Exam 22: Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

patient is advised to follow the TLC diet to lower LDL cholesterol.If the patient's daily caloric intake is 2000 kcalories, fat intake should be restricted to _____ grams per day.

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as:

Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher.She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds.Mrs.Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week.She walks two miles each morning.After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician.Her laboratory results are as follows: Total cholesterol 251 mg/dL HDL cholesterol 47 mg/dL LDL cholesterol 146 mg/dL Triglycerides 203 mg/dL Mrs.Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs Dinner: Fried chicken Bacon Mashed potatoes and gravy Toast with butter and jelly Buttered corn on the cob 2% milk Sweet tea Coconut cake Lunch: Hamburger pizza Salad with Italian dressing Snack: Ice cream Coke Snack: 3 chocolate cookies 2% milk -common nutritional problem among people with disabilities is:

Describe the risk factors for the development of hypertension.

Plaque consists of all of the following except:

patient has begun taking furosemide to manage heart failure.Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the patient consume frequently?

primary blood cholesterol linked to increased CHD risk is:

Which of the following statements about atherosclerosis is true?

Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher.She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds.Mrs.Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week.She walks two miles each morning.After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician.Her laboratory results are as follows: Total cholesterol 251 mg/dL HDL cholesterol 47 mg/dL LDL cholesterol 146 mg/dL Triglycerides 203 mg/dL Mrs.Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs Dinner: Fried chicken Bacon Mashed potatoes and gravy Toast with butter and jelly Buttered corn on the cob 2% milk Sweet tea Coconut cake Lunch: Hamburger pizza Salad with Italian dressing Snack: Ice cream Coke Snack: 3 chocolate cookies 2% milk -Based on her 24-hour recall, which of the following dietary recommendations is appropriate for Mrs.Winslow if she is to lower her blood lipids with diet alone?

nurse recognizes that an effective way to lower LDL cholesterol levels is to:

Several hours after a MI, the patient's diet should consist of:

Which of the following forms of exercise is not considered aerobic activity?

Case Study HR Manager with Stroke: Steve Daniels is a 53-year-old male who works as a human resource manager.He is obese (BMI of 34), has a history of hypertension, and has smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for the past 32 years.He recently had an episode in which he experienced weakness on one side, double vision, and slurred speech for approximately 20 minutes.His wife called 911 and he was taken to the emergency room.Examination by emergency room personnel determined his blood pressure to be 172/105.A serum lipid profile was performed and the results were as follows: Triglycerides 250 mg/dL; Total cholesterol 265 mg/dL; LDL 217 mg/dL; HDL 29 mg/dL.The physician diagnosed Mr.Daniels as having had a stroke. -Name and describe three different types of stroke.

patient who is following a low-sodium diet should avoid:

The most common cause of an aneurysm is high blood pressure.

Lifestyle modifications that help in the treatment of hypertension include all of the following except:

Cottage cheese, American cheese, and parmesan cheese should be avoided by a person who needs to restrict their sodium intake.

Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher.She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds.Mrs.Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week.She walks two miles each morning.After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician.Her laboratory results are as follows: Total cholesterol 251 mg/dL HDL cholesterol 47 mg/dL LDL cholesterol 146 mg/dL Triglycerides 203 mg/dL Mrs.Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs Dinner: Fried chicken Bacon Mashed potatoes and gravy Toast with butter and jelly Buttered corn on the cob 2% milk Sweet tea Coconut cake Lunch: Hamburger pizza Salad with Italian dressing Snack: Ice cream Coke Snack: 3 chocolate cookies 2% milk -alternate choice for the butter that Mrs.Winslow uses that could help lower her cholesterol is:

The DASH diet limits the intake of:

the TLC diet is adhered to closely, substantial lowering of cholesterol may be seen after: