Behavioral Care Flashcards
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A patient says, "I know I should stop drinking soda, but it's the only thing that gets me through my shift." In motivational interviewing terms, this statement contains:
Answer: Both change talk and sustain talk
The statement mixes change talk ("I should stop") with sustain talk ("it gets me through"), reflecting classic ambivalence.
Which post-operative behavior most strongly suggests a patient is "eating around" their surgery?
Answer: Drinking high-calorie milkshakes because solid food causes fullness
Consuming calorie-dense liquids bypasses the restrictive mechanism of surgery and is a classic form of eating around the pouch.
A bariatric counselor teaching mindful eating would most likely instruct a patient to:
Answer: Eat slowly without distractions, noticing taste, texture, and fullness cues
Mindful eating emphasizes slow, distraction-free eating with attention to sensory experience and satiety signals.
Body image dissatisfaction after massive weight loss is most commonly linked to which post-surgical issue?
Answer: Excess loose skin
Redundant skin after rapid weight loss frequently causes ongoing body image distress even when weight goals are met.
A patient describes vomiting intentionally after overeating "to protect the pouch." The counselor should recognize this as:
Answer: A compensatory behavior warranting eating disorder assessment
Intentional post-meal vomiting is a compensatory purging behavior that requires clinical eating disorder evaluation regardless of the stated rationale.
Which social factor is most predictive of better long-term behavioral adherence after bariatric surgery?
Answer: Consistent attendance at support groups and follow-up visits
Ongoing engagement with support groups and follow-up care is consistently associated with better weight maintenance and adherence.
When a patient repeatedly cancels sessions after disclosing childhood trauma related to food, the counselor's most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Address the avoidance supportively and consider referral for trauma-focused therapy
Avoidance after trauma disclosure signals distress that should be met with support and appropriate trauma-specialist referral.