N222 - ASSESSMENT 4 (EATING
DISORDERS PART 2) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What happens to blood pressure in anorexia nervosa? - ANS low BP with possible orthostatic
hypotension
what happens to heart rate in anorexia nervosa? - ANS low heart rate (bradycardia)
what happens to body temperature in anorexia nervosa? - ANS low body temperature
(hypothermia)
what weight finding is diagnostic for anorexia nervosa? - ANS less than 85% of expected
normal weight
what skin change is common in anorexia nervosa? - ANS lanugo on the face, back, and
extremities
what other skin findings occur in anorexia nervosa? - ANS yellow skin, pale cool extremities,
poor skin turgor
what cardiovascular problems are seen in anorexia nervosa? - ANS dysrhythmias, heart
failure, peripheral edema, acrocyanosis
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, what musculoskeletal findings are seen in anorexia nervosa? - ANS muscle weakness,
decreased energy, loss of bone density
what fluid and electrolyte problems occur in anorexia nervosa? - ANS acidosis (diarrhea) or
alkalosis (vomiting), dehydration, electrolyte imbalances
what gi findings occur in anorexia nervosa? - ANS constipation and abdominal pain
what reproductive findings occur in anorexia nervosa? - ANS amenorrhea and menstrual
irregularities
what psychosocial findings are seen in anorexia nervosa? - ANS low self-esteem, impulsivity,
difficulty with relationships, depressed mood, social withdrawal, irritability, insomnia
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to weight? - ANS more than 30%
of body weight lost in 6 months
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to HR? - ANS when hr is less than
40
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to BP? - ANS systolic bp is less
than 70
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to BP? - ANS body temperature is
below 36℃ (96.8℉)
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to medical problems? - ANS when
there are ecg changes or electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia causing arrhythmias
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to psychiatric risk? - ANS when
there is suicidal behavior, severe depression, psychosis, or a family crisis making outpatient care
unsafe
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DISORDERS PART 2) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What happens to blood pressure in anorexia nervosa? - ANS low BP with possible orthostatic
hypotension
what happens to heart rate in anorexia nervosa? - ANS low heart rate (bradycardia)
what happens to body temperature in anorexia nervosa? - ANS low body temperature
(hypothermia)
what weight finding is diagnostic for anorexia nervosa? - ANS less than 85% of expected
normal weight
what skin change is common in anorexia nervosa? - ANS lanugo on the face, back, and
extremities
what other skin findings occur in anorexia nervosa? - ANS yellow skin, pale cool extremities,
poor skin turgor
what cardiovascular problems are seen in anorexia nervosa? - ANS dysrhythmias, heart
failure, peripheral edema, acrocyanosis
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, what musculoskeletal findings are seen in anorexia nervosa? - ANS muscle weakness,
decreased energy, loss of bone density
what fluid and electrolyte problems occur in anorexia nervosa? - ANS acidosis (diarrhea) or
alkalosis (vomiting), dehydration, electrolyte imbalances
what gi findings occur in anorexia nervosa? - ANS constipation and abdominal pain
what reproductive findings occur in anorexia nervosa? - ANS amenorrhea and menstrual
irregularities
what psychosocial findings are seen in anorexia nervosa? - ANS low self-esteem, impulsivity,
difficulty with relationships, depressed mood, social withdrawal, irritability, insomnia
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to weight? - ANS more than 30%
of body weight lost in 6 months
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to HR? - ANS when hr is less than
40
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to BP? - ANS systolic bp is less
than 70
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to BP? - ANS body temperature is
below 36℃ (96.8℉)
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to medical problems? - ANS when
there are ecg changes or electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia causing arrhythmias
when is hospitalization needed for eating disorders related to psychiatric risk? - ANS when
there is suicidal behavior, severe depression, psychosis, or a family crisis making outpatient care
unsafe
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