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CBN Psychological & Behavioral Support Flashcards

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  1. Which postoperative psychological phenomenon involves a patient developing a new addiction (e.g., alcohol) after bariatric surgery to replace food?

    Answer: Addiction transfer (cross-addiction)

    Addiction transfer occurs when a patient substitutes food-related behaviors with another addictive substance or activity following bariatric surgery.

  2. A bariatric nurse is educating a patient about night eating syndrome. Which statement is MOST accurate?

    Answer: Night eating syndrome involves consuming >25% of daily calories after the evening meal and is linked to poor bariatric outcomes

    Night eating syndrome, defined by consuming more than 25% of daily calories after the evening meal, is associated with poorer weight loss outcomes and requires behavioral intervention.

  3. Which validated tool is specifically designed to assess binge eating severity in bariatric patients?

    Answer: Binge Eating Scale (BES)

    The Binge Eating Scale (BES) is a validated 16-item self-report tool used to assess the presence and severity of binge eating behaviors in bariatric candidates.

  4. A bariatric patient presents with postoperative depression six months after surgery. The nurse understands that:

    Answer: Postoperative depression can occur despite successful weight loss due to unmet expectations

    Some patients experience depression postoperatively when the emotional benefits of weight loss do not meet pre-surgical expectations, requiring psychological follow-up.

  5. The bariatric nurse's role in supporting a patient's behavioral change BEST aligns with which nursing model?

    Answer: Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)

    The Transtheoretical Model guides nurses in tailoring behavioral interventions to the patient's current stage of readiness for change (precontemplation through maintenance).

  6. Which statement about the relationship between stress and weight regain after bariatric surgery is CORRECT?

    Answer: Chronic stress triggers cortisol release that promotes fat storage and emotional eating, increasing regain risk

    Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which promotes fat storage, increases appetite, and drives emotional eating — all of which increase weight regain risk after bariatric surgery.