Question 1

People cannot usually feel the effects of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Stroke 
B) MI 
C) Hypertension 
D) Intermittent claudication 
A) Stroke 
B) MI 
C) Hypertension 
D) Intermittent claudication C

Question 2

Which of the following health care professionals evaluates the chewing and swallowing abilities of patients?

Accepted Answer

A) Occupational therapist 
B) Registered dietitian 
C) Speech-language pathologist 
D) Physical therapist 
A) Occupational therapist 
B) Registered dietitian 
C) Speech-language pathologist 
D) Physical therapist C

Question 3

Harry has a doctor's appointment for her annual physical.The doctor has determined that he is at risk for a stroke and prescribes:

Accepted Answer

A) an anticoagulant. 
B) a statin. 
C) a diuretic. 
D) a low-sodium diet. 
A) an anticoagulant. 
B) a statin. 
C) a diuretic. 
D) a low-sodium diet. A

Question 4

Brian Schmidt is a 58-year-old lawyer with a history of hypertension. His blood pressure has been under fairly good control with prescription medication. His secretary notices that he had a period of confusion and difficulty speaking at a meeting. She advises him to see his doctor.
-Brian ignores these warning signs and does not see his physician.Eight months later; Brian's son finds him lying on the floor of his bathroom.Brian most likely:

Accepted Answer

A) has heart failure. 
B) has angina. 
C) has had a stroke. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) has heart failure. 
B) has angina. 
C) has had a stroke. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 5

Max has been diagnosed with cardiac cachexia secondary to congestive heart failure.Which of the following would be a possible medical nutrition therapy recommendation for him?

Accepted Answer

A) Liquid supplements 
B) Tube feedings 
C) Small, frequent meals 
D) All of the above 
A) Liquid supplements 
B) Tube feedings 
C) Small, frequent meals 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following hasn't been proven to independently help lower the risk of CHD?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight loss 
B) Smoking cessation 
C) Increase in HDL 
D) Increase in physical activity 
A) Weight loss 
B) Smoking cessation 
C) Increase in HDL 
D) Increase in physical activity

Question 7

Prior to feeding someone post-stroke, the health care professional should assess the client for

Accepted Answer

A) food intolerance. 
B) salt sensitivity. 
C) swallowing ability. 
D) hydration status. 
A) food intolerance. 
B) salt sensitivity. 
C) swallowing ability. 
D) hydration status.

Question 8

Clinical trials have shown that approximately _____ gram(s) of plant sterols per day can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 15 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 9

Which of the following is a good source of fiber that will help reduce blood lipids?

Accepted Answer

A) Barley 
B) Oats 
C) Wheat 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c 
A) Barley 
B) Oats 
C) Wheat 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c

Question 10

Which of these conditions is not considered a cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Coronary heart disease 
B) Hypertension 
C) Stroke 
D) Diabetes 
A) Coronary heart disease 
B) Hypertension 
C) Stroke 
D) Diabetes

Question 11

Brian Schmidt is a 58-year-old lawyer with a history of hypertension. His blood pressure has been under fairly good control with prescription medication. His secretary notices that he had a period of confusion and difficulty speaking at a meeting. She advises him to see his doctor.
-Brian is stable and will be transferred to a rehabilitation center.He is NPO due to dysphagia.Which is the best way to meet his nutritional needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Pureed diet 
B) Mechanical soft diet 
C) Enteral nutrition 
D) Parenteral nutrition 
A) Pureed diet 
B) Mechanical soft diet 
C) Enteral nutrition 
D) Parenteral nutrition

Question 12

If ignored, a potential consequence of atherosclerosis is

Accepted Answer

A) myocardial infarction. 
B) kidney disease. 
C) strokes. 
D) all of the above 
A) myocardial infarction. 
B) kidney disease. 
C) strokes. 
D) all of the above

Question 13

Mr.Peabody had a stroke seven days ago.Initially he was fed via tube feeding because he had dysphagia.Today the tube has been removed and his diet is advanced to mechanical soft with nectar-thick liquids.Which of the following foods would be the most appropriate for Mr.Peabody?

Accepted Answer

A) Pureed carrots 
B) Ground meat 
C) Sliced apple 
D) Apple juice 
A) Pureed carrots 
B) Ground meat 
C) Sliced apple 
D) Apple juice

Question 14

Which of the following individuals is at the highest risk for stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) A 65-year-old Caucasian with family history of heart disease 
B) A 65-year-old obese African American with a history of hypertension 
C) A 55-year-old African American with family history of hypertension 
D) A 45-year-old Caucasian with family history of diabetes 
A) A 65-year-old Caucasian with family history of heart disease 
B) A 65-year-old obese African American with a history of hypertension 
C) A 55-year-old African American with family history of hypertension 
D) A 45-year-old Caucasian with family history of diabetes

Question 15

Total cholesterol of 242 mg/dL would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) desirable. 
B) normal. 
C) borderline high. 
D) high. 
A) desirable. 
B) normal. 
C) borderline high. 
D) high.

Question 16

All of the following are consequences of smoking tobacco except

Accepted Answer

A) it encourages plaque formation. 
B) it lowers blood pressure. 
C) it increases inflammation. 
D) it increases the likelihood of blood clot formation. 
A) it encourages plaque formation. 
B) it lowers blood pressure. 
C) it increases inflammation. 
D) it increases the likelihood of blood clot formation.

Question 17

The effect of diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) decrease in serum cholesterol. 
B) decrease in serum triglycerides. 
C) increase in serum triglycerides. 
D) tendency to form thrombi. 
A) decrease in serum cholesterol. 
B) decrease in serum triglycerides. 
C) increase in serum triglycerides. 
D) tendency to form thrombi.

Question 18

Which of the following meals is lowest in sodium?

Accepted Answer

A) Pancakes, sausage, and orange juice 
B) Broiled fish, baked potato, and spinach 
C) Spaghetti with tomato sauce, carrots, and dinner roll 
D) Cheeseburger on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and ketchup and a milkshake 
A) Pancakes, sausage, and orange juice 
B) Broiled fish, baked potato, and spinach 
C) Spaghetti with tomato sauce, carrots, and dinner roll 
D) Cheeseburger on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and ketchup and a milkshake

Question 19

Margaret Leland is retired and 76 years old and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. 
-Ms.Leland is discharged from the hospital and returns to her doctor due to constipation for greater than 3 days.Which of the following is likely contributing to her change in bowl pattern?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased activity 
B) Diuretic usage 
C) Decreased intake of diet and liquids 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Decreased activity 
B) Diuretic usage 
C) Decreased intake of diet and liquids 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 20

If left untreated, hypertension can lead to

Accepted Answer

A) renal failure. 
B) heart failure. 
C) a stroke. 
D) all of the above 
A) renal failure. 
B) heart failure. 
C) a stroke. 
D) all of the above

Exam 27: Cardiovascular Diseases

People cannot usually feel the effects of which of the following?

Which of the following health care professionals evaluates the chewing and swallowing abilities of patients?

Harry has a doctor's appointment for her annual physical.The doctor has determined that he is at risk for a stroke and prescribes:

Max has been diagnosed with cardiac cachexia secondary to congestive heart failure.Which of the following would be a possible medical nutrition therapy recommendation for him?

Which of the following hasn't been proven to independently help lower the risk of CHD?

Prior to feeding someone post-stroke, the health care professional should assess the client for

Clinical trials have shown that approximately _____ gram(s) of plant sterols per day can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 15 percent.

Which of the following is a good source of fiber that will help reduce blood lipids?

Which of these conditions is not considered a cardiovascular disease?

If ignored, a potential consequence of atherosclerosis is

Mr.Peabody had a stroke seven days ago.Initially he was fed via tube feeding because he had dysphagia.Today the tube has been removed and his diet is advanced to mechanical soft with nectar-thick liquids.Which of the following foods would be the most appropriate for Mr.Peabody?

Which of the following individuals is at the highest risk for stroke?

Total cholesterol of 242 mg/dL would be classified as

All of the following are consequences of smoking tobacco except

The effect of diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids is a(n)

Which of the following meals is lowest in sodium?

If left untreated, hypertension can lead to

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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