Deck 21: Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

Question 1

Which cancer risk factor does the nurse identify as related to metabolic abnormalities?

A) Cushing syndrome
B) Low nutrient
C) Depression
D) Obesogens

Answer 1

Cushing syndrome

Question 2

Which does the nurse recognize as not being a risk factor for obesity?

A) Hypotension
B) Sleep apnea
C) Asthma
D) Reflux

Answer 2

Hypotension

Question 3

Which statement is true regarding anorexia?

A) Anorexia is caused by physical wasting.
B) Is associated with increase catabolic response.
C) Is often caused by cancer.
D) Is related to psychological causes.

Answer 3

Is related to psychological causes.

Question 4

Where would the nurse expect to find visceral adipose tissue?

A) Arms
B) Abdomen
C) Breasts
D) Buttocks

Question 5

Which does the nurse identify as a sign of therapeutic long-term starvation?

A) Anorexia
B) Cancer
C) Chronic disease
D) Rapid weight loss

Question 6

What should the nurse consider when educating the client on the complications of obesity?

A) Estrogen levels in the teen
B) Location of stored fat
C) Costs of nutritious foods
D) Resources to encourage exercise

Question 7

Which statement is true regarding obesity among children?

A) Obese children become obese adults.
B) Blacks have the lowest rate of obesity.
C) Hispanics have the highest rates of obesity.
D) 85% of children are currently obese.

Question 8

Which type of cancer does the nurse indicate as not associated with obesity?

A) Liver
B) Colorectal
C) Breast
D) Esophageal

Question 9

Which statement is true regarding anorexia of aging?

A) The individual experiences increased energy needs.
B) The individual actively chooses not to eat.
C) The individual experiences waning hunger.
D) The individual prefers to drink fluids.

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