Question 1

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
-many diet-related risk factors for coronary heart disease does Mrs.Winslow have?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) CHF 
B) cardiomegaly 
C) cardiac cachexia 
D) tachycardia

Question 3

Atherosclerosis is dangerous to arterial function because:

Accepted Answer

A) it causes decreased blood pressure on artery walls. 
B) it increases arterial elasticity. 
C) it narrows the arterial lumen so a clot can easily block it. 
D) it changes the heart rate.

Question 4

Describe the TLC diet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the TLC diet....

Question 5

Patients who have had a stroke may develop nutritional problems due to their inability to communicate their food preferences.
Nutrition in Practice - Helping People with Feeding Disabilities

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

patient asks the nurse about the effects of physical activity on CHD risk.The nurse states that:

Accepted Answer

A) physical activity is not important in a program to reduce CHD risk. 
B) weight training can dramatically raise HDL if undertaken regularly. 
C) diet, rather than physical activity, should be the primary focus of reducing CHD risk. 
D) 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days can reverse many risk factors for CHD.

Question 7

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
-reduce her risk of CHD, Mrs.Winslow's LDL should be:

Accepted Answer

A) 140 mg/dL. 
D) >120 mg/dL.

Question 8

TLC diet to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol includes a total fat intake of _____ of daily kcalories.

Accepted Answer

A) 20-25% 
B) 25-35% 
C) 35-40% 
D) 10-15%

Question 9

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
-Which of the following team members works with the patient to demonstrate alternative feeding strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) speech-language pathologist 
B) physical therapist 
C) occupational therapist 
D) dietitian

Question 10

Describe complications that affect the food intake of stroke victims.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe complications that affect the food intake...

Question 11

Of the dietary lipids, cholesterol has the strongest effect on blood cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

risk of atherosclerosis increases with all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) smoking. 
B) exercise. 
C) aging. 
D) diabetes.

Question 13

People with only one arm or hand may benefit from using a _____ when eating.

Accepted Answer

A) utensil holder 
B) rocker knife 
C) flexible straw 
D) two-handed cup

Question 14

Which of the following dietary factors raises triglyceride levels?

Accepted Answer

A) high refined carbohydrate intake 
B) low soluble fiber intake 
C) high protein intake 
D) low fat intake

Question 15

Which of the following is not a risk factor for hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) aging 
B) salt sensitivity 
C) alcohol abuse 
D) excessive calcium intake

Question 16

Optimal resting blood pressure for adults is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) <105 over <55 mm Hg 
B) <115 over <60 mm Hg 
C) <120 over <80 mm Hg 
D) <140 over <90 mm Hg

Question 17

Summarize the therapeutic lifestyle changes for lowering the risk of coronary heart disease.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The benefits of eating fish for those who have previously suffered a heart attack include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) reducing blood clotting. 
B) stabilizing heart rhythm. 
C) lowering triglyceride levels. 
D) lowering LDL levels.

Question 19

DASH diet for a person who needs 2000 kcal/day includes _____ servings from the fruit group per day.

Accepted Answer

A) < 2 
B) 2-3 
C) 4-5 
D) 7-8

Question 20

working with patients with disabilities, a valuable method for assessing current eating behaviors is:

Accepted Answer

A) interviewing the patients. 
B) directly observing patients during mealtimes. 
C) conducting nutrition histories. 
D) talking with the occupational therapist.

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