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?

Height weight and range of motion skill

Height, Weight & Waist Measurement Skills and BMI Assessment Study Questions

Terminology

1. What is meant by the terms: standing scale, stretcher and chair scales?

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Assessment

2. 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

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

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

5. Waist Circumference (WC): is a measurement used to determine health risk. What is the significance of waist circumference assessments?
6. What is a healthy waist circumference for men___________ for women _____________?

Implementation

7. What is the proper technique for measuring a client’s weight? What is the proper technique for measuring a client’s height?
8. What is the proper technique for measuring a client’s waist?

Critical Thinking

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