Deck 27: Bariatric Factors and Management

Question 1

An OTA is meeting with a client who is in the process of changing her lifestyle in order to lose weight. The client seems very overwhelmed with this process and is unsure where she should start. What can the OTA suggest to the client as a first step?

A) Utilize a fitness/food app on the client's phone.
B) Find a gym in proximity to home and go daily.
C) Enjoy a food treat each time a goal is met.
D) Work out only with family/friends for support.

Answer 1

Utilize a fitness/food app on the client's phone.

Question 2

A client is undergoing bariatric surgery. As a part of the team, the OTA is interacting with a psychologist. What will the psychologist most likely address for this client?

A) Behavior modification and counseling after surgery
B) Coping strategies for the new body
C) Relaxation strategies for anxiety
D) Problem solving for meal preparation

Answer 2

Behavior modification and counseling after surgery

Question 3

An OTA is introducing physical activity to a client who is obese. The client has very little experience with physical activity but is motivated to begin. Which activity would best fit the client's initial needs?

A) Resistive weights
B) Yoga
C) Aerobics
D) Walking

Answer 3

Walking

Question 4

An OTA is working with a client who is beginning a diet plan as recommended by a dietitian. How can the OTA structure her intervention to best fit the needs of the client as he begins his weight-loss plan?

A) Prepare properly portioned meals while working on kitchen tasks.
B) Instruct the client to remove all nonhealthy food from his cabinets.
C) Discuss medication options with the client.
D) Begin a high-intensity exercise program.

Question 5

When working as a part of a team for an individual who is undergoing a weight-loss plan, how will the OTA most likely work with a dietitian?

A) Educating the client on how many calories should be consumed
B) Utilizing the dietitian's recommendations to educate and train the client to prepare healthy meals
C) Advising the client on proper physical activity each day
D) Working with the dietitian to encourage the client to have weight-loss surgery

Question 6

An OTA is taking the BMI of an individual who has edema. What should the OTA take into consideration when looking at this client's overall score?

A) Individuals with edema tend to have issues with obesity.
B) Individuals with edema tend to have less fat than those without.
C) Individuals with edema should change their diets to manage the condition.
D) Individuals with edema can have mobility issues.

Question 7

An OTA is working with a client diagnosed with obesity on energy-conservation strategies. The OTA notices that the client is holding his breath when doing a task that he perceives is physically demanding, leading to shortness of breath. What can the OTA have the client do to help prevent this?

A) Have the client count out loud as he performs the task.
B) Stop the client and have him take a deep breath.
C) Grade the task down to reduce the opportunity to hold the breath.
D) Have the client perform tasks only while sitting.

Question 8

An OTA is working with a client who has been diagnosed with depression and has been taking medication for quite some time. The client is also diagnosed with obesity per her BMI. What should the OTA take into consideration when treating this client?

A) The client is probably depressed because of the weight gain.
B) The OTA should be sensitive to the client due to depression.
C) Changing the client's diet will also assist with the symptoms of depression.
D) The client's medication may have caused weight gain.

Question 9

An OTA is working with a client diagnosed with obesity on energy-conservation strategies. What can the OTA suggest to the client to assist with the preparation of all ADLs/ IADLs?

A) Gather all needed supplies before beginning the task.
B) Determine which activities can be done by family members.
C) Increase the number of activities done each day to pace out.
D) Purchase an electric toothbrush and electric razor if using oxygen.

Question 10

An OTA is presenting to a support group for caregivers of clients who are classified as morbidly and super obese. What is one activity that the OTA can do to best meet the needs of this population?

A) Give examples of healthy meal plans that the clients can enjoy cooking.
B) Provide hands-on training for safe transfers and bed mobility.
C) Discuss ways that the caregivers can prevent fatigue in their family members.
D) Provide counseling on depression and anxiety in this group.

Question 11

An OTA is working with a client who complains of feeling tired and overall weakness. The referring physician has made mention of a decreased metabolism contributing to overall weight gain in this client. What condition does this client most likely have?

A) Hypothyroidism
B) Cushing's syndrome
C) Polycystic ovary syndrome
D) Fibromyalgia

Question 12

During a routine wellness exam, a client is informed that she has a BMI of 24.2. How would this be interpreted?

A) Average weight
B) Overweight
C) Obese
D) Super obese