CBE Clinical Assessment Methods 5

Question 1

An apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 34 events per hour on polysomnography indicates what OSA severity?

Accepted Answer

Severe

Answer

AHI ≥30 events per hour is classified as severe obstructive sleep apnea; 15-29 is moderate and 5-14 is mild.

Question 2

Which questionnaire is commonly used to screen for binge eating severity in bariatric candidates?

Accepted Answer

Binge Eating Scale (BES)

Answer

The 16-item Binge Eating Scale is widely used in bariatric programs to screen for binge eating behaviors.

Question 3

Why is BMI alone a limited assessment tool for an individual patient?

Accepted Answer

It does not distinguish fat mass from lean mass or show fat distribution

Answer

BMI uses only height and weight, so it misclassifies muscular individuals and ignores visceral fat distribution.

Question 4

Which simple anthropometric measure is associated with OSA risk and is included in the STOP-BANG questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

Neck circumference greater than 40 cm (about 16 inches)

Answer

STOP-BANG scores a point for neck circumference >40 cm, reflecting upper airway fat deposition.

Question 5

In the transtheoretical model, a patient who says they plan to start changing their eating habits within the next 30 days and has taken small steps is in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Preparation

Answer

Preparation describes intent to act within about 30 days with some initial steps taken, preceding the action stage.

CBE - Certified Bariatric Educator Practice Test

CBE - Certified Bariatric Educator Practice Test

CBE Clinical Assessment Methods 5