ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Question 1

Anorexics are usually ____ under the age

of ____.

Answer 1

Females, 25

Question 2

The diagnosis is made when there is a
weight loss of __% or more of body
weight.

Answer 2

The diagnosis is made when there is a
weight loss of __% or more of body
weight.

Question 3

A major mental/emotional nursing
diagnosis seen in anorexia nervosa is
____.

Answer 3

Altered body image

Question 4

The pulse rate of anorexics is tachycardic

or bradycardic?

Answer 4

Bradycardic

Question 5

List the most common gynecologic

symptom of anorexia nervosa.

Answer 5

Amenorrhea

Question 6

What is found over the body of the client

with anorexia nervosa?

Answer 6

Lanugo – soft downy hair

Question 7

What is the top priority in the care of the

client with anorexia nervosa?

Answer 7

Intake of enough food to keep them alive,

have them gain weigh

Question 8

The best goal to evaluate the progress of

the client with anorexia nervosa is ____.

Answer 8

An adequate weight gain