Chapter 43 Obesity

Question 1

1. Which of the following statements best describes the etiology of obesity?
   a. Obesity results primarily from a genetic predisposition.
   b. Psychosocial factors can override the effects of genetics in the etiology of obesity.
   c. Obesity is the result of complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors.
   d. Genetic factors are more important than environmental factors in the etiology of obesity.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

2. Which obesity classification is most often associated with cardiovascular health problems?
   a. Primary obesity
   b. Secondary obesity
   c. Gynoid fat distribution
   d. Android fat distribution

Answer 2

D

Question 3

3. Health risks associated with obesity include which of the following? (Select all that apply)
   a. Colorectal cancer
   b. Rheumatoid arthritis
   c. Polycystic ovary disease
   d. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
   e. Systemic lupus erythematosus

Answer 3

A C D

Question 4

4. What is the best nutritional therapy for a person with obesity?
   a. Low-carbohydrate diet
   b. High-protein diet
   c. Low-sugar diet
   d. Foods from the basic food groups

Answer 4

D

Question 5

5. Which bariatric surgical procedure involves creating a stoma and gastric pouch that is reversible and does not involve malabsorption?
   a. Vertical gastric banding
   b. Biliopancreatic diversion
   c. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
   d. Adjustable gastric banding

Answer 5

D

Question 6

6. A client with obesity has undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. In planning postoperative care, what should the nurse anticipate?
   a. The client may have severe diarrhea early in the postoperative period.
   b. The client will not be allowed to ambulate for 1 to 2 days
   postoperatively.
   c. The client will require nasogastric suction until healing of the incision occurs.
   d. The client may have only liquids orally, and in very limited amounts, during the early postoperative period.

Answer 6

D

Question 7

7. Which of the following criteria must be met for a diagnosis of metabolic
syndrome? (Select all that apply)
a. Hypertension
b. Elevated triglyceride levels
c. Elevated plasma glucose level
d. Increased waist circumference
e. Decreased LDL levels

Answer 7

A B C D