocalorie intake does not equal kilocalorie output
4) Metabolic disturbance in which the body fails to use kilocalories correctly

Question 11

In addition to BMI, which of the following is used to classify and identify clients in need of therapy for excessive body fat?
1) Percent healthy body weight
2) Waist circumference
3) Height tables
4) Kilocalorie intake

Question 12

Which medication aids in weight loss by acting to decrease fat absorption?
1) Phentermine (Adipex)
2) Orlistat (Xenical)
3) Lorcaserin (Belviq)
4) Diethylpropion (Tenuate)

Question 13

The excessively lean person is almost twice as likely to succumb to which of the following as are other people?
1) Gallbladder disease
2) Diabetes
3) Heart disease
4) Respiratory disease

Question 14

A diet for weight loss should not:
1) Contain fruits and vegetables
2) Limit portion sizes of meats
3) Prohibit dairy products
4) Allow whole-grain breads

Question 15

According to the National Institutes of Health, weight loss surgery is an acceptable option for carefully selected clients with clinical obesity as defined by:
1) Greater than 150% healthy body weight
2) Greater than 150% ideal body weight
3) BMI of 30 or greater
4) BMI of 40 or greater

Question 16

A client has undergone weight loss surgery. After tolerating clear liquids, the client would most likely advance to which of the following?
1) Full liquids
2) Pureed foods
3) Soft foods
4) Regular consistency foods

Question 17

Eating to excess periodically, up to 20,000 kcal/day, is termed:
1) Binging
2) Bulimia
3) Purging
4) Anorexia nervosa

Question 18

Suggestions for clients who have recently had a gastric bypass include which of the following?
1) Eat small amounts frequently.
2) Drink liquids with every feeding to wash the food down.
3) Follow a high-fiber diet.
4) Use drinking straws.

Question 19

A client with which BMI would be considered normal?
1) 12 kg/m²
2) 17 kg/m²
3) 23 kg/m²
4) 29 kg/m²

Question 20

The best approach to increase tolerance to weight loss is:
1) Follow a strict meal plan for as long as possible
2) Aim for a weight loss of 1/2 to 1 pound per day
3) Restrict fluid intake to avoid water retention
4) Be physically active