Question 1

Health authorities recommend that individuals with hypertension increase their intake of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sodium, chloride, and potassium 
B)  ​calcium, phosphorus, and zinc 
C)  ​potassium, calcium, and magnesium 
D)  ​folate, vitamin B₁₂, and calcium 
E)  ​vitamins A, C and D 
A)  ​sodium, chloride, and potassium 
B)  ​calcium, phosphorus, and zinc 
C)  ​potassium, calcium, and magnesium 
D)  ​folate, vitamin B₁₂, and calcium 
E)  ​vitamins A, C and D C

Question 2

The primary blood cholesterol linked to increased CHD risk is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  HDL 
B)  ​LDL 
C)  ​triglycerides 
D)  ​VLDL 
E)  ​homocysteine 
A)  HDL 
B)  ​LDL 
C)  ​triglycerides 
D)  ​VLDL 
E)  ​homocysteine B

Question 3

Matching
-myocardial infarction

Accepted Answer

A) the obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus, causing sudden tissue death 
B) a chronic, progressive disease characterized by obstructed blood flow in the coronary arteries 
C) a condition caused by ischemia in the heart muscle that results in discomfort or dull pain in the chest region 
D) a general term describing diseases of the heart and blood vessels 
E) inadequate blood supply within tissues due to obstructed blood flow in the arteries
F)an abnormal enlargement or bulging of a blood vessel caused by damage to or weakness in the blood vessel wall
G)an abnormal particle, such as a blood clot or air bubble, that travels in the blood
H)swollen cells in the artery wall that accumulate lipids
I)a type of artery disease characterized by accumulations of fatty material on the inner walls of arteries
J)death of heart muscle caused by a sudden reduction in coronary blood flow; also called a heart attack or cardiac arrest 
A) the obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus, causing sudden tissue death 
B) a chronic, progressive disease characterized by obstructed blood flow in the coronary arteries 
C) a condition caused by ischemia in the heart muscle that results in discomfort or dull pain in the chest region 
D) a general term describing diseases of the heart and blood vessels 
E) inadequate blood supply within tissues due to obstructed blood flow in the arteries
F)an abnormal enlargement or bulging of a blood vessel caused by damage to or weakness in the blood vessel wall
G)an abnormal particle, such as a blood clot or air bubble, that travels in the blood
H)swollen cells in the artery wall that accumulate lipids
I)a type of artery disease characterized by accumulations of fatty material on the inner walls of arteries
J)death of heart muscle caused by a sudden reduction in coronary blood flow; also called a heart attack or cardiac arrest J

Question 4

Describe the DASH eating plan.

Accepted Answer

​Several studies have shown that a signi

Question 5

Compared to the typical American diet, the DASH diet provides _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​more fruits and vegetables 
B)  ​less milk and dairy products 
C)  ​more grains and fat 
D)  ​more meat 
E)  ​more water 
A)  ​more fruits and vegetables 
B)  ​less milk and dairy products 
C)  ​more grains and fat 
D)  ​more meat 
E)  ​more water

Question 6

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People with tremors, spasticity, and uneven or jerky movements may benefit from the use of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a rocker knife 
B)  ​a cutout plastic cup 
C)  ​weighted utensils 
D)  ​a battery-powered feeding machine 
E)  ​flexible utensils 
A)  ​a rocker knife 
B)  ​a cutout plastic cup 
C)  ​weighted utensils 
D)  ​a battery-powered feeding machine 
E)  ​flexible utensils

Question 8

Research has shown that a daily intake of _____ grams of EPA and DHA fish oil supplements can lower triglyceride levels.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1 to 2 
B)  ​3 to 4 
C)  ​4 to 6 
D)  ​5 to 10 
E)  ​10 to 12 
A)  ​1 to 2 
B)  ​3 to 4 
C)  ​4 to 6 
D)  ​5 to 10 
E)  ​10 to 12

Question 9

Chronic protein-energy malnutrition that develops as a consequence of heart failure is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​congestive heart failure 
B)  ​cardiomegaly 
C)  ​cardiac cachexia 
D)  ​tachycardia 
E)  ​cardiomyopathy 
A)  ​congestive heart failure 
B)  ​cardiomegaly 
C)  ​cardiac cachexia 
D)  ​tachycardia 
E)  ​cardiomyopathy

Question 10

Matching
-atherosclerosis

Accepted Answer

A) the obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus, causing sudden tissue death 
B) a chronic, progressive disease characterized by obstructed blood flow in the coronary arteries 
C) a condition caused by ischemia in the heart muscle that results in discomfort or dull pain in the chest region 
D) a general term describing diseases of the heart and blood vessels 
E) inadequate blood supply within tissues due to obstructed blood flow in the arteries
F)an abnormal enlargement or bulging of a blood vessel caused by damage to or weakness in the blood vessel wall
G)an abnormal particle, such as a blood clot or air bubble, that travels in the blood
H)swollen cells in the artery wall that accumulate lipids
I)a type of artery disease characterized by accumulations of fatty material on the inner walls of arteries
J)death of heart muscle caused by a sudden reduction in coronary blood flow; also called a heart attack or cardiac arrest 
A) the obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus, causing sudden tissue death 
B) a chronic, progressive disease characterized by obstructed blood flow in the coronary arteries 
C) a condition caused by ischemia in the heart muscle that results in discomfort or dull pain in the chest region 
D) a general term describing diseases of the heart and blood vessels 
E) inadequate blood supply within tissues due to obstructed blood flow in the arteries
F)an abnormal enlargement or bulging of a blood vessel caused by damage to or weakness in the blood vessel wall
G)an abnormal particle, such as a blood clot or air bubble, that travels in the blood
H)swollen cells in the artery wall that accumulate lipids
I)a type of artery disease characterized by accumulations of fatty material on the inner walls of arteries
J)death of heart muscle caused by a sudden reduction in coronary blood flow; also called a heart attack or cardiac arrest

Question 11

Which statement is representative of atherosclerosis?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It can affect almost any organ in the body. 
B)  ​It results in malabsorption. 
C)  ​It can interfere with the secretion of digestive enzymes. 
D)  ​It is rare in women. 
E)  ​It is more of a venous than arterial disease. 
A)  ​It can affect almost any organ in the body. 
B)  ​It results in malabsorption. 
C)  ​It can interfere with the secretion of digestive enzymes. 
D)  ​It is rare in women. 
E)  ​It is more of a venous than arterial disease.

Question 12

Matching
-plaque

Accepted Answer

A) the obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus, causing sudden tissue death 
B) a chronic, progressive disease characterized by obstructed blood flow in the coronary arteries 
C) a condition caused by ischemia in the heart muscle that results in discomfort or dull pain in the chest region 
D) a general term describing diseases of the heart and blood vessels 
E) inadequate blood supply within tissues due to obstructed blood flow in the arteries
F)an abnormal enlargement or bulging of a blood vessel caused by damage to or weakness in the blood vessel wall
G)an abnormal particle, such as a blood clot or air bubble, that travels in the blood
H)swollen cells in the artery wall that accumulate lipids
I)a type of artery disease characterized by accumulations of fatty material on the inner walls of arteries
J)death of heart muscle caused by a sudden reduction in coronary blood flow; also called a heart attack or cardiac arrest 
A) the obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus, causing sudden tissue death 
B) a chronic, progressive disease characterized by obstructed blood flow in the coronary arteries 
C) a condition caused by ischemia in the heart muscle that results in discomfort or dull pain in the chest region 
D) a general term describing diseases of the heart and blood vessels 
E) inadequate blood supply within tissues due to obstructed blood flow in the arteries
F)an abnormal enlargement or bulging of a blood vessel caused by damage to or weakness in the blood vessel wall
G)an abnormal particle, such as a blood clot or air bubble, that travels in the blood
H)swollen cells in the artery wall that accumulate lipids
I)a type of artery disease characterized by accumulations of fatty material on the inner walls of arteries
J)death of heart muscle caused by a sudden reduction in coronary blood flow; also called a heart attack or cardiac arrest

Question 13

Matching
-thrombus

Accepted Answer

A) a blood clot formed within a blood vessel that remains attached to its place of origin 
B) the formation or presence of a blood clot in blood vessels 
C) accumulation of fluid in the lungs 
D) treated with ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers 
E) an accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in blood vessels
F)blood pressure measured when heart muscle contracts
G)lower blood pressure measurement
H)a sudden injury to brain tissue resulting from impaired blood flow through an artery that supplies blood to the brain; also called a cerebrovascular accident
I)cholesterol lowering drugs
J)severe malnutrition that develops in heart failure patients; characterized by weight loss and tissue wasting 
A) a blood clot formed within a blood vessel that remains attached to its place of origin 
B) the formation or presence of a blood clot in blood vessels 
C) accumulation of fluid in the lungs 
D) treated with ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers 
E) an accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in blood vessels
F)blood pressure measured when heart muscle contracts
G)lower blood pressure measurement
H)a sudden injury to brain tissue resulting from impaired blood flow through an artery that supplies blood to the brain; also called a cerebrovascular accident
I)cholesterol lowering drugs
J)severe malnutrition that develops in heart failure patients; characterized by weight loss and tissue wasting

Question 14

The DASH diet limits the intake of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fiber 
B)  ​potassium 
C)  ​magnesium 
D)  ​saturated fat 
E)  ​calcium 
A)  ​fiber 
B)  ​potassium 
C)  ​magnesium 
D)  ​saturated fat 
E)  ​calcium

Question 15

A patient who is following a low-sodium diet should avoid _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​canned fruit 
B)  ​fresh meat 
C)  ​tomato-based products 
D)  ​milk 
E)  ​whole wheat flour 
A)  ​canned fruit 
B)  ​fresh meat 
C)  ​tomato-based products 
D)  ​milk 
E)  ​whole wheat flour

Question 16

Matching
-hypertension

Accepted Answer

A) a blood clot formed within a blood vessel that remains attached to its place of origin 
B) the formation or presence of a blood clot in blood vessels 
C) accumulation of fluid in the lungs 
D) treated with ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers 
E) an accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in blood vessels
F)blood pressure measured when heart muscle contracts
G)lower blood pressure measurement
H)a sudden injury to brain tissue resulting from impaired blood flow through an artery that supplies blood to the brain; also called a cerebrovascular accident
I)cholesterol lowering drugs
J)severe malnutrition that develops in heart failure patients; characterized by weight loss and tissue wasting 
A) a blood clot formed within a blood vessel that remains attached to its place of origin 
B) the formation or presence of a blood clot in blood vessels 
C) accumulation of fluid in the lungs 
D) treated with ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers 
E) an accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in blood vessels
F)blood pressure measured when heart muscle contracts
G)lower blood pressure measurement
H)a sudden injury to brain tissue resulting from impaired blood flow through an artery that supplies blood to the brain; also called a cerebrovascular accident
I)cholesterol lowering drugs
J)severe malnutrition that develops in heart failure patients; characterized by weight loss and tissue wasting

Question 17

Which statement does not characterize trans fats?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They raise LDL levels. 
B)  ​They are often found in baked goods and snack foods. 
C)  ​Their intake should be kept as low as possible. 
D)  ​They raise HDL levels. 
E)  ​They are found in margarine, but not butter. 
A)  ​They raise LDL levels. 
B)  ​They are often found in baked goods and snack foods. 
C)  ​Their intake should be kept as low as possible. 
D)  ​They raise HDL levels. 
E)  ​They are found in margarine, but not butter.

Question 18

The DASH Eating Plan provides more _____ than the typical American diet.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sodium 
B)  ​iron 
C)  ​calcium 
D)  ​zinc 
E)  ​water 
A)  ​sodium 
B)  ​iron 
C)  ​calcium 
D)  ​zinc 
E)  ​water

Question 19

A patient who takes _____ needs to monitor their vitamin K intake.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​warfarin 
B)  ​ACE inhibitor 
C)  ​statins 
D)  ​digoxin 
E)  ​diruetics 
A)  ​warfarin 
B)  ​ACE inhibitor 
C)  ​statins 
D)  ​digoxin 
E)  ​diruetics

Question 20

Mrs. Smith is a 59-year-old African-American female who is 5' 2" tall and weighs 180 pounds (BMI 33). She is a smoker who engages in no physical activity, and her diet history shows a high intake of saturated fat and sodium, as well as excess kcalories. Her lipid profile shows elevated LDL and decreased levels of HDL. In order to improve Mrs. Smith's blood lipid profile, the nurse makes all of these recommendations except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​quit smoking 
B)  ​eat less saturated fat 
C)  ​increase physical activity 
D)  ​reduce intake of fatty fish 
E)  ​lose weight 
A)  ​quit smoking 
B)  ​eat less saturated fat 
C)  ​increase physical activity 
D)  ​reduce intake of fatty fish 
E)  ​lose weight

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

Health authorities recommend that individuals with hypertension increase their intake of _____.

The primary blood cholesterol linked to increased CHD risk is _____.​

Matching -myocardial infarction

Describe the DASH eating plan.

Compared to the typical American diet, the DASH diet provides _____.

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States.​

People with tremors, spasticity, and uneven or jerky movements may benefit from the use of _____.

Research has shown that a daily intake of _____ grams of EPA and DHA fish oil supplements can lower triglyceride levels.​

Chronic protein-energy malnutrition that develops as a consequence of heart failure is called _____.

Matching -atherosclerosis

Which statement is representative of atherosclerosis?​

Matching -plaque

Matching -thrombus

The DASH diet limits the intake of _____.

A patient who is following a low-sodium diet should avoid _____.

Matching -hypertension

Which statement does not characterize trans fats?​

The DASH Eating Plan provides more _____ than the typical American diet.​

A patient who takes _____ needs to monitor their vitamin K intake.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications - Diet Drug Interactions - and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate - and Fat Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Protein - Mineral - and Fluid Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Cancer and HIV Infection

Filters

The primary blood cholesterol linked to increased CHD risk is _____.

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Research has shown that a daily intake of _____ grams of EPA and DHA fish oil supplements can lower triglyceride levels.

Which statement is representative of atherosclerosis?

Which statement does not characterize trans fats?

The DASH Eating Plan provides more _____ than the typical American diet.