SI Week 13

After weighing and measuring the patient, the nurse calculates their BMI to be 33. What would this classify this patient as?

• Overweight

• Average

• Obese

• Severely Obese

The nurse checks documentation of their new patient and see that the previous nurse documented a patient to have Android Obesity. The nurse knows that:

• This patient is apple shaped.

• This patient is pear shaped.

• This patient has more weight below the waist.

• This patient has more weight above the waist.

A patient tells the nurse that they have been doing the Keto Diet. This is an example of:

• A paleo diet

• A fad diet

• A zone diet

• The Atkins diet

A patient's BMI is 26. Will they be eligible for weight loss medication?

• Yes

• No

The nurse knows Orlistat decreases absorption of:

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Fat-soluble vitamins

T/F: Gastric Banding is an example of a malabsorptive gastric surgery.

• True

• False

When rounding, the nurse notices their gastric bypass surgery patient drinking a Big Gulp. What is the patient at risk for?

• VTE

• Bile Reflux

• DVT

• Dumping Syndrome

Which of the following are precautions to reduce risk of Dumping Syndrome? (SATA):

• Avoid concentrated sweets

• Liquids with meals

• Liquids after meals

• Low protein diet

A patient has a pH of 7.5, and HCO3 of 24, and a PCO2 of 30. What does the nurse know they have?

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Metabolic Alkalosis

• Respiratory Acidosis

• Respiratory Alkalosis

After a laparotomy for a cholecystectomy, the nurse notices the T-Tube drainage to be green. What should the nurse do?

• Call the MD right away.

• Adjust the dressing to ensure patency.

• Document this finding as normal.

• Assess the tubing for any kinks.