NURS 1090: Exam #2 questions and
answers graded A+
Why do we measure height and weight? - correct answer ✔✔These measurements can reflect
patients overall health
-Compare pt readings to that of general population
-Indicate probability of some diseases
-Assists in determining cause of problems/ developing plan of care
Measuring height: - correct answer ✔✔Patient is to remove shoes, place clean paper towel on
platform, stand straight and look forward with heels together, lower sliding arm until it rests of
patients head
Conversion factor for height: - correct answer ✔✔1 inch = 2.5 cm
(Ex. 5' 7'' = 67 inches = 67in x 2.5cm = 167.5 or 168 cm)
Weight is always done upon - correct answer ✔✔Admission to obtain a baseline (Weight varies
daily based on fluid gain/loss)
Daily weights are done to - correct answer ✔✔-Track trends
-Assess fluid gains/losses
-Assist in nutritional assessments
-Calculate medication dosages (Based upon patients weight in kg)
Accurate weight measurement: - correct answer ✔✔Balance scale before each use
, -Same scale, same clothing, same time of day (Before breakfast is best), empty bladder prior to
weighing, remove shoes, and place paper towel on platform
Weight gain: - correct answer ✔✔More than 5 pounds (2.3 kg) in a day can indicate fluid
retention problems
Weight loss: - correct answer ✔✔-More than 5% of body weight in 1 month
-More than 10% of body weight in 6 months
Conversion factor for weight: - correct answer ✔✔1 kg = 2.2 pounds
(Ex. 172 pounds / 2.2 kg = 78.18 kg = 78.2 kg)
-ALWAYS round weight in kilograms to the tenths place
BMI measurement: - correct answer ✔✔Measure of body fat based on height and weight that
applies to adult men and women
BMI: Underweight, Normal weight, Overweight, and Obese - correct answer ✔✔Underweight:
less than 18.5
Normal weight: 18.5-24.9
Overweight: 25-29.9
Obese: 30 or greater
Intake and Output - correct answer ✔✔The measurement of all fluid intake and output in a 24
hour period, note trends
-Measured to assess fluid and electrolyte balance
-Intake: oral, enteral, IV
-Output: urine, drains, liquid stool, emesis
answers graded A+
Why do we measure height and weight? - correct answer ✔✔These measurements can reflect
patients overall health
-Compare pt readings to that of general population
-Indicate probability of some diseases
-Assists in determining cause of problems/ developing plan of care
Measuring height: - correct answer ✔✔Patient is to remove shoes, place clean paper towel on
platform, stand straight and look forward with heels together, lower sliding arm until it rests of
patients head
Conversion factor for height: - correct answer ✔✔1 inch = 2.5 cm
(Ex. 5' 7'' = 67 inches = 67in x 2.5cm = 167.5 or 168 cm)
Weight is always done upon - correct answer ✔✔Admission to obtain a baseline (Weight varies
daily based on fluid gain/loss)
Daily weights are done to - correct answer ✔✔-Track trends
-Assess fluid gains/losses
-Assist in nutritional assessments
-Calculate medication dosages (Based upon patients weight in kg)
Accurate weight measurement: - correct answer ✔✔Balance scale before each use
, -Same scale, same clothing, same time of day (Before breakfast is best), empty bladder prior to
weighing, remove shoes, and place paper towel on platform
Weight gain: - correct answer ✔✔More than 5 pounds (2.3 kg) in a day can indicate fluid
retention problems
Weight loss: - correct answer ✔✔-More than 5% of body weight in 1 month
-More than 10% of body weight in 6 months
Conversion factor for weight: - correct answer ✔✔1 kg = 2.2 pounds
(Ex. 172 pounds / 2.2 kg = 78.18 kg = 78.2 kg)
-ALWAYS round weight in kilograms to the tenths place
BMI measurement: - correct answer ✔✔Measure of body fat based on height and weight that
applies to adult men and women
BMI: Underweight, Normal weight, Overweight, and Obese - correct answer ✔✔Underweight:
less than 18.5
Normal weight: 18.5-24.9
Overweight: 25-29.9
Obese: 30 or greater
Intake and Output - correct answer ✔✔The measurement of all fluid intake and output in a 24
hour period, note trends
-Measured to assess fluid and electrolyte balance
-Intake: oral, enteral, IV
-Output: urine, drains, liquid stool, emesis
