Question 1

In order to assess a person's risk for CHD, a complete lipoprotein profile should be obtained every five years beginning at age:

Accepted Answer

A)  15. 
B)  20. 
C)  35. 
D)  45. 
E)  50. 
A)  15. 
B)  20. 
C)  35. 
D)  45. 
E)  50.

Question 2

Low levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) are:

Accepted Answer

A)  affiliated with hypertension and hemorrhagic stroke. 
B)  associated with underweight. 
C)  not a good predictor of CHD risk. 
D)  more prevalent in females. 
E)  highly predictive of CHD risk. 
A)  affiliated with hypertension and hemorrhagic stroke. 
B)  associated with underweight. 
C)  not a good predictor of CHD risk. 
D)  more prevalent in females. 
E)  highly predictive of CHD risk.

Question 3

The number of deaths from CVD is greater among men than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Based on her 24-hour recall, which dietary recommendation is appropriate for Mrs. Winslow if she is to lower her blood lipids with diet alone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat more whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. 
B)  Drink less milk and eat less ice cream. 
C)  Choose foods high in insoluble fibers. 
D)  Eat fewer carbohydrates and choose more high-protein foods. 
E)  Limit alcohol intake to no more than two drinks per day. 
A)  Eat more whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. 
B)  Drink less milk and eat less ice cream. 
C)  Choose foods high in insoluble fibers. 
D)  Eat fewer carbohydrates and choose more high-protein foods. 
E)  Limit alcohol intake to no more than two drinks per day.

Question 5

Hemorrhagic strokes occur in _____ percent of cases and result from bleeding within the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  13 
C)  46 
D)  61 
E)  87 
A)  8 
B)  13 
C)  46 
D)  61 
E)  87

Question 6

The primary dietary recommendation for heart failure is protein restriction in those using diuretics .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient has begun taking furosemide to manage heart failure. What food should the nurse recommend that the patient consume frequently while taking this drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  bananas 
B)  peanut butter 
C)  legumes 
D)  milk 
E)  cabbage 
A)  bananas 
B)  peanut butter 
C)  legumes 
D)  milk 
E)  cabbage

Question 8

Because of diuretic use and reduced physical activity, patients with heart failure are at higher risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  diarrhea. 
B)  pressure sores. 
C)  infection. 
D)  constipation. 
E)  delayed wound healing. 
A)  diarrhea. 
B)  pressure sores. 
C)  infection. 
D)  constipation. 
E)  delayed wound healing.

Question 9

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient's lipid profile shows elevated total cholesterol and LDL. The nurse recommends which nutrition interventions to help the patient manage his cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat less fiber. 
B)  Consume less saturated fat. 
C)  Consume less polyunsaturated fat. 
D)  Eat more protein. 
E)  Consume more trans fats. 
A)  Eat less fiber. 
B)  Consume less saturated fat. 
C)  Consume less polyunsaturated fat. 
D)  Eat more protein. 
E)  Consume more trans fats.

Question 10

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, bacon, toast with butter and jelly, 2% milk
Lunch: Hamburger pizza, salad with Italian dressing, Coke
Snack: 3 chocolate cookies, 2% milk
Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn on the cob, sweet tea, coconut cake
Snack: Ice cream
What level of risk would Mrs. Winslow's HDL level be classified as?

Accepted Answer

A)  no risk 
B)  desirable 
C)  borderline risk 
D)  high risk 
E)  very high risk 
A)  no risk 
B)  desirable 
C)  borderline risk 
D)  high risk 
E)  very high risk

Question 11

Describe the appropriate dietary intervention for a heart attack victim once he or she has been stabilized.

Accepted Answer

A heart attack occurs when the blood sup

Question 12

What outcome from a stroke would most likely affect a patient's nutrition status?

Accepted Answer

A)  h eadache 
B)  b reathing difficulties 
C)  d ysphagia 
D)  u rinary retention 
E)  c onfusion 
A)  h eadache 
B)  b reathing difficulties 
C)  d ysphagia 
D)  u rinary retention 
E)  c onfusion

Question 13

Clinical studies suggest that an overweight hypertensive individual can reduce his blood pressure by losing weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 
E)  dish with suction cups 
A)  utensil holder 
B)  rocker knife 
C)  flexible straw 
D)  two-handed cup 
E)  dish with suction cups

Question 15

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, bacon, toast with butter and jelly, 2% milk
Lunch: Hamburger pizza, salad with Italian dressing, Coke
Snack: 3 chocolate cookies, 2% milk
Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn on the cob, sweet tea, coconut cake
Snack: Ice cream
How many diet-related major risk factors for coronary heart disease does Mrs. Winslow have?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 16

The risk of atherosclerosis increases with which factor(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking 
B)  exercise 
C)  hypotension 
D)  excess sun exposure 
E)  insufficient vaccinations 
A)  smoking 
B)  exercise 
C)  hypotension 
D)  excess sun exposure 
E)  insufficient vaccinations

Question 17

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice The nurse is working with a patient who recently had a stroke. The patient frequently chokes and coughs when eating and is having difficulty feeding herself. The nurse understands that the best way to ensure adequate nutrition for the patient may be:

Accepted Answer

A)  to have an aid feed her each meal. 
B)  to provide tube feedings for the patient. 
C)  to ask a family member to be present at each meal. 
D)  to place the patient on TPN. 
E)  to change the patient's status to NPO until another solution can be found. 
A)  to have an aid feed her each meal. 
B)  to provide tube feedings for the patient. 
C)  to ask a family member to be present at each meal. 
D)  to place the patient on TPN. 
E)  to change the patient's status to NPO until another solution can be found.

Question 18

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ischemia refers to a deficiency of blood and oxygen delivery to the tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient's lab work shows severe hypertriglyceridemia with blood triglycerides of 175 mg/dL. The nurse understands that the patient's fat intake should be limited to _____% of kcalories per day in order to prevent dangerous complications.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10 
B)  15-20 
C)  20-25 
D)  25-35 
E)  30-40 
A)  5-10 
B)  15-20 
C)  20-25 
D)  25-35 
E)  30-40

Exam 21: Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

In order to assess a person's risk for CHD, a complete lipoprotein profile should be obtained every five years beginning at age:

Low levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) are:

The number of deaths from CVD is greater among men than women.

Based on her 24-hour recall, which dietary recommendation is appropriate for Mrs. Winslow if she is to lower her blood lipids with diet alone?

Hemorrhagic strokes occur in _____ percent of cases and result from bleeding within the brain.

The primary dietary recommendation for heart failure is protein restriction in those using diuretics .

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient has begun taking furosemide to manage heart failure. What food should the nurse recommend that the patient consume frequently while taking this drug?

Because of diuretic use and reduced physical activity, patients with heart failure are at higher risk of:

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient's lipid profile shows elevated total cholesterol and LDL. The nurse recommends which nutrition interventions to help the patient manage his cholesterol?

Describe the appropriate dietary intervention for a heart attack victim once he or she has been stabilized.

What outcome from a stroke would most likely affect a patient's nutrition status?

Clinical studies suggest that an overweight hypertensive individual can reduce his blood pressure by losing weight.

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

The risk of atherosclerosis increases with which factor(s)?

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice The nurse is working with a patient who recently had a stroke. The patient frequently chokes and coughs when eating and is having difficulty feeding herself. The nurse understands that the best way to ensure adequate nutrition for the patient may be:

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide.

Ischemia refers to a deficiency of blood and oxygen delivery to the tissues.

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient's lab work shows severe hypertriglyceridemia with blood triglycerides of 175 mg/dL. The nurse understands that the patient's fat intake should be limited to _____% of kcalories per day in order to prevent dangerous complications.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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