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NSG Psych 2271 Exam III Questions With
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What part of the brain controls the appetite regulation center? - answer✔hypothalamus
What are the two things that influence eating behaviors? - answer✔Society
Culture
What are some key things about Anorexia Nervosa? - answer✔Morbid fear of obesity
Refusal to eat
Constant worrying of their weight
Extreme weight loss
Anxiety and depression
Low sodium
What are some characteristics of Bulimia Nervosa? - answer✔Rapid ingestion of large
quantities of food over a short period of time, then PURGE
Fasting or excessive exercise
Normal weight range
Callused fingers
Yellowing of the fingers
What are some characteristics of Binge Eating Disorder? - answer✔Eating disorder that can lead
to OBESITY
Binge eat but DO NOT purge
Will often eat in private and are disgusted by themselves
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What are some biological influences of Eating Disorders? - answer✔Genetics, Neuroendocrine
abnormalities, and Neurochemical influences
What is the normal BMI range? - answer✔20 to 24.9
What is considered obese for BMI? - answer✔30 and above
What BMI is considered to be anorexic? - answer✔17 or lower, less than 15 in extreme cases
What are some NSG diagnoses for Eating Disorders? - answer✔Imbalanced nutrition
Deficient fluid volume
Imbalanced nutrition
Disturbed body image / low self esteem
Anxiety
What is one of the main outcomes we look for in patients diagnosed with an Eating Disorder? -
answer✔The patient has achieved and maintained at least 80% of expected body weight
What are some reasons a patient with an eating disorder may need to be hospitalized? -
answer✔Malnutrition
Dehydration
Severe electrolyte imbalance
What are some things we can do for a patient with an imbalanced nutrition/deficit fluid
volume? - answer✔Determine appropriate calories to provide adequate nutrition and weight
gain
Do not focus on food and eating
Keep a strict record of I's & O's
What are some things we can do for a patient that is in denial about their eating disorder? -
answer✔Establish a trusting relationship
Avoid arguing or bargaining
What are some things we can do for a patient that is obese? - answer✔Encourage diary of food
intake
Provide instruction about medications
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11/16/2024 10:16 AM
NSG Psych 2271 Exam III Questions With
Correct Answers
What part of the brain controls the appetite regulation center? - answer✔hypothalamus
What are the two things that influence eating behaviors? - answer✔Society
Culture
What are some key things about Anorexia Nervosa? - answer✔Morbid fear of obesity
Refusal to eat
Constant worrying of their weight
Extreme weight loss
Anxiety and depression
Low sodium
What are some characteristics of Bulimia Nervosa? - answer✔Rapid ingestion of large
quantities of food over a short period of time, then PURGE
Fasting or excessive exercise
Normal weight range
Callused fingers
Yellowing of the fingers
What are some characteristics of Binge Eating Disorder? - answer✔Eating disorder that can lead
to OBESITY
Binge eat but DO NOT purge
Will often eat in private and are disgusted by themselves
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, ©BRIGHTSTARS EXAM SOLUTIONS
11/16/2024 10:16 AM
What are some biological influences of Eating Disorders? - answer✔Genetics, Neuroendocrine
abnormalities, and Neurochemical influences
What is the normal BMI range? - answer✔20 to 24.9
What is considered obese for BMI? - answer✔30 and above
What BMI is considered to be anorexic? - answer✔17 or lower, less than 15 in extreme cases
What are some NSG diagnoses for Eating Disorders? - answer✔Imbalanced nutrition
Deficient fluid volume
Imbalanced nutrition
Disturbed body image / low self esteem
Anxiety
What is one of the main outcomes we look for in patients diagnosed with an Eating Disorder? -
answer✔The patient has achieved and maintained at least 80% of expected body weight
What are some reasons a patient with an eating disorder may need to be hospitalized? -
answer✔Malnutrition
Dehydration
Severe electrolyte imbalance
What are some things we can do for a patient with an imbalanced nutrition/deficit fluid
volume? - answer✔Determine appropriate calories to provide adequate nutrition and weight
gain
Do not focus on food and eating
Keep a strict record of I's & O's
What are some things we can do for a patient that is in denial about their eating disorder? -
answer✔Establish a trusting relationship
Avoid arguing or bargaining
What are some things we can do for a patient that is obese? - answer✔Encourage diary of food
intake
Provide instruction about medications
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