Question 1

Hemorrhagic strokes occur in about ____ percent of cases.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  13 
C)  56 
D)  87 
A)  5 
B)  13 
C)  56 
D)  87

Question 2

About ____ of plant sterols or stanols daily can lower cholesterol by 5 to10%.

Accepted Answer

A)  500 milligrams 
B)  2 grams 
C)  5 grams 
D)  8 grams 
A)  500 milligrams 
B)  2 grams 
C)  5 grams 
D)  8 grams

Question 3

The DASH Eating Plan limits total cholesterol to less than ____ mg per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  150 
B)  200 
C)  300 
D)  350 
A)  150 
B)  200 
C)  300 
D)  350

Question 4

The stress of blood flow along the artery walls is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  shear stress 
B)  metabolic stress 
C)  inflammatory stress 
D)  thrombotic stress 
A)  shear stress 
B)  metabolic stress 
C)  inflammatory stress 
D)  thrombotic stress

Question 5

Michael, who was right-handed, suffered the traumatic amputation of his right arm below the elbow in an industrial accident. Which item may help him feed himself independently?

Accepted Answer

A)  rocker or roller knives 
B)  flatware with built-up handles 
C)  flatware with modified handle 
D)  weighted utensils 
A)  rocker or roller knives 
B)  flatware with built-up handles 
C)  flatware with modified handle 
D)  weighted utensils

Question 6

When patients have edema associated with chronic heart failure, physicians usually order ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol restriction and bile acid sequestrants 
B)  saturated fat restriction and corticosteroids 
C)  sodium restriction and diuretics 
D)  carbohydrate restriction and insulin 
A)  cholesterol restriction and bile acid sequestrants 
B)  saturated fat restriction and corticosteroids 
C)  sodium restriction and diuretics 
D)  carbohydrate restriction and insulin

Question 7

The American Heart Association recommends eating at least ____ servings of fatty fish per week for CHD risk reduction.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five

Question 8

What describes the relationship of over-the-counter (OTC) fish oil supplements to the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  OTC supplements typically provide 4 g of combined eicosapentaenoic acid (EP
A)  and docosahexanoic acid (DH
A)  per capsule. 
B)  OTC supplements provide small amounts of EPA/DHA, requiring the use of 10 to13 capsules daily. 
C)  OTC supplements contain so much EPA and DHA that the patient would be at risk for toxicity. 
D)  OTC supplements provide enough EPA and DHA, but they may cause depression and should be avoided 
A)  OTC supplements typically provide 4 g of combined eicosapentaenoic acid (EP
A)  and docosahexanoic acid (DH
A)  per capsule. 
B)  OTC supplements provide small amounts of EPA/DHA, requiring the use of 10 to13 capsules daily. 
C)  OTC supplements contain so much EPA and DHA that the patient would be at risk for toxicity. 
D)  OTC supplements provide enough EPA and DHA, but they may cause depression and should be avoided

Question 9

Margaret Leland The prognosis for cardiac cachexia is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  generally good 
B)  fair 
C)  fair, with prompt intervention 
D)  poor 
A)  generally good 
B)  fair 
C)  fair, with prompt intervention 
D)  poor

Question 10

Margaret Leland Which medication is appropriate to improve Ms. Leland's fluid status?

Accepted Answer

A)  diuretic 
B)  vasodilator 
C)  insulin 
D)  anticoagulant 
A)  diuretic 
B)  vasodilator 
C)  insulin 
D)  anticoagulant

Question 11

Describe risk factors for stroke that can be modified and how.

Accepted Answer

Stroke is largely preventable by recogni

Question 12

Which individual is at the highest risk for stroke?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Describe when it might be appropriate to initiate drug therapy for people with CHD. What types of drug therapies are used?

Accepted Answer

Individuals who cannot improve CHD risk

Question 14

Ms. Conley has congestive heart failure with liver enlargement. What should she avoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  liquid supplements 
B)  high-fiber foods 
C)  alcohol 
D)  exercise 
A)  liquid supplements 
B)  high-fiber foods 
C)  alcohol 
D)  exercise

Question 15

When a blood clot or an air bubble travels in the bloodstream and obstructs the blood vessel, causing sudden tissue death, it is called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  embolism 
B)  platelet 
C)  aneurysm 
D)  thrombus 
A)  embolism 
B)  platelet 
C)  aneurysm 
D)  thrombus

Question 16

Following a heart attack, what type of diet would a patient most likely require?

Accepted Answer

A)  low-carbohydrate diet 
B)  neutropenic diet 
C)  low-fiber diet 
D)  sodium-restricted diet 
A)  low-carbohydrate diet 
B)  neutropenic diet 
C)  low-fiber diet 
D)  sodium-restricted diet

Question 17

Mr. Silvestri is not able to grasp his utensils, nor can he feed himself. Which professional can best help him?

Accepted Answer

A)  registered dietitian 
B)  registered nurse 
C)  occupational therapist 
D)  physical therapist 
A)  registered dietitian 
B)  registered nurse 
C)  occupational therapist 
D)  physical therapist

Question 18

Which medication reduces blood pressure by reducing blood volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  diuretics 
B)  angiotensin-converting enzyme (AC
E)  inhibitors 
C)  beta blockers 
D)  calcium channel blockers 
A)  diuretics 
B)  angiotensin-converting enzyme (AC
E)  inhibitors 
C)  beta blockers 
D)  calcium channel blockers

Question 19

In women, high risk of coronary heart disease occurs when HDL levels are below ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  125 
C)  175 
D)  200 
A)  50 
B)  125 
C)  175 
D)  200

Question 20

According to the DASH Eating Plan, a person on a 2000-kcal diet should include how many servings of milk products each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 
B)  3 to 4 
C)  4 to 5 
D)  5 to 6 
A)  2 to 3 
B)  3 to 4 
C)  4 to 5 
D)  5 to 6

Exam 27: Cardiovascular Diseases

Hemorrhagic strokes occur in about ____ percent of cases.

About ____ of plant sterols or stanols daily can lower cholesterol by 5 to10%.

The DASH Eating Plan limits total cholesterol to less than ____ mg per day.

The stress of blood flow along the artery walls is known as ____.

Michael, who was right-handed, suffered the traumatic amputation of his right arm below the elbow in an industrial accident. Which item may help him feed himself independently?

When patients have edema associated with chronic heart failure, physicians usually order ____.

The American Heart Association recommends eating at least ____ servings of fatty fish per week for CHD risk reduction.

What describes the relationship of over-the-counter (OTC) fish oil supplements to the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia?

Margaret Leland The prognosis for cardiac cachexia is ____.

Margaret Leland Which medication is appropriate to improve Ms. Leland's fluid status?

Describe risk factors for stroke that can be modified and how.

Which individual is at the highest risk for stroke?

Describe when it might be appropriate to initiate drug therapy for people with CHD. What types of drug therapies are used?

Ms. Conley has congestive heart failure with liver enlargement. What should she avoid?

When a blood clot or an air bubble travels in the bloodstream and obstructs the blood vessel, causing sudden tissue death, it is called a(n) ____.

Following a heart attack, what type of diet would a patient most likely require?

Mr. Silvestri is not able to grasp his utensils, nor can he feed himself. Which professional can best help him?

Which medication reduces blood pressure by reducing blood volume?

In women, high risk of coronary heart disease occurs when HDL levels are below ____.

According to the DASH Eating Plan, a person on a 2000-kcal diet should include how many servings of milk products each day?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

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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