Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor in the etiology and pathophysiology of obesity?

Fill in the blank: The greatest increase in number of fat cells occurs from _______ to adolescence.

Which of the following is a congenital condition associated with secondary obesity?

Over how many genes have been linked to obesity according to the study guide?

A family history of obesity increases a person's chance of developing obesity.

What is the major site for regulating appetite?

Neuropeptide Y is a powerful appetite _________?

Leptin is made in which type of cells?

Leptin ________ appetite.

Ghrelin regulates appetite by ________ leptin.

Which hormone is thought to play a role in compulsive eating and stimulates hunger?

Adipocytes create adipokines, which play a role in all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the main difference between atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?

SATA: Excess visceral fat associated with adipokine dysfunction leads to which of the following?

Eating outside of the home frequently can contribute to obesity.

Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor contributing to obesity?

Fill in the blank: Eating while watching TV, working, studying, etc. is an example of a ________ factor influencing food use.

SATA: Which of the following are psychosocial health risks of obesity?

Which of the following is an endocrine/metabolic health risk of obesity?

Which syndrome is a respiratory complication related to obesity?

Which obesity-related musculoskeletal condition is characterized by joint pain and degeneration?

Which obesity-related reproductive condition in men involves decreased testosterone production?

Fill in the blank: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), gallstones, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are GI problems linked to _______.

Fill in the blank: Kidney cancer, chronic kidney disease, and stress incontinence are GU problems associated with _______.

Which type of obesity puts patients at greater risk for cardiovascular problems?

Obesity is the greatest risk factor for developing which type of diabetes?

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) can eventually lead to ________.

Weight loss can improve which liver condition?

Obesity can cause sleep apnea, which is characterized by ________ and hypoventilation.

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Obesity triggers inflammatory mediators, cartilage deterioration, and a higher incidence of ________ and gout.

Obesity is one of the MOST IMPORTANT PREVENTABLE causes of ________.

What is the FIRST step in the nursing assessment of obesity?

Fill in the blank: In the nursing assessment of obesity, it is important to be ______ and non-judgemental.

Which of the following is NOT a part of health history assessment for obesity?

People with visceral fat and android obesity are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.

Fill in the blank: Men with a waist circumference greater than ____ inches are considered obese.

Fill in the blank: Women with a waist circumference greater than ____ inches are considered obese.

What is the method for describing the distribution of subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue?

Men with a waist to hip ratio (WHR) greater than are considered obese.

Women with a waist to hip ratio (WHR) greater than are considered obese.

Which body shape is characterized by fat located primarily in the abdominal area?

Apple shaped body is also known as ________ Obesity.

Which body shape is characterized by fat located primarily in the upper legs?

Pear shaped body is also known as ________ Obesity.

Patients with obesity may have which of the following clinical problems?

Achieving an 'ideal' BMI (18.5-24.9) is necessary and should always be a realistic goal for patients with obesity.

What is one of the overall goals in planning for patients with obesity?

Successful weight management can be a hard, lifelong commitment.

Modest weight loss of as low as __% can have health benefits. Fill in the blank.

An average weight loss program results in a __% reduction of body weight. Fill in the blank.

Barriers to counselling about obesity include all of the following EXCEPT:

There are no 'best' diets.

Any diet can work if it reduces caloric intake compared to expenditure, includes a variety of healthy foods, and the patient will adhere to it.

Men have more lean body mass and can lose weight faster than women.

Postmenopausal women are prone to weight gain.

What is the recommended amount of moderate exercise per week for obesity management?

Drug therapy for obesity should be used alone without any other interventions.

Fill in the blank: Behavior therapy for obesity assumes that persons who are obese have _______ eating and exercise patterns.

SATA: What are some reproductive issues in women that correlate with obesity?

SATA: What are some reproductive issues in men that correlate with obesity?

Which types of cancer are associated with obesity for BOTH sexes?

In obese patients, pancreatic _____ cells may become overworked and decline in function, contributing to the development of T2DM.

Fill in the blanks: Medications for obesity are reserved for adults with a BMI of ___ or greater (obese) OR adults with a BMI of ___ or greater (overweight) who also have at least ___ weight-related condition(s).

Obese patients should use over the counter diet aids.

What is the ONLY treatment found to have a successful and lasting impact on sustained weight loss for those suffering from extreme obesity?

SATA: Select all of the options that would allow a patient meet the criteria for bariatric surgery.

Potential bariatric surgery candidates are screened for mood disorders, binge eating disorders, substance abuse, and illnesses known to reduce life expectancy which are not likely to improve with weight loss. Candidates with one or more of these conditions are:

SATA: What are the three broad categories of bariatric surgeries?

A patient undergoes a procedure in which they received inflatable equipment around the fundus of the stomach, which can be deflated or inflated more to meet the patient's needs post procedure. What bariatric procedure did this patient receive?

How are AGB (adjustable gastric banding) procedures USUALLY done?

The stomach pouch created above the band in adjustable gastric banding procedures has a capacity of ______.

Sleeve gastrectomies and adjustable gastric bandings are types of _____ bariatric procedures.

What percentage of the stomach is removed during a sleeve gastrectomy?

Gastric sleeves often result in the elimination of the hormone _____, which is produced in the stomach and stimulates hunger.

A Roux-en-Y procedure is an example of:

Fill in the blanks: After a Roux-en-Y procedure, food will bypass 90% of the stomach, _____, and a small segment of the _____.

SATA: Some of the many complications of a Roux-en-Y procedure are:

What is dumping syndrome?

Dumping syndrome is most commonly associated with which of the following bariatric procedures?

Gastric pacemakers are surgically implanted devices placed with leads and wires around the _____ nerve, and sends electrical impulses to this nerve to decrease hunger.

A patient has just come back to the unit from the OR after receiving bariatric surgery. It is important that the RN keeps the head of the bed _____ while the patient recovers from anesthesia.

Airway _____ is extremely important in post-operative patients.

SATA: What are some venous thromboembolism precautions the nurse can set up for bariatric post-operative patients?

If a patient is in considerable abdominal pain post bariatric surgery, what should the nurse assess for?

What type of diet should patients slowly transition too immediately following bariatric procedures?

For a bariatric diet, the goal is for an average intake of ____ mLs every _____ minutes.

Geriatric patients have ______ prevalence of obesity.

Ideal candidates for cosmetic surgery should have already achieved some form weight reduction on their own.

What is the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adults over age 60?

Which values of HDL cholesterol levels would indicate metabolic syndrome?

A triglyceride level greater than ___ would indicate metabolic syndrome.

Which systolic and diastolic BP values indicate metabolic syndrome?

A fasting glucose level greater than or equal to ____ is indicative of metabolic syndrome

SATA: Patients with metabolic syndrome are at a higher risk for:

SATA: Some common manifestations of metabolic syndrome are:

The cornerstone of treatment for metabolic syndrome is:

Patients who have had a Roux-en-Y procedure should avoid eating ______.

Women have higher percent body fat which is metabolically less active than muscle tissue.