NURSES TOUCH WELLNESS AND SELF CARE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE 400
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
A client is asking the nurse in his provider's office about the various well-known weight loss programs. In
discussing low-carbohydrate diet programs, the nurse should point out that clients report which of the
following when using this type of plan?
Heart healthy
Less hungry
Limited availability - (answer) Less hungry
Of the popular types of weight-loss programs, the low-fat plans that contain large percentages of whole
grains and fresh fruits and vegetables are heart healthy.
As part of a weight-loss workshop in the local community, a nurse is teaching participants how to use
anthropometric measurements for self-assessment. Which of the following measurements from
participants indicates a healthy waist-to-hip ratio?
Male, 36 in waist, hips 34 inches
Female, waist 28 inches, hips 31 inches
Male, waist 38 inches, hips 41 inches - (answer) Male, waist 38 inches, hips 41 inches
To calculate waist-to-hip ratio, divide the circumference of the waist by the circumference of the hip. This
client's ratio is 0.93. A healthy ratio for a man is below 0.95, so this is a healthy ratio for this client. A
healthy ratio for a woman is below 0.8.
A nurse is evaluating a client's need to lose weight. Her body mass index is 28.3. Which of the following
BMI classifications applies to her?
overweight
obesity class 1
obesity class 2 - (answer) Overweight
The BMI range for overweight is 25.0 to 29.9, so that is the client's BMI classification.
,NURSES TOUCH WELLNESS AND SELF CARE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE 400
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A nurse is counseling a client about maintaining his weight. He is 5 feet and 10 inches tall and has a
sedentary lifestyle. How many calories should the client consume in a day? - (answer) 2158
To calculate the client's daily caloric recommendation, the nurse should start with 106 body mass units
for the first 5 feet of his height, then add 60 - 6 for each of the 10 inches in addition to his 5 feet of
height. That's 166. The nurse should then multiply that number by his activity factor of 13 (for
sedentary). His daily caloric need is 2,158 calories.
A nurse is giving a presentation at a community center about the health risks of obesity. Which of the
following disorders should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
Gout
Cancer
Heart failure
Hypothyroidism
Cardiac dsrhythmias - (answer) Gout- stems from excess uric acid production, and when there is more
cell turnover and breakdown with obesity, the risk increases.
Cancer- Men who are obese are at an increased risk for colon, rectal, and prostate cancer. Women who
are obese are at an increased risk for breast, uterine, ovarian, and gallbladder cancer.
Heart failure- The added strain on the heart plus the larger volume of blood and many other factors
greatly increase the risk for heart failure in people who are obese.
Cardiac dysrhythmias- Atrial fibrillation is an example of a cardiac dysrhythmia common in people who
are obese.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a family history of cardiovascular disease about health promotion
and disease prevention. Which of the following dietary strategies specifically reduces the risk of
cardiovascular disease?
Increasing dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids
Increasing dietary intake of trans fatty acids
Decreasing dietary intake of insoluble fiber - (answer) Increasing dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in fish oils,
reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, cardiac dysrhythmias, myocardial infarction, hypertension, and sudden
, NURSES TOUCH WELLNESS AND SELF CARE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE 400
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cardiac death. They lower triglycerides and blood pressure and decrease platelet aggregation and
inflammation.
Which of the following guidelines does the National Weight Control Registry endorse as a strategy that
worked for people it studied who successfully lost weight and maintained it over time?
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables throughout the day.
Participate in 45 min of moderate physical activity daily.
Eat four small, low-fat, high-carbohydrate meals or snacks each day. - (answer) Eat plenty of fruits and
vegetables throughout the day.
The National Weight Control Registry study participants suggest embracing low-fat eating and enjoying
fruits and vegetables throughout the day.
A nurse is talking with a client who is undergoing treatment for hypertension. In explaining the Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which of the following guidelines should the nurse
include? (Select all that apply.)
Two to three servings of fruits per day
One and a half to two and a half servings of lean meats, fish, or poultry per day
Four to six servings of vegetables per day
Five to six servings of low-fat or nonfat dairy products per day
Three to six servings of nuts, seeds, and legumes per week - (answer) One and a half to two and a half
servings of lean meats, fish, or poultry per day is correct. This is the quantity of lean proteins the DASH
diet recommends for 1,600 to 3,100 calorie diets.
Four to six servings of vegetables per day is correct. This is the quantity of vegetables the DASH diet
recommends for 1,600 to 3,100 calorie diets.
hree to six servings of nuts, seeds, and legumes per week is correct. This is the quantity of nuts, seeds,
and legumes the DASH diet recommends for 1,600 to 3,100 calorie diets.
A client is asking the nurse in his provider's office about using a body wrap while exercising to help
accelerate her weight loss. The nurse should explain to the client that his type of device effectively
promotes the loss of which of the following?
Fat
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
A client is asking the nurse in his provider's office about the various well-known weight loss programs. In
discussing low-carbohydrate diet programs, the nurse should point out that clients report which of the
following when using this type of plan?
Heart healthy
Less hungry
Limited availability - (answer) Less hungry
Of the popular types of weight-loss programs, the low-fat plans that contain large percentages of whole
grains and fresh fruits and vegetables are heart healthy.
As part of a weight-loss workshop in the local community, a nurse is teaching participants how to use
anthropometric measurements for self-assessment. Which of the following measurements from
participants indicates a healthy waist-to-hip ratio?
Male, 36 in waist, hips 34 inches
Female, waist 28 inches, hips 31 inches
Male, waist 38 inches, hips 41 inches - (answer) Male, waist 38 inches, hips 41 inches
To calculate waist-to-hip ratio, divide the circumference of the waist by the circumference of the hip. This
client's ratio is 0.93. A healthy ratio for a man is below 0.95, so this is a healthy ratio for this client. A
healthy ratio for a woman is below 0.8.
A nurse is evaluating a client's need to lose weight. Her body mass index is 28.3. Which of the following
BMI classifications applies to her?
overweight
obesity class 1
obesity class 2 - (answer) Overweight
The BMI range for overweight is 25.0 to 29.9, so that is the client's BMI classification.
,NURSES TOUCH WELLNESS AND SELF CARE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE 400
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
A nurse is counseling a client about maintaining his weight. He is 5 feet and 10 inches tall and has a
sedentary lifestyle. How many calories should the client consume in a day? - (answer) 2158
To calculate the client's daily caloric recommendation, the nurse should start with 106 body mass units
for the first 5 feet of his height, then add 60 - 6 for each of the 10 inches in addition to his 5 feet of
height. That's 166. The nurse should then multiply that number by his activity factor of 13 (for
sedentary). His daily caloric need is 2,158 calories.
A nurse is giving a presentation at a community center about the health risks of obesity. Which of the
following disorders should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
Gout
Cancer
Heart failure
Hypothyroidism
Cardiac dsrhythmias - (answer) Gout- stems from excess uric acid production, and when there is more
cell turnover and breakdown with obesity, the risk increases.
Cancer- Men who are obese are at an increased risk for colon, rectal, and prostate cancer. Women who
are obese are at an increased risk for breast, uterine, ovarian, and gallbladder cancer.
Heart failure- The added strain on the heart plus the larger volume of blood and many other factors
greatly increase the risk for heart failure in people who are obese.
Cardiac dysrhythmias- Atrial fibrillation is an example of a cardiac dysrhythmia common in people who
are obese.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a family history of cardiovascular disease about health promotion
and disease prevention. Which of the following dietary strategies specifically reduces the risk of
cardiovascular disease?
Increasing dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids
Increasing dietary intake of trans fatty acids
Decreasing dietary intake of insoluble fiber - (answer) Increasing dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in fish oils,
reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, cardiac dysrhythmias, myocardial infarction, hypertension, and sudden
, NURSES TOUCH WELLNESS AND SELF CARE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE 400
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
cardiac death. They lower triglycerides and blood pressure and decrease platelet aggregation and
inflammation.
Which of the following guidelines does the National Weight Control Registry endorse as a strategy that
worked for people it studied who successfully lost weight and maintained it over time?
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables throughout the day.
Participate in 45 min of moderate physical activity daily.
Eat four small, low-fat, high-carbohydrate meals or snacks each day. - (answer) Eat plenty of fruits and
vegetables throughout the day.
The National Weight Control Registry study participants suggest embracing low-fat eating and enjoying
fruits and vegetables throughout the day.
A nurse is talking with a client who is undergoing treatment for hypertension. In explaining the Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which of the following guidelines should the nurse
include? (Select all that apply.)
Two to three servings of fruits per day
One and a half to two and a half servings of lean meats, fish, or poultry per day
Four to six servings of vegetables per day
Five to six servings of low-fat or nonfat dairy products per day
Three to six servings of nuts, seeds, and legumes per week - (answer) One and a half to two and a half
servings of lean meats, fish, or poultry per day is correct. This is the quantity of lean proteins the DASH
diet recommends for 1,600 to 3,100 calorie diets.
Four to six servings of vegetables per day is correct. This is the quantity of vegetables the DASH diet
recommends for 1,600 to 3,100 calorie diets.
hree to six servings of nuts, seeds, and legumes per week is correct. This is the quantity of nuts, seeds,
and legumes the DASH diet recommends for 1,600 to 3,100 calorie diets.
A client is asking the nurse in his provider's office about using a body wrap while exercising to help
accelerate her weight loss. The nurse should explain to the client that his type of device effectively
promotes the loss of which of the following?
Fat
