Deck 14: Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of motivational interviewing?

A)expressing empathy
B)rolling with resistance
C)mandating progress
D)developing discrepancy

Answer 1

C

Question 2

All of the following play a role in weight regulation EXCEPT _____________.

A)genetics
B)environment
C)lifestyle
D)education

Answer 2

D

Question 3

_____ can be caused by inadequate consumption of nutritious food because of depression, disease, or poverty.

A)Anorexia
B)Underweight
C)Bulimia
D)Hyperthyroidism

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When using BMI, which parameters define overweight?

A)below 18.5
B)18.5-24.9
C)25.0-29.9
D)30.0 or higher

Question 5

What percentage of U.S. adults report that they engage in NO regular physical activity?

A)10%
B)20%
C)30%
D)40%

Question 6

Which hormone is released from the stomach and signals the hypothalamus that it's time to eat?

A)leptin
B)ghrelin
C)insulin
D)lecithin

Question 7

Research has documented there are many benefits to losing what percentage of body weight?

A)1-2%
B)3-5%
C)5-10%
D)10-15%

Question 8

Which of the following behaviors does NOT contribute to one becoming overweight or obese?

A)eating breakfast
B)not eating with family
C)low intake of fruits and veggies
D)sweetened beverage intake

Question 9

Visceral fat is fat located in the _____.

A)buttocks
B)abdominal cavity
C)breast
D)upper thigh

Question 10

Discuss body mass index (BMI) in relation to health risks.

Question 11

How much of the population consumes a diet low in vegetables, fruits, dairy, and oils?

A)50%
B)75%
C)10%
D)25%

Question 12

Which hormone receives signals from fat and the intestine to make you feel full so eating will stop?

A)leptin
B)ghrelin
C)insulin
D)lecithin

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a health consequence of obesity?

A)coronary heart disease
B)insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
C)hypertension
D)anorexia

Question 14

What does BMI stand for?

A)body measured index
B)body muscle index
C)body muscle indention
D)body mass index

Question 15

Which measurement can be used with BMI to assess disease risk?

A)wrist circumference
B)hip circumference
C)waist circumference
D)height

Question 16

Regardless of which type of eating pattern is chosen for weight loss, ___________ change is absolutely required.

A)metabolic
B)physical
C)behavior
D)psychological

Question 17

A BMI of _____ refers to a healthy weight.

A)below 18.5
B)18.5-24.9
C)25.0-29.9
D)30.0 or higher

Question 18

Obesity is more prevalent in _____________.

A)immigrant families
B)families in poverty
C)single-parent families
D)minority families

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a behavior change strategy for weight loss?

A)Keep a record of food intake and activity. 
B)Set your specific, realistic goals. 
C)Change your surroundings to avoid overeating. 
D)Reward yourself with food.

Question 20

Describe the distribution of fat as an indicator of possible health problems.

Question 21

BMI is determined by dividing weight in kilograms by the height in meters. ____________________

Question 22

Regulation of eating occurs primarily in the stomach. _________________________

Question 23

Describe the optimal way to increase caloric intake for an underweight individual.

Question 24

List desired outcomes or evaluation criteria.

Question 25

Discuss some of the reasons for the growing increase in childhood obesity.

Question 26

The primary assessment goal is ______________.

Question 27

Discuss recommendations for healthy weight loss. Include calorie requirements and nutrient requirements.

Question 28

The most immediate consequence of overweight as perceived by the children themselves is social discrimination.

Question 29

List assessment data to be collected.

Question 30

Regardless of the type of diet consumed, weight loss will not occur unless the individual modifies eating habits through behavior change. _________________________

Question 31

Describe the risk factors associated with childhood obesity.

Question 32

List nursing interventions in order of priority.

Question 33

List causes of malnutrition.

Question 34

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Subcutaneous fat is the accumulation of fat under the skin and around the organs in the body and correlates more with health risks such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. _________________________

Question 35

One of the limitations of BMI is that it may overestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle. _________________________

Question 36

Compare the physiology of a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) with that of an adjustable gastric band (AGB).

Question 37

Although she is not at this time above the weight recommendations for her height, Sabrina has several of the risk factors for obesity. What nursing plan should be used to treat her?

Question 38

According to the American Council on Exercise, acceptable body fat percentages for women are between 30 and 35%.

Question 39

Discuss the dangers of being underweight.

Question 40

Discuss the use of weight loss medications. Who are they prescribed for and how do they work?

Question 41

List foods to be avoided in a high-calorie diet.

Question 42

List some of the complications that may result from an inadequate nutritional status.

Question 43

Give a nursing diagnosis statement for Ms. Janie.

Question 44

List nursing interventions related to diet modifications.

Question 45

List possible reasons for Ms. Janie's deficient nutritional status, as well as for that of other geriatric clients.