NSG 3450 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024-2025
When evaluating an eating disorder, what is a physical condition for
hospitalization?
a. A midday heart rate of < 50 bpm.
b. an oral temperature of 100F or above.
c. 90% of the optimum body weight
d. systolic blood pressure >130 mmHg - ANSWER A
When evaluating the necessity for monitoring, which action should the nurse
implement for a patient with anorexia? Select all that apply.
a. Offer scheduled, portion-controlled meals and snacks.
b. praise patients on weight increase and behaviours that promote weight growth.
c. Limit time spent in the bathroom while not under direct supervision.
d. Encourage exercise as a way to boost hunger.
e. watch the patient during and after meals/snacks to ensure that enough intake is
reached and maintained. - ANSWER A, C, E
Which intervention will encourage independence in a patient being treated for
bulimia nervosa?
a. Have the patient monitor their daily caloric intake as well as fluid intake and
output.
b. Encourage the patient to employ behaviour modification approaches to promote
weight gain behaviour.
c. instruct the patient to utilize a daily log to record feelings and circumstances
regarding urges to purge.
,d. Allow the patient to make restricted choices regarding eating and exercise as
weight gain progresses. - Answer D.
Which patient statement supports the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?
first: "I'm terrified of gaining weight."
b. "I wish I had a good friend to talk to"
c. "I've been told I drink way too much alcohol"
d. "I don't get much pleasure out of life anymore" - The answer is A.
Obesity can be the result of binge eating disorder. The nurse understands that the
greatest treatment choice in people with binge eating disorder promotes:
Bariatric surgery
b. Coping methods.
d. Avoidance of public eating.
c. appetite suppressants - ANSWER B.
Taylor, a psych RN, directs Regina, a patient with anorexia nervosa, to the room
where she would be allocated during her stay. After Regina is situated, the nurse
informs her:
first. "I need to go through the belongings you have brought w/ you"
Specifically, "You can use the scale in the back room when you need to"
Similarly, "You will be eating 5x a day here"
Ultimately, "the daily structure is based around your desire to eat" - The answer is
A.
Safety precautions are an issue in eating disorder therapies. Patients with anorexia
are regularly monitored to ensure that they select all that apply.
, a. foods that are consumed
b. tries to self-induce vomiting.
c. connections with other patients.
d. weight (answer A, B, or D)
Malika has been overweight her entire childhood. As an adult, she is experiencing
health problems as a result of her heavy weight. Malika seeks weight loss
assistance at a primary care clinic and is astonished when the nurse practitioner
suggests
a. a trial of SSRI antidepressants
a. Begin with light exercise and gradually increase intensity over time.
c. eliminating snack items from the home.
d. medicines for HTN - ANSWER A
Malika agrees to begin reducing weight according to the nurse practitioner's
recommended strategy. Additional instruction is required when Malika states:
First, "I am willing to admit I am depressed"
Essentially, "psychotherapy will be part of my tx"
d. "I prefer to have a gastric bypass rather than use this plan"
Furthermore, "my comorbid conditions may improve w/ weight loss" - ANSWER
C
A patient with an alcohol use disorder has been prescribed disulfiram (Antabuse).
Which bodily symptoms suggest that the patient has relapsed? Select all that apply.
ANSWERS 2024-2025
When evaluating an eating disorder, what is a physical condition for
hospitalization?
a. A midday heart rate of < 50 bpm.
b. an oral temperature of 100F or above.
c. 90% of the optimum body weight
d. systolic blood pressure >130 mmHg - ANSWER A
When evaluating the necessity for monitoring, which action should the nurse
implement for a patient with anorexia? Select all that apply.
a. Offer scheduled, portion-controlled meals and snacks.
b. praise patients on weight increase and behaviours that promote weight growth.
c. Limit time spent in the bathroom while not under direct supervision.
d. Encourage exercise as a way to boost hunger.
e. watch the patient during and after meals/snacks to ensure that enough intake is
reached and maintained. - ANSWER A, C, E
Which intervention will encourage independence in a patient being treated for
bulimia nervosa?
a. Have the patient monitor their daily caloric intake as well as fluid intake and
output.
b. Encourage the patient to employ behaviour modification approaches to promote
weight gain behaviour.
c. instruct the patient to utilize a daily log to record feelings and circumstances
regarding urges to purge.
,d. Allow the patient to make restricted choices regarding eating and exercise as
weight gain progresses. - Answer D.
Which patient statement supports the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?
first: "I'm terrified of gaining weight."
b. "I wish I had a good friend to talk to"
c. "I've been told I drink way too much alcohol"
d. "I don't get much pleasure out of life anymore" - The answer is A.
Obesity can be the result of binge eating disorder. The nurse understands that the
greatest treatment choice in people with binge eating disorder promotes:
Bariatric surgery
b. Coping methods.
d. Avoidance of public eating.
c. appetite suppressants - ANSWER B.
Taylor, a psych RN, directs Regina, a patient with anorexia nervosa, to the room
where she would be allocated during her stay. After Regina is situated, the nurse
informs her:
first. "I need to go through the belongings you have brought w/ you"
Specifically, "You can use the scale in the back room when you need to"
Similarly, "You will be eating 5x a day here"
Ultimately, "the daily structure is based around your desire to eat" - The answer is
A.
Safety precautions are an issue in eating disorder therapies. Patients with anorexia
are regularly monitored to ensure that they select all that apply.
, a. foods that are consumed
b. tries to self-induce vomiting.
c. connections with other patients.
d. weight (answer A, B, or D)
Malika has been overweight her entire childhood. As an adult, she is experiencing
health problems as a result of her heavy weight. Malika seeks weight loss
assistance at a primary care clinic and is astonished when the nurse practitioner
suggests
a. a trial of SSRI antidepressants
a. Begin with light exercise and gradually increase intensity over time.
c. eliminating snack items from the home.
d. medicines for HTN - ANSWER A
Malika agrees to begin reducing weight according to the nurse practitioner's
recommended strategy. Additional instruction is required when Malika states:
First, "I am willing to admit I am depressed"
Essentially, "psychotherapy will be part of my tx"
d. "I prefer to have a gastric bypass rather than use this plan"
Furthermore, "my comorbid conditions may improve w/ weight loss" - ANSWER
C
A patient with an alcohol use disorder has been prescribed disulfiram (Antabuse).
Which bodily symptoms suggest that the patient has relapsed? Select all that apply.
