NUR 162 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the three main types of eating disorders discussed? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Anorexia
Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder.
What is a key characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Restriction of nutritional
intake leading to significantly low body weight.
What distinguishes Bulimia Nervosa from Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Bulimia involves
recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, while Anorexia involves severe restriction
of food intake.
What is the typical age of onset for Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Earlier age at onset
compared to Bulimia Nervosa.
What percentage of normal-weight people with bulimia have a history of anorexia? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅30% to 35%.
What are common psychological traits associated with both Anorexia and Bulimia? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Perfectionism, obsessive-compulsiveness, and neuroticism.
What physical complications are associated with Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Amenorrhea, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, and electrolyte imbalances.
What is binge eating defined as? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Consuming a large amount of food in a
discrete period, typically within 2 hours.
What are common compensatory behaviors in Bulimia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Self-induced
vomiting, misuse of laxatives, and excessive exercise.
What is the typical weight range for clients with Bulimia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Usually in
the normal range, but some may be overweight or underweight.
,What is Binge Eating Disorder characterized by? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Recurrent binge eating without
regular use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors.
What is Night Eating Syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Characterized by morning anorexia and
consuming a large portion of daily calories in the evening.
What is Pica? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The persistent ingestion of nonfood substances.
What is Rumination in the context of eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The repeated
regurgitation of food that is then rechewed or spat out.
What is Orthorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An obsession with proper or healthful eating,
often leading to restrictive eating behaviors.
What are common behaviors of clients with Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Preoccupation
with food, ritualistic eating behaviors, and excessive exercise.
How do clients with Bulimia Nervosa typically feel after binge eating? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They
often feel guilt, remorse, and shame.
What is a common dental issue associated with Bulimia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Dental caries
and erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent vomiting.
What are some emotional triggers for binge or purging episodes in Bulimia? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Strong emotions such as stress, anxiety, or depression.
How do clients with Anorexia typically perceive their body image? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They often
have a distorted perception, believing they are overweight despite being underweight.
What is the difference in social behavior between clients with Anorexia and Bulimia? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Clients with Anorexia may be socially isolated, while those with Bulimia may be more
eager to please and conform.
, What is a common physical manifestation of Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Lanugo hair on
the body due to malnutrition.
What is the significance of childhood neglect in relation to eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It
is associated with the development of eating disorders.
What is the role of sexual abuse history in eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It may contribute
to issues with intimacy, body satisfaction, and sexual interest.
What is a common characteristic of clients with the binge eating and purging subtype of Anorexia? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They engage in binge eating followed by purging behaviors.
What are some common traits of clients with Bulimia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They may
appear normal weight, be preoccupied with dieting, and feel out of control regarding their eating
behavior.
What is a potential initial stimulus that may lead to the development of eating disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Dieting
What factors can turn dieting into an eating disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Biologic vulnerability,
developmental problems, and family and social influences.
What are some biological factors associated with eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Obesity,
dieting at an early age, family history of mood or anxiety disorders, disruptions in hypothalamus
function, and possible serotonin and norepinephrine disturbances.
What developmental factors contribute to eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Struggle for
autonomy, overprotective families, body image disturbances, and the need for a unique identity.
How can family influences contribute to eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Family dysfunction,
childhood adversity, lack of emotional support, and chaotic family dynamics.
What are the three main types of eating disorders discussed? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Anorexia
Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder.
What is a key characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Restriction of nutritional
intake leading to significantly low body weight.
What distinguishes Bulimia Nervosa from Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Bulimia involves
recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, while Anorexia involves severe restriction
of food intake.
What is the typical age of onset for Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Earlier age at onset
compared to Bulimia Nervosa.
What percentage of normal-weight people with bulimia have a history of anorexia? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅30% to 35%.
What are common psychological traits associated with both Anorexia and Bulimia? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Perfectionism, obsessive-compulsiveness, and neuroticism.
What physical complications are associated with Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Amenorrhea, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, and electrolyte imbalances.
What is binge eating defined as? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Consuming a large amount of food in a
discrete period, typically within 2 hours.
What are common compensatory behaviors in Bulimia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Self-induced
vomiting, misuse of laxatives, and excessive exercise.
What is the typical weight range for clients with Bulimia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Usually in
the normal range, but some may be overweight or underweight.
,What is Binge Eating Disorder characterized by? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Recurrent binge eating without
regular use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors.
What is Night Eating Syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Characterized by morning anorexia and
consuming a large portion of daily calories in the evening.
What is Pica? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The persistent ingestion of nonfood substances.
What is Rumination in the context of eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The repeated
regurgitation of food that is then rechewed or spat out.
What is Orthorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An obsession with proper or healthful eating,
often leading to restrictive eating behaviors.
What are common behaviors of clients with Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Preoccupation
with food, ritualistic eating behaviors, and excessive exercise.
How do clients with Bulimia Nervosa typically feel after binge eating? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They
often feel guilt, remorse, and shame.
What is a common dental issue associated with Bulimia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Dental caries
and erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent vomiting.
What are some emotional triggers for binge or purging episodes in Bulimia? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Strong emotions such as stress, anxiety, or depression.
How do clients with Anorexia typically perceive their body image? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They often
have a distorted perception, believing they are overweight despite being underweight.
What is the difference in social behavior between clients with Anorexia and Bulimia? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Clients with Anorexia may be socially isolated, while those with Bulimia may be more
eager to please and conform.
, What is a common physical manifestation of Anorexia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Lanugo hair on
the body due to malnutrition.
What is the significance of childhood neglect in relation to eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It
is associated with the development of eating disorders.
What is the role of sexual abuse history in eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It may contribute
to issues with intimacy, body satisfaction, and sexual interest.
What is a common characteristic of clients with the binge eating and purging subtype of Anorexia? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They engage in binge eating followed by purging behaviors.
What are some common traits of clients with Bulimia Nervosa? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They may
appear normal weight, be preoccupied with dieting, and feel out of control regarding their eating
behavior.
What is a potential initial stimulus that may lead to the development of eating disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Dieting
What factors can turn dieting into an eating disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Biologic vulnerability,
developmental problems, and family and social influences.
What are some biological factors associated with eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Obesity,
dieting at an early age, family history of mood or anxiety disorders, disruptions in hypothalamus
function, and possible serotonin and norepinephrine disturbances.
What developmental factors contribute to eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Struggle for
autonomy, overprotective families, body image disturbances, and the need for a unique identity.
How can family influences contribute to eating disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Family dysfunction,
childhood adversity, lack of emotional support, and chaotic family dynamics.
