MED SURG EXAM ELEVATION QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

39. The segment of the population who has a BMI lower than 24 has been found to be at increased risk for poor nutritional status and its resultant problems. What else is a low BMI associated with in the community-dwelling elderly? A) High risk of diabetes B) Increased incidence of falls C) Higher mortality rate D) Low risk of chronic disease Ans: C Feedback: People who have a BMI lower than 24 (or who are 80% or less of their desirable body weight for height) are at increased risk for problems associated with poor nutritional status. In addition, a low BMI is associated with a higher mortality rate among hospitalized patients and community-dwelling elderly. Low BMI is not directly linked to an increased risk for falls or diabetes. Excessively low BMI does not result in a decreased incidence of overall chronic disease. 40. Imbalanced nutrition can be characterized by excessive or deficient food intake. What potential effect of imbalanced nutrition should the nurse be aware of when assessing patients? A) Masking the symptoms of acute infection B) Decreasing wound healing time C) Contributing to shorter hospital stays D) Prolonging confinement to bed Ans: D Feedback: Test Bank - Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017) 10