Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Question 1

Excessive body fat or adipose tissue

Answer 1

obesity

Question 2

Obesity is a major risk factor for…

Answer 2

Heart disease, DM, and cancers

Question 3

Highest prevalence of obesity in the __ and __ __ __

Answer 3

south and ethnic minority groups

Question 4

Primary obesity

Answer 4

Excessive caloric intake

Question 5

Secondary obesity

Answer 5

Congenital abnormalities or hormonal imbalances

Question 6

Adipocytes contribute to…

Answer 6

Insulin resistance and hyperlipidemia

Question 7

Environmental factors (3)

Answer 7

Portion sizes, socioeconomic status, and sedentary lifestyles

Question 8

Psychosocial factors

Answer 8

Culture of eating unhealthy food
Mindless eating
Food as a reward

Question 9

Android shape

Answer 9

Apple shape, increased risk of health issues

Question 10

Waist - to - hip ratios

Answer 10

0. 8 female

0. 95 male

Question 11

waist circumference associated with health consequences

Answer 11

35 inches female

40 inches male

Question 12

Nursing assessments for obesity

Answer 12

Past health history
Medications
Surgical history
health risks

Question 13

5 aspects of lifestyle modification

Answer 13

Nutritional therapy
Exercise
Support groups
Behavior modification
Drugs or surgical intervention

Question 14

Discourage OTC aids

Answer 14

and encourage lifestyle

Question 15

Rapid weight loss is not encouraged

Answer 15

800 cal/day under the care of HCP

Question 16

Group of metabolic risk factors that increases the chance of CVD, stroke and DM

Answer 16

Metabolic syndrome

Question 17

To have metabolic syndrome, you have have 3 factors of

Answer 17

Increased waist circumference 
High triglycerides
low HDL
Increased BP
Increased blood glucose

Question 18

Main underlying risk factor for metabolic syndrome

Answer 18

Insulin resistance

Question 19

Metabolic syndrome related to…

Answer 19

Visceral fat

Question 20

Specific management for metabolic syndrome

Answer 20

None

Question 21

Nursing interventions for metabolic syndrome

Answer 21

Decrease major risk factors
Bariatric surgery
Healthy weight, physical activity