When Comparing the Body Mass Index (BMI) of Obese Women

question 4

Multiple Choice

When comparing the body mass index (BMI) of obese women in two cities, it would be an erroneous assumption for the nurse to think that, based on these averages, since the average BMI of City A was higher than that of City B, a woman in City A will have a higher BMI than a woman in City B. This assumption is referred to as:

• A)An odds ratio.
• B)An ecological fallacy.
• C)A causality.
• D)A relative risk.

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Definitions:

Carpels

The female reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary, and involved in receiving pollen and producing seeds.

Extensor Muscles

Muscles that work to extend or straighten a joint, opposite to flexor muscles.

Flexed

Bent or tensed, often referring to a muscle position.

Fibula

A long, thin bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, important for stabilizing the ankle and supporting muscles.