Psych Eating Disorders Unit 31 Exam 3

Question 1

eating disorders are

Answer 1

extremes in eating behavior, typically coexist with other psychological disorders

Question 2

anorexia and bulemia predisposing factors-biological

Answer 2

gender, family history, serotonin

Question 3

anorexia and bulemia predisposing factors-psychological

Answer 3

perfection people pleaser, difficult communicate negative emotions and resolving conflict, low self esteem, history obesity/dieting/bullying

Question 4

anorexia define

Answer 4

self induced starvation from fear of becoming obese

Question 5

anorexia characteristics

Answer 5

distorted body image perceived as fat, preoccupation with food and refusal to eat, no menstrual period for 3 months

Question 6

anorexia signs/symptoms

Answer 6

hypothermia, bradycardia (weight loss slows heart rate), hypotension, edema (vomit leaves fluid intrastitial spaces), metabolic changes (elec imbalance low sodium, low potassium), osteoporosis (low level calcium and vit D), dehydration

Question 7

inadequate caloric intake symptoms

Answer 7

amenorrhea, cold hands/feet, constipation, dry skin and hair, difficult concentrate, irritability, delayed cap refill toes

Question 8

bulemia define

Answer 8

episodic, uncontrolled, compulsive, rapid ingestion large quantities of food (binging) followed by purging which is self induced vomit, misuse laxatives, diuretics, vigorous exercise

Question 9

bulimia weight range

Answer 9

normal

Question 10

bulimia dehydration

Answer 10

risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

Question 11

anorexia and bulimia diagnosis

Answer 11

imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements

Question 12

diagnosis, imbalanced nutrition

Answer 12

weight loss, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmia

Question 13

nursing actions anorexia and bulimia

Answer 13

determine nutritional need, teach behavior modification plan, weigh daily, I/O, assess skin turgor and mucous membranes, limit meal 30 minutes, stay with client during meals and 1 hour past meal

Question 14

anorexia and bulimia outcomes

Answer 14

weight gain 2-3 lbs week, no sign malnutrition/dehyd, adequate calories, no self induce vomit

Question 15

anorexia and bulimia nursing actions

Answer 15

help client with realistic perception of body, teach independent decision making (menu), positive feedback, perfection is unrealistic, accept self

Question 16

psychopharmacology

Answer 16

anxiety and depression