Question 1

The diagnosis of stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension is based on measurements of

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A)  systolic blood pressure. 
B)  diastolic blood pressure. 
C)  systolic and diastolic blood pressure. 
D)  resting blood pressure. 
A)  systolic blood pressure. 
B)  diastolic blood pressure. 
C)  systolic and diastolic blood pressure. 
D)  resting blood pressure. C

Question 2

Hypertension is common in some ethnic groups.including

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A)  Europeans. 
B)  Asians. 
C)  African Americans. 
D)  Native Americans. 
A)  Europeans. 
B)  Asians. 
C)  African Americans. 
D)  Native Americans. C

Question 3

An appropriate seasoning choice to use for a sodium-restricted diet would be

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A)  celery salt. 
B)  lemon juice. 
C)  soy sauce. 
D)  BBQ sauce. 
A)  celery salt. 
B)  lemon juice. 
C)  soy sauce. 
D)  BBQ sauce. B

Question 4

The greatest proportion of dietary fatty acids should be

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A)  saturated. 
B)  polyunsaturated. 
C)  unsaturated. 
D)  fish oil. 
A)  saturated. 
B)  polyunsaturated. 
C)  unsaturated. 
D)  fish oil.

Question 5

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)diet encourages intake of

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A)  foods high in monounsaturated fats. 
B)  foods high in soluble fiber. 
C)  fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. 
D)  breads, cereals, rice, and pasta. 
A)  foods high in monounsaturated fats. 
B)  foods high in soluble fiber. 
C)  fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. 
D)  breads, cereals, rice, and pasta.

Question 6

An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is

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A)  olive oil. 
B)  skim milk. 
C)  oatmeal. 
D)  lemonade. 
A)  olive oil. 
B)  skim milk. 
C)  oatmeal. 
D)  lemonade.

Question 7

The cause of essential hypertension is

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A)  coronary heart disease. 
B)  stress. 
C)  hormone imbalance. 
D)  unknown. 
A)  coronary heart disease. 
B)  stress. 
C)  hormone imbalance. 
D)  unknown.

Question 8

A risk factor for coronary heart disease that cannot be controlled is

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A)  obesity. 
B)  family history. 
C)  lack of exercise. 
D)  smoking. 
A)  obesity. 
B)  family history. 
C)  lack of exercise. 
D)  smoking.

Question 9

Protection against coronary heart disease is associated with a high-density lipoprotein (HDL)value of at least

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A)  30 mg/dL. 
B)  40 mg/dL. 
C)  60 mg/dL. 
D)  80 mg/dL. 
A)  30 mg/dL. 
B)  40 mg/dL. 
C)  60 mg/dL. 
D)  80 mg/dL.

Question 10

Dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association for foods to limit or consume in moderation include

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A)  avoiding all foods that contain cholesterol and animal fats. 
B)  cutting back on foods that contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. 
C)  aiming to eat less than 100 mg of cholesterol each day. 
D)  not consuming foods that contain dairy fat. 
A)  avoiding all foods that contain cholesterol and animal fats. 
B)  cutting back on foods that contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. 
C)  aiming to eat less than 100 mg of cholesterol each day. 
D)  not consuming foods that contain dairy fat.

Question 11

The dish that is most likely to be consistent with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)recommendations is

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A)  a grilled cheese sandwich. 
B)  pork fried rice. 
C)  beef tacos. 
D)  lentil curry. 
A)  a grilled cheese sandwich. 
B)  pork fried rice. 
C)  beef tacos. 
D)  lentil curry.

Question 12

The sandwich that is likely to have the lowest sodium content is a

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A)  tuna sandwich. 
B)  ham sandwich. 
C)  grilled cheese sandwich. 
D)  plain hamburger. 
A)  tuna sandwich. 
B)  ham sandwich. 
C)  grilled cheese sandwich. 
D)  plain hamburger.

Question 13

Dietary modifications during the first 24 to 48 hours after myocardial infarction include

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A)  increasing fiber intake. 
B)  avoiding cholesterol. 
C)  reducing energy intake. 
D)  reducing fluid intake. 
A)  increasing fiber intake. 
B)  avoiding cholesterol. 
C)  reducing energy intake. 
D)  reducing fluid intake.

Question 14

Nutrition therapy for those with heart failure restricts sodium to

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A)  1.0 g per day. 
B)  1.5 g per day. 
C)  2.0 g per day. 
D)  2.5 g per day 
A)  1.0 g per day. 
B)  1.5 g per day. 
C)  2.0 g per day. 
D)  2.5 g per day

Question 15

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)diet emphasizes intake of foods such as

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A)  corn, tomatoes, low-fat yogurt, and baked chicken breast. 
B)  biscuits, sausage, cheese, and lettuce. 
C)  fried rice, sweet and sour pork, and rice milk. 
D)  steak, blue cheese, French fries, and olives. 
A)  corn, tomatoes, low-fat yogurt, and baked chicken breast. 
B)  biscuits, sausage, cheese, and lettuce. 
C)  fried rice, sweet and sour pork, and rice milk. 
D)  steak, blue cheese, French fries, and olives.

Question 16

The function of lipoproteins is to carry

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A)  proteins to the liver for metabolism. 
B)  proteins to the cells for metabolism. 
C)  fat and cholesterol to the cells for energy and metabolism. 
D)  cholesterol to adipose tissue for storage. 
A)  proteins to the liver for metabolism. 
B)  proteins to the cells for metabolism. 
C)  fat and cholesterol to the cells for energy and metabolism. 
D)  cholesterol to adipose tissue for storage.

Question 17

The underlying pathologic process in coronary heart disease appears to be

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A)  atrophy of the heart muscle. 
B)  weakened coronary vessels. 
C)  fibrous plaques in coronary vessels. 
D)  inadequate nutrition to the heart muscle. 
A)  atrophy of the heart muscle. 
B)  weakened coronary vessels. 
C)  fibrous plaques in coronary vessels. 
D)  inadequate nutrition to the heart muscle.

Question 18

Appropriate snacks for a patient with hypertension would include

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A)  corn chips and salsa. 
B)  pretzel rings and cheese dip. 
C)  orange juice with whole-wheat toast. 
D)  french fries with apple slices. 
A)  corn chips and salsa. 
B)  pretzel rings and cheese dip. 
C)  orange juice with whole-wheat toast. 
D)  french fries with apple slices.

Question 19

A food choice that may be limited in a meal plan controlling fat and cholesterol is

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A)  pork sausage. 
B)  baked beans. 
C)  broiled fish. 
D)  glazed carrots. 
A)  pork sausage. 
B)  baked beans. 
C)  broiled fish. 
D)  glazed carrots.

Question 20

The underlying pathologic process in coronary heart disease is known as

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A)  angina. 
B)  atherosclerosis. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  myocardial infarction. 
A)  angina. 
B)  atherosclerosis. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  myocardial infarction.

Exam 19: Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

The diagnosis of stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension is based on measurements of

Hypertension is common in some ethnic groups.including

An appropriate seasoning choice to use for a sodium-restricted diet would be

The greatest proportion of dietary fatty acids should be

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)diet encourages intake of

An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is

The cause of essential hypertension is

A risk factor for coronary heart disease that cannot be controlled is

Protection against coronary heart disease is associated with a high-density lipoprotein (HDL)value of at least

Dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association for foods to limit or consume in moderation include

The dish that is most likely to be consistent with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)recommendations is

The sandwich that is likely to have the lowest sodium content is a

Dietary modifications during the first 24 to 48 hours after myocardial infarction include

Nutrition therapy for those with heart failure restricts sodium to

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)diet emphasizes intake of foods such as

The function of lipoproteins is to carry

The underlying pathologic process in coronary heart disease appears to be

Appropriate snacks for a patient with hypertension would include

A food choice that may be limited in a meal plan controlling fat and cholesterol is

The underlying pathologic process in coronary heart disease is known as

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