NUR 121- Final Exam Questions and
Answers 2025
what are the meningies? - correct answers the covering that lines the outer brain and
spinal cord
Diseases/Disorder Associated w/ Obesity (Chart 42-1) - correct answers Alzheimer's,
anxiety, depression, asthma. cancers, chronic low back pain, CAD, type II diabetes,
cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, GERD, gout, HF, hypercholesterolemia, HTN, nonalcoholic
fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, respiratory infections, stroke
How to calculate BMI (Table 4-1) - correct answers weight (kg) / height (m^2)
weight (lb)/ height (in^2) x 703
With obesity...
the likelihood of type II diabetes increases ___fold
asthma or hypertension risk increases ____fold
are _____ as likely to have Alzheimer's - correct answers tenfold
fourfold
twice
Medications Associated w/ Weight Gain/Loss (Chart 42-2) - correct answers Gain:
anticonvulsants
antidepressants - tricyclic antidepressants
antihistamines
,NUR 121- Final Exam Questions and
Answers 2025
antihypertensives - alpha blockers, beta blockers, dihydropyridine calcium channel
blockers
antipsychotics
diabetes medications - insulins, meglitinides, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinedione
hormones - corticosteroids, hormonal contraceptives
mood stabilizers
Loss:
anticonvulsants
antidepressants
diabetes medications
(more specific meds in chart)
Classes of BMI (Table 42-1) - correct answers <18.5 = UNDERWEIGHT
18.5-24.9 = NORMAL
25-29.9 = OVERWEIGHT/PRE-OBESE
30-34.9 = CLASS I OBESE
35-39.9 = CLASS II OBESE
>40 = CLASS III OBESE (extreme/severe)
Assessment of Obese Patient (what does nurse look at) - correct answers health history:
weight changes (intentional or not), cause for weight gain (medications), how long pt/ has
been obese, exercise patterns, dietary patterns, sleeping habits (disturbances), prescribed
medications, smoking status
,NUR 121- Final Exam Questions and
Answers 2025
physical exam: BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, waist circumference, apple- v. pear-shaped body
type
diagnostic evaluation: cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, HA1c, liver function
tests
Waist-to-Hip Ratio and Waist Circumference - correct answers Men >0.90 = apple-shaped
Women >0.80 = apple-shaped
Women >35 in = greater risk for obesity-related morbidity
Men >40 in = greater risk for obesity-related morbidity
Which body shape is riskier for developing HTN, CAD, stroke, and/or type II diabetes...
Apple-shaped or Pear-shaped - correct answers APPLE-SHAPED
Lifestyle Modifications for Obesity - correct answers Weight loss then weight maintenance
Setting weight loss goal
Improve diet habits
Increase activity
Address barriers
Self-monitoring weight
Promote healthy sleep habits
, NUR 121- Final Exam Questions and
Answers 2025
Medications for Obesity - correct answers Antiobesity medications are prescribed if
lifestyle modifications do not improve patient status; DO NOT REPLACE DIET AND
EXERCISE
Indications: BMI>30 or BMI>27 w/ co-morbidity
Action: inhibit GI absorption of fats, alters brain receptors to feel fuller faster and reduce
cravings
Vagal Blocking (define, actions, side effects) - correct answers blocks vagus nerve via
implanted device; nonsurgical intervention for obesity
- empties stomach slower
- feel fuller quicker
- gradual weight loss
- reduces cravings
Side Effects: N/V, dysphagia, belching, abdominal pain
Intragastric Balloon Therapy (define, actions, side effects) - correct answers endoscopic
placement of saline-filled balloon; nonsurgical intervention for obesity
- remains in place for 3-6 months
- feel fuller quicker
- empties stomach slower
Answers 2025
what are the meningies? - correct answers the covering that lines the outer brain and
spinal cord
Diseases/Disorder Associated w/ Obesity (Chart 42-1) - correct answers Alzheimer's,
anxiety, depression, asthma. cancers, chronic low back pain, CAD, type II diabetes,
cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, GERD, gout, HF, hypercholesterolemia, HTN, nonalcoholic
fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, respiratory infections, stroke
How to calculate BMI (Table 4-1) - correct answers weight (kg) / height (m^2)
weight (lb)/ height (in^2) x 703
With obesity...
the likelihood of type II diabetes increases ___fold
asthma or hypertension risk increases ____fold
are _____ as likely to have Alzheimer's - correct answers tenfold
fourfold
twice
Medications Associated w/ Weight Gain/Loss (Chart 42-2) - correct answers Gain:
anticonvulsants
antidepressants - tricyclic antidepressants
antihistamines
,NUR 121- Final Exam Questions and
Answers 2025
antihypertensives - alpha blockers, beta blockers, dihydropyridine calcium channel
blockers
antipsychotics
diabetes medications - insulins, meglitinides, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinedione
hormones - corticosteroids, hormonal contraceptives
mood stabilizers
Loss:
anticonvulsants
antidepressants
diabetes medications
(more specific meds in chart)
Classes of BMI (Table 42-1) - correct answers <18.5 = UNDERWEIGHT
18.5-24.9 = NORMAL
25-29.9 = OVERWEIGHT/PRE-OBESE
30-34.9 = CLASS I OBESE
35-39.9 = CLASS II OBESE
>40 = CLASS III OBESE (extreme/severe)
Assessment of Obese Patient (what does nurse look at) - correct answers health history:
weight changes (intentional or not), cause for weight gain (medications), how long pt/ has
been obese, exercise patterns, dietary patterns, sleeping habits (disturbances), prescribed
medications, smoking status
,NUR 121- Final Exam Questions and
Answers 2025
physical exam: BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, waist circumference, apple- v. pear-shaped body
type
diagnostic evaluation: cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, HA1c, liver function
tests
Waist-to-Hip Ratio and Waist Circumference - correct answers Men >0.90 = apple-shaped
Women >0.80 = apple-shaped
Women >35 in = greater risk for obesity-related morbidity
Men >40 in = greater risk for obesity-related morbidity
Which body shape is riskier for developing HTN, CAD, stroke, and/or type II diabetes...
Apple-shaped or Pear-shaped - correct answers APPLE-SHAPED
Lifestyle Modifications for Obesity - correct answers Weight loss then weight maintenance
Setting weight loss goal
Improve diet habits
Increase activity
Address barriers
Self-monitoring weight
Promote healthy sleep habits
, NUR 121- Final Exam Questions and
Answers 2025
Medications for Obesity - correct answers Antiobesity medications are prescribed if
lifestyle modifications do not improve patient status; DO NOT REPLACE DIET AND
EXERCISE
Indications: BMI>30 or BMI>27 w/ co-morbidity
Action: inhibit GI absorption of fats, alters brain receptors to feel fuller faster and reduce
cravings
Vagal Blocking (define, actions, side effects) - correct answers blocks vagus nerve via
implanted device; nonsurgical intervention for obesity
- empties stomach slower
- feel fuller quicker
- gradual weight loss
- reduces cravings
Side Effects: N/V, dysphagia, belching, abdominal pain
Intragastric Balloon Therapy (define, actions, side effects) - correct answers endoscopic
placement of saline-filled balloon; nonsurgical intervention for obesity
- remains in place for 3-6 months
- feel fuller quicker
- empties stomach slower
