PTAP 2230 Study Guide #3 Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
Bariatrics/Obesity - ANS Chronic condition which an individual's energy intake exceeds their
energy expenditure activity/metabolism
BMI - ANS weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters
mass in lbs x ______ = mass in kg - ANS .455
height in inches x _____ = height in meters - ANS .0254
Optimal BMI - ANS 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
Overweight BMI - ANS 25 kg/m2
Obese BMI - ANS 30 kg/m2
Very Obese GMI - ANS 40 kg/m2
Waist Circumference: High Risk obesity - ANS 37 inches (M), 31 inches (F)
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, Waist Circumference: High Risk cardiac disorders - ANS 40 inches (M), 35 inches (F)
A patient with compensatory scoliosis, wide BOS, and anterior displacement of COG shows
postural adaptations for what demographic? - ANS bariatrics/obesity
Bariatric Postural Balance - ANS anterior-posterior sway
Obesity Gait Deviations - ANS short step length + swing phase
longer stance phase + step width
Egress Test - ANS assesses mobility status: STS, marching with AD, step and return
Standard Rolling Walkers + High Back Chair - ANS support up to 300 lbs
Wide Bariatric Rolling Walker + Bariatric Reclines - ANS support up to 500 lbs +
Basic Wheelchair - ANS supports up to 250 lbs
Dependent Transfer - ANS patient who cannot sit EOB w/o significant physical assistance
(Hoyer Lift: supports 500 lbs)
Bariatric Exercise Precautions - ANS heat intolerance, skin breakdown, dehydration, HTN
Bariatric Exercise Parameters - ANS 2000-2800 kcal per week x 60 mins/day
Resistance training 2-3x/week
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Questions and Answers
Bariatrics/Obesity - ANS Chronic condition which an individual's energy intake exceeds their
energy expenditure activity/metabolism
BMI - ANS weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters
mass in lbs x ______ = mass in kg - ANS .455
height in inches x _____ = height in meters - ANS .0254
Optimal BMI - ANS 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
Overweight BMI - ANS 25 kg/m2
Obese BMI - ANS 30 kg/m2
Very Obese GMI - ANS 40 kg/m2
Waist Circumference: High Risk obesity - ANS 37 inches (M), 31 inches (F)
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, Waist Circumference: High Risk cardiac disorders - ANS 40 inches (M), 35 inches (F)
A patient with compensatory scoliosis, wide BOS, and anterior displacement of COG shows
postural adaptations for what demographic? - ANS bariatrics/obesity
Bariatric Postural Balance - ANS anterior-posterior sway
Obesity Gait Deviations - ANS short step length + swing phase
longer stance phase + step width
Egress Test - ANS assesses mobility status: STS, marching with AD, step and return
Standard Rolling Walkers + High Back Chair - ANS support up to 300 lbs
Wide Bariatric Rolling Walker + Bariatric Reclines - ANS support up to 500 lbs +
Basic Wheelchair - ANS supports up to 250 lbs
Dependent Transfer - ANS patient who cannot sit EOB w/o significant physical assistance
(Hoyer Lift: supports 500 lbs)
Bariatric Exercise Precautions - ANS heat intolerance, skin breakdown, dehydration, HTN
Bariatric Exercise Parameters - ANS 2000-2800 kcal per week x 60 mins/day
Resistance training 2-3x/week
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