NUR2459
Behavioral Health
Nursing
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
,1. Which of the following is a common characteristic of
anorexia nervosa?
a) Binge eating followed by purging
b) Distorted body image and fear of gaining weight
c) Loss of appetite and malnutrition
d) Fluctuations in weight and mood
Answer: b) Distorted body image and fear of gaining
weight
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a distorted
body image, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a refusal
to maintain a normal body weight. Binge eating followed
by purging is more typical of bulimia nervosa, while loss of
appetite and malnutrition can have many causes.
Fluctuations in weight and mood are not specific to any
eating disorder.
2. A nurse is caring for a patient with bulimia nervosa who
admits to using laxatives and diuretics to lose weight. What
is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this
patient?
a) Monitor the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance
b) Educate the patient about the dangers of laxative and
diuretic abuse
c) Encourage the patient to express their feelings and
concerns
d) All of the above
, Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Laxative and diuretic abuse can cause
dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, kidney damage, and
cardiac arrhythmias. The nurse should monitor the patient's
fluid and electrolyte balance, educate the patient about the
risks of their behavior, and provide emotional support and
counseling.
3. A nurse is conducting a health assessment for a patient
with binge eating disorder. Which of the following
questions should the nurse ask to assess the patient's eating
patterns?
a) How often do you eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
b) How do you feel before, during, and after a binge
episode?
c) How much food do you consume in a typical binge
episode?
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Binge eating disorder is characterized by
recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in a
short period of time, often in secret, and feeling a loss of
control, guilt, and shame. The nurse should ask about the
frequency, timing, amount, and emotions associated with
binge eating to understand the patient's eating patterns and
triggers.
Behavioral Health
Nursing
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
,1. Which of the following is a common characteristic of
anorexia nervosa?
a) Binge eating followed by purging
b) Distorted body image and fear of gaining weight
c) Loss of appetite and malnutrition
d) Fluctuations in weight and mood
Answer: b) Distorted body image and fear of gaining
weight
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a distorted
body image, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a refusal
to maintain a normal body weight. Binge eating followed
by purging is more typical of bulimia nervosa, while loss of
appetite and malnutrition can have many causes.
Fluctuations in weight and mood are not specific to any
eating disorder.
2. A nurse is caring for a patient with bulimia nervosa who
admits to using laxatives and diuretics to lose weight. What
is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this
patient?
a) Monitor the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance
b) Educate the patient about the dangers of laxative and
diuretic abuse
c) Encourage the patient to express their feelings and
concerns
d) All of the above
, Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Laxative and diuretic abuse can cause
dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, kidney damage, and
cardiac arrhythmias. The nurse should monitor the patient's
fluid and electrolyte balance, educate the patient about the
risks of their behavior, and provide emotional support and
counseling.
3. A nurse is conducting a health assessment for a patient
with binge eating disorder. Which of the following
questions should the nurse ask to assess the patient's eating
patterns?
a) How often do you eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
b) How do you feel before, during, and after a binge
episode?
c) How much food do you consume in a typical binge
episode?
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Binge eating disorder is characterized by
recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in a
short period of time, often in secret, and feeling a loss of
control, guilt, and shame. The nurse should ask about the
frequency, timing, amount, and emotions associated with
binge eating to understand the patient's eating patterns and
triggers.
