Bariatrics/Obesity - ANSWER Chronic condition which an individual's energy
intake exceeds their energy expenditure activity/metabolism
BMI - ANSWER weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in
meters
mass in lbs x ______ = mass in kg - ANSWER .455
height in inches x _____ = height in meters - ANSWER .0254
Optimal BMI - ANSWER 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
Overweight BMI - ANSWER 25 kg/m2
Obese BMI - ANSWER 30 kg/m2
Very Obese GMI - ANSWER 40 kg/m2
Waist Circumference: High Risk obesity - ANSWER 37 inches (M), 31 inches
(F)
Waist Circumference: High Risk cardiac disorders - ANSWER 40 inches (M),
35 inches (F)
A patient with compensatory scoliosis, wide BOS, and anterior displacement of
COG shows postural adaptations for what demographic? - ANSWER
bariatrics/obesity
Bariatric Postural Balance - ANSWER anterior-posterior sway
Obesity Gait Deviations - ANSWER short step length + swing phase
, longer stance phase + step width
Egress Test - ANSWER assesses mobility status: STS, marching with AD, step
and return
Standard Rolling Walkers + High Back Chair - ANSWER support up to 300 lbs
Wide Bariatric Rolling Walker + Bariatric Reclines - ANSWER support up to
500 lbs +
Basic Wheelchair - ANSWER supports up to 250 lbs
Dependent Transfer - ANSWER patient who cannot sit EOB w/o significant
physical assistance (Hoyer Lift: supports 500 lbs)
Bariatric Exercise Precautions - ANSWER heat intolerance, skin breakdown,
dehydration, HTN
Bariatric Exercise Parameters - ANSWER 2000-2800 kcal per week x 60
mins/day
Resistance training 2-3x/week
Bariatric Exercise Target HR - ANSWER 30-50% of max HR (modified
intensity)
T/F Advance duration and frequency prior to advancing intensity. - ANSWER
T
Precautions for Bariatric Exercise - ANSWER hyperthermia, non WB exercises
for pain/injury, monitor vitals, DM precautions
What is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the US? - ANSWER
Obesity
Common metastatic sites for breast cancer - ANSWER lymph, lungs, bones,
skin, and brain
intake exceeds their energy expenditure activity/metabolism
BMI - ANSWER weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in
meters
mass in lbs x ______ = mass in kg - ANSWER .455
height in inches x _____ = height in meters - ANSWER .0254
Optimal BMI - ANSWER 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
Overweight BMI - ANSWER 25 kg/m2
Obese BMI - ANSWER 30 kg/m2
Very Obese GMI - ANSWER 40 kg/m2
Waist Circumference: High Risk obesity - ANSWER 37 inches (M), 31 inches
(F)
Waist Circumference: High Risk cardiac disorders - ANSWER 40 inches (M),
35 inches (F)
A patient with compensatory scoliosis, wide BOS, and anterior displacement of
COG shows postural adaptations for what demographic? - ANSWER
bariatrics/obesity
Bariatric Postural Balance - ANSWER anterior-posterior sway
Obesity Gait Deviations - ANSWER short step length + swing phase
, longer stance phase + step width
Egress Test - ANSWER assesses mobility status: STS, marching with AD, step
and return
Standard Rolling Walkers + High Back Chair - ANSWER support up to 300 lbs
Wide Bariatric Rolling Walker + Bariatric Reclines - ANSWER support up to
500 lbs +
Basic Wheelchair - ANSWER supports up to 250 lbs
Dependent Transfer - ANSWER patient who cannot sit EOB w/o significant
physical assistance (Hoyer Lift: supports 500 lbs)
Bariatric Exercise Precautions - ANSWER heat intolerance, skin breakdown,
dehydration, HTN
Bariatric Exercise Parameters - ANSWER 2000-2800 kcal per week x 60
mins/day
Resistance training 2-3x/week
Bariatric Exercise Target HR - ANSWER 30-50% of max HR (modified
intensity)
T/F Advance duration and frequency prior to advancing intensity. - ANSWER
T
Precautions for Bariatric Exercise - ANSWER hyperthermia, non WB exercises
for pain/injury, monitor vitals, DM precautions
What is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the US? - ANSWER
Obesity
Common metastatic sites for breast cancer - ANSWER lymph, lungs, bones,
skin, and brain
