Question 1

Severe malnutrition that develops as a consequence of heart failure is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiomyopathy. 
B)  cardiomegaly. 
C)  cardiac cachexia. 
D)  tachycardia. 
E)  endocarditis. 
A)  cardiomyopathy. 
B)  cardiomegaly. 
C)  cardiac cachexia. 
D)  tachycardia. 
E)  endocarditis.

Question 2

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary artery disease. 
B)  cardiovascular disease. 
C)  coronary heart disease. 
D)  ischemic heart disease. 
E)  coronary vessel disease. 
A)  coronary artery disease. 
B)  cardiovascular disease. 
C)  coronary heart disease. 
D)  ischemic heart disease. 
E)  coronary vessel disease.

Question 3

The DASH diet is useful for treating hypertension and also reduces the risk of CHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What has been shown to increase the effectiveness of the DASH diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  l ow sodium intake 
B)  h igh protein intake 
C)  s upplements of the water-soluble vitamins 
D)  l ow potassium intake 
E)  i ron supplements 
A)  l ow sodium intake 
B)  h igh protein intake 
C)  s upplements of the water-soluble vitamins 
D)  l ow potassium intake 
E)  i ron supplements

Question 5

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

Question 6

The most common cause of an aneurysm is high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The plaque that develops from atherosclerosis is made up of:

Accepted Answer

A)  red blood cells. 
B)  high-density lipoproteins. 
C)  fibrous connective tissue. 
D)  white blood cells. 
E)  enzymes. 
A)  red blood cells. 
B)  high-density lipoproteins. 
C)  fibrous connective tissue. 
D)  white blood cells. 
E)  enzymes.

Question 8

Which team member works with the client to evaluate the need for special feeding devices and then teaches the client how to use the device?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Desirable resting systolic blood pressure for adults is

Accepted Answer

A)  <105 mmHg. 
B)  <110 mmHg. 
C)  <120 mmHg. 
D)  <130 mmHg. 
E)  <140 mmHg. 
A)  <105 mmHg. 
B)  <110 mmHg. 
C)  <120 mmHg. 
D)  <130 mmHg. 
E)  <140 mmHg.

Question 10

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Mrs. Smith is a 59-year-old African-American female who is 5' 2" tall and weighs 180 pounds. 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 raise her HDL levels, the nurse recommends that Mrs. Smith:

Accepted Answer

A)  quit smoking. 
B)  control her blood pressure. 
C)  consume less sodium. 
D)  take fish oils. 
E)  monitor her blood glucose levels. 
A)  quit smoking. 
B)  control her blood pressure. 
C)  consume less sodium. 
D)  take fish oils. 
E)  monitor her blood glucose levels.

Question 11

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A nurse is working with a family who is concerned that their father is at risk of having a stroke. What is a risk factor for stroke that the nurse should include when educating this family?

Accepted Answer

A)  m ale gender 
B)  p hysical inactivity 
C)  e levated HDL cholesterol 
D)  i ncreased intake of sugar 
E)  history of a brain tumor 
A)  m ale gender 
B)  p hysical inactivity 
C)  e levated HDL cholesterol 
D)  i ncreased intake of sugar 
E)  history of a brain tumor

Severe malnutrition that develops as a consequence of heart failure is called:

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as:

The DASH diet is useful for treating hypertension and also reduces the risk of CHD.

What has been shown to increase the effectiveness of the DASH diet?

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

The most common cause of an aneurysm is high blood pressure.

The plaque that develops from atherosclerosis is made up of:

Which team member works with the client to evaluate the need for special feeding devices and then teaches the client how to use the device?

Desirable resting systolic blood pressure for adults is

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A nurse is working with a family who is concerned that their father is at risk of having a stroke. What is a risk factor for stroke that the nurse should include when educating this family?

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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Exam 21: Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Severe malnutrition that develops as a consequence of heart failure is called:

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as:

The DASH diet is useful for treating hypertension and also reduces the risk of CHD.

What has been shown to increase the effectiveness of the DASH diet?

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

The most common cause of an aneurysm is high blood pressure.

The plaque that develops from atherosclerosis is made up of:

Which team member works with the client to evaluate the need for special feeding devices and then teaches the client how to use the device?

Desirable resting systolic blood pressure for adults is

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A nurse is working with a family who is concerned that their father is at risk of having a stroke. What is a risk factor for stroke that the nurse should include when educating this family?

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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