Author Question: Which of the following body mass index (BMI) values would indicate that the patient is severely ... (Read 38 times)

vHAUNG6011 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following body mass index (BMI) values would indicate that the patient is severely obese?

a. 21
b. 28
c. 36
d. 44

Question 2

Antiembolism stockings, also known as thromboembolic device (TED) hose, are ordered for the patient on bed rest after surgery. Which of the following does the nurse explain to the patient is the primary purpose for these stockings?

a. To keep the skin warm and dry
b. To prevent abnormal joint flexion
c. To apply external pressure
d. To prevent bleeding

adf223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A A BMI of 21 is considered normal.
B A BMI of 28 is a grade I, which is considered moderately overweight.
C A BMI of 30 to 39.9 is a grade II, which is considered severely obese.
D A BMI of 44 is a grade III, which is considered massively or morbidly obese.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A The primary purpose of TED hose is not to keep the skin warm and dry.
B TED hose are not used to prevent abnormal joint flexion.
C The primary purpose of TED hose is to maintain external pressure on the muscles of the lower extremities and thus promote venous return.
D TED hose are not primarily used to prevent bleeding. These stockings are used to prevent clot formation due to venous stasis.