Tag: BMI

How do the values from BMI, Waist to Hip Ratio [WHR], and Waist to Height [WtHR] compare? How well do these three methods agree with each other? For example: If your BMI number put you in the Obese category—did WHR and/or WtHR values give you a similar interpretation of your health status? Suggestion: take another look at the “Why BMI Is Flawed” article.

BMI

Read the attached articles –in the suggested order:

(1) CDC BMI Information for Practitioners
CDC BMI Considerations for Practioners.pdf

(2) Why BMI Is Flawed
Why BMI Is Flawed.pdf

2.2012 Why the Body Mass Index BMI is a Poor Measure of Your Health.pdf

Determine your Waist to Hip Ratio [WHR] Measure your waist-hip ratio. 1. Measure around the waist in the narrowest part, usually just above the belly button. 2. Divide this measurement by the measurement around your hip at its widest part.

Example: If a person’s waist is 28 inches and their hips are 36 inches, they will divide 28 by 36. This will give a waist-hip ratio of 0.77.

Determine your Waist to Height Ratio [WtHR]. To calculate the WtHR, a person should divide their waist size by their height. If the answer is 0.5 or less, the chances are that they have a healthy weight.

Examples: (a) A woman who is 5 feet and 4 inches tall (64 inches or 163 cm), should have a waist measurement BELOW 32 inches (81 cm). (b) A man who is 6 feet tall (72 inches or 183 cm), should have a waist measurement BELOW 36 inches (91 cm). These measurements for (3a) and (3b) will give a WtHR of just under 0.5.

1) List the values of your:

(a) Age- 34

(b) BMI- 32.1

(c) Waist to Hip Ratio [WHR] and- 0.91

(d) Waist to Height Ratio [WtHR]- 0.8

(2) For each method (a), (b), and (c)—what would be the value expected if a healthy person of your gender?

(3) How do the values from BMI, Waist to Hip Ratio [WHR], and Waist to Height [WtHR] compare? How well do these three methods agree with each other? For example: If your BMI number put you in the Obese category—did WHR and/or WtHR values give you a similar interpretation of your health status? Suggestion: take another look at the “Why BMI Is Flawed” article.

(4) Given what you have learned about the BMI, WHR, and WtHR methods–determine the healthy weight for you, personally. Explain why or how you decided on that number

 What is the body mass index (BMI) of this student nurse population and how does it compare with other populations?

Developing scientific principle

What are the physical activity levels of student nurses and how do
they compare with the general population?

What is the body mass index (BMI) of this student nurse population
and how does it compare with other populations?

Is there a relationship between participation in physical activity and
self-reported levels of self-esteem, life satisfaction, anxiety and
depression?

Is there a relationship between BMI, physical activity and mental
well-being indicators?

Explain why it is important to weigh patients at the same time every day, on the same scale in the same type of clothing.What is the proper technique for measuring a client’s waist?

Hight weigt and range of motion skill

What is meant by the terms: standing scale, stretcher and chair scales?Nurses always assess for significant weight losses or increases. Identify what a weight gain of 2.3 kg (5 lb) in one day may mean

How much weight loss is considered significant, in a month, and in 6 months?One month? b. Six months?

Body Mass Index (BMI): Measures weight corrected for height and serves as an alternative for height/weight relationships. What is a healthy BMI?

Waist Circumference (WC): is a measurement used to determine health risk. What is the significance of waist circumference assessments?

What is a healthy waist circumference for men___________ for women _____________?What is the proper technique for measuring a client’s weight?

What is the proper technique for measuring a client’s height?

What is the proper technique for measuring a client’s waist?

Explain why it is important to weigh patients at the same time every day, on the same scale in the same type of clothing.

Is there any difference between the mean BMI of males and females?  Is there any correlation (positive or negative) between BMI and age?Are there any differences in the percentage of males and the percentage of females in each of the four BMI categories?

BODY MASS INDEX RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Is there any difference between the mean BMI of males and females?  Is there any correlation (positive or negative) between BMI and age?
For males, is there any correlation between BMI and age? For females, is there any correlation between BMI and age?

Are there any differences in the percentage of males and the percentage of females in each of the four BMI
categories?
Compare your answer to the conclusion for Question 1 and comment if they
match or if they contradict each other. Is there any correlation between height and weight?
For males, is there a correlation between height and weight?
For females, is there a correlation between height and weight?

How long did it take for each group to return to resting oxygen saturation levels? Discuss the events associated with post-exercise oxygen consumption.How did exercise influence blood pressure? What is the explanation for this?

Determination of Blood Pressure and Lung Function

Discuss the role of arterial blood pressure in human physiology, the importance of measuring it and the main factors influencing it.

Calculate the mean 0 standard deviation for the Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) measured by the sphygmomanometer and the electronic blood pressure meter. Use statistical analysis to compare SBP and DBP measured by the two different types of equipment. Discuss the role of standard deviation in reflecting repeatability of the measurement.

Did blood pressure and pulse rate change when the body positions changed? Give appropriate physiological explanations accounting for these effects.

How did exercise influence blood pressure? What is the explanation for this?

Use the group data collected and relevant statistical analysis to find out if there is correlation between Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and Body Mass Index (BMI). Present MAP and BMI in a scatter plot. Discuss your findings.

Has the caffeinated beverage affected the MAP of the study group? Provide a physiological explanation of the observed findings.

Discuss the gas exchange taking place during external and internal respiration. Compare the events associated with quiet and forceful breathing.

Explain the purpose of measuring Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) rate and use statistical analysis to compare your PEF measured by peak flow meter and spirometer.

How did PEF change in the four different body positions? Provide physiological explanations for the observed findings.

Use statistical analysis to compare Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in short and tall subjects of your study group. Present your data in a bar chart. Explain physiologically the potential differences of the two groups.

Calculate the minute ventilation at rest and after exercising. Describe the physiological background of the observed changes.

Which exercise group (light or moderate) showed the greatest change in oxygen saturation level from resting level? Explain your observations.

How long did it take for each group to return to resting oxygen saturation levels? Discuss the events associated with post-exercise oxygen consumption.

What are the Weight gain recommendations for pregnancy for a woman of normal weight, overweight, underweight? What are the consequences of not gaining enough weight during the pregnancy? What are the consequences of gaining too much weight?

Nutritional needs during pregnancy’s

1. What are the Weight gain recommendations for pregnancy for a woman of normal weight, overweight, underweight? What are the consequences of not gaining enough weight during the pregnancy? What are the consequences of gaining too much weight?

2. What are the specific vitamins and minerals that need to be supplemented during pregnancy? Why?

3. What specific nutrients other than vitamins and minerals that need to be considered during pregnancy: ie.. water requirements, protein, fiber

4. Consider Tanya: Tanya is a 31-year old woman who is currently with a BMI of 28-a bit overweight. She is in her second trimester. Answer the following questions:

How many calories should Tanya have?

What should she makes sure she eats

How much weight should she gain during this trimester

What should she avoid eating?

Finally, make sure you use at least 3 sources and provide APA references for those sources. Also, use the sources w/in text and use in-text citations.

What would you tell her about weight gain during pregnancy? What strategies would you suggest to her after her baby is born that would help her regain her healthy weight?Is her attitude about supplements appropriate? What would you tell her about supplements? Devise a 1-day menu for her that would provide all the food she needs in the recommended amounts and alleviate her heartburn.

Sarah’s Case Study

minimum of 250 words. at least 3 professional references. properly cited in the current APA format. answer all questions.

Topic:

Sarah is 28 years old and 7 months pregnant with her third child. Her other children are aged 2½ years and 1 ½ years. She had uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries. Sarah is 5 ft 6 in tall; she weighed 142 pounds at the beginning of this pregnancy, which made her prepregnancy BMI 23. She has gained 24 pounds so far. Prior to her first pregnancy, her BMI was 20 (124 pounds). She is unhappy about her weight gain, but the stress of having two young children and being a stay-at-home mom made losing weight impossible. She went online for her MyPlate plan, which recommends she consume 2400 cal/day. She doesn’t think she eats that much because she seems to have constant heartburn. She takes a prenatal supplement, so she feels pretty confident that even if her intake is not perfect, she is getting all the nutrients she needs through her supplement. A typical day’s intake for her is shown below:

Breakfast: Cornflakes with whole milk (because the children drink whole milk), Orange juice Snack: Bran muffin and whole milk

Lunch: Either a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or tuna fish sandwich with mayonnaise, Snack crackers, Whole milk, Pudding or cookies

Snack: Ice cream

Dinner: Macaroni and cheese, Green beans, Roll and butter, Whole milk, Cake or ice cream for dessert Evening: Chips and salsa

1. Does she have any risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy?

2. Evaluate her prepregnancy weight and weight gain thus far. How much total weight should she gain?

3. Based on the 2400-calorie meal pattern in Figure 11.1, what does Sarah need to eat more of? What is she eating in more than the recommended amounts? How would you suggest she modify her intake to minimize heartburn?

4. What would you tell her about weight gain during pregnancy? What strategies would you suggest to her after her baby is born that would help her regain her healthy weight?

5. Is her attitude about supplements appropriate? What would you tell her about supplements? Devise a 1-day menu for her that would provide all the food she needs in the recommended amounts and alleviate her heartburn.

Identify one outcome/goal that is reasonable, measurable and realistic. Identify 1 nursing intervention for the outcome and give rationale for the intervention.

Write a 500 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point.

Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper.

Support your ideas with at least two (2) sources in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay.

The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the criteria for this assignment.

A 68-year-old client lives alone and is independent with all ADLs, has no restrictions for mobility, and is competent, and oriented x4. The client is on a fixed income, but has enough to manage a modest lifestyle.

The client has family and social supports but is very independent and is proud of her self-reliance. The client’s height is 5’ 6”, weight is 210 lb. / 95.25 kg.

Answer the following:

What is the client’s BMI?

Identify what screening tools you would use to assess nutritional and exercise knowledge, and why?
One Outcome/Intervention/Rationale:

Identify one outcome/goal that is reasonable, measurable and realistic. Identify 1 nursing intervention for the outcome and give rationale for the intervention.

Identify what weakness in the client’s life may be impacting the client’s activity and diet?

What referrals would you make and why?

(Use references for your responses, not just opinion.)

What are your final assessments (diagnoses) for this patient? What is your treatment recommendation and education for the patient and family? Why?

Cardiovascular and Hematologic Disorders in Children

Description

Answer the following 3 questions based on the attached PDF document and 3 additional current resources.

1. How would you evaluate and manage a pediatric patient who has BP and BMI greater than what is expected for his/her age group? Which additional conditions would you want to screen for and why?

2. What physical exam findings and diagnostic results would be concerning to you in this patient and why? What would be three differentials in this case?

3. What are your final assessments (diagnoses) for this patient? What is your treatment recommendation and education for the patient and family? Why?