NURS 1090: EXAM #2 QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Why do we measure height and weight? - ANS 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: - ANS 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: - ANS 1 inch = 2.5 cm
(Ex. 5' 7'' = 67 inches = 67in x 2.5cm = 167.5 or 168 cm)
Weight is always done upon - ANS Admission to obtain a baseline (Weight varies daily based
on fluid gain/loss)
Daily weights are done to - ANS -Track trends
-Assess fluid gains/losses
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, -Assist in nutritional assessments
-Calculate medication dosages (Based upon patients weight in kg)
Accurate weight measurement: - ANS 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: - ANS More than 5 pounds (2.3 kg) in a day can indicate fluid retention problems
Weight loss: - ANS -More than 5% of body weight in 1 month
-More than 10% of body weight in 6 months
Conversion factor for weight: - ANS 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: - ANS Measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to
adult men and women
BMI: Underweight, Normal weight, Overweight, and Obese - ANS Underweight: less than
18.5
Normal weight: 18.5-24.9
Overweight: 25-29.9
Obese: 30 or greater
Intake and Output - ANS The measurement of all fluid intake and output in a 24 hour period,
note trends
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100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Why do we measure height and weight? - ANS 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: - ANS 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: - ANS 1 inch = 2.5 cm
(Ex. 5' 7'' = 67 inches = 67in x 2.5cm = 167.5 or 168 cm)
Weight is always done upon - ANS Admission to obtain a baseline (Weight varies daily based
on fluid gain/loss)
Daily weights are done to - ANS -Track trends
-Assess fluid gains/losses
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, -Assist in nutritional assessments
-Calculate medication dosages (Based upon patients weight in kg)
Accurate weight measurement: - ANS 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: - ANS More than 5 pounds (2.3 kg) in a day can indicate fluid retention problems
Weight loss: - ANS -More than 5% of body weight in 1 month
-More than 10% of body weight in 6 months
Conversion factor for weight: - ANS 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: - ANS Measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to
adult men and women
BMI: Underweight, Normal weight, Overweight, and Obese - ANS Underweight: less than
18.5
Normal weight: 18.5-24.9
Overweight: 25-29.9
Obese: 30 or greater
Intake and Output - ANS The measurement of all fluid intake and output in a 24 hour period,
note trends
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