Question 1

Regulation of eating occurs primarily in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Nursing care should be directed toward p

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The foods not recommended on a high-calo

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A BMI of _____ refers to a healthy weight.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

High-calorie (at least 500 extra calorie

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Give a nursing diagnosis statement for Ms. Janie.

Accepted Answer

Nutrition: altered, less than

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

List nursing interventions related to diet modifications.

Accepted Answer

Increase protein, carbohydrates, and cal

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Obesity is more prevalent in _____________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

BMI measures weight in relation to heigh

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the risk factors associated with childhood obesity.

Accepted Answer

Currently, one in three children in Amer

Question 20

The primary assessment goal is ______________.

Accepted Answer

to determi

Exam 14: Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Regulation of eating occurs primarily in the stomach.

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?

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

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

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

A BMI of _____ refers to a healthy weight.

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

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

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

Give a nursing diagnosis statement for Ms. Janie.

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

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

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

List nursing interventions related to diet modifications.

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

Obesity is more prevalent in _____________.

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

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

Describe the risk factors associated with childhood obesity.

The primary assessment goal is ______________.

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