Question 1

What is the term for an accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A) plaque 
B) platelets 
C) thrombosis 
D) embolism 
A) plaque 
B) platelets 
C) thrombosis 
D) embolism

Question 2

The most common cause of aneurysms is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) genetic defects 
B) external injury 
C) advancing age 
D) atherosclerosis 
A) genetic defects 
B) external injury 
C) advancing age 
D) atherosclerosis

Question 3

Monica is extremely weak following a bone marrow transplant to treat her cancer. She is anxious to regain her independence. Which item may help her drink beverages?

Accepted Answer

A) cut-out plastic cup 
B) slotted cup 
C) two-handed cup 
D) covered cup 
A) cut-out plastic cup 
B) slotted cup 
C) two-handed cup 
D) covered cup

Question 4

Which medication reduces blood pressure by reducing blood volume?

Accepted Answer

A) diuretics 
B) ACE inhibitors 
C) beta -blockers 
D) calcium  channel blockers 
A) diuretics 
B) ACE inhibitors 
C) beta -blockers 
D) calcium  channel blockers

Question 5

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 6

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

Question 7

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 8

Impaired blood circulation in the legs that can cause fatigue and pain while walking is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) angina pectoris 
B) shearing 
C) intermittent claudication 
D) an aneurysm 
A) angina pectoris 
B) shearing 
C) intermittent claudication 
D) an aneurysm

Question 9

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 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: a blood clot formed within a blood vessel that remains attached to its place of origin

Accepted Answer

The Answer of heart failure and aneurysm and transient ischemic is...

Question 11

Ideally, thrombolytic drugs should be used within ____ hours following an ischemic stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) 4.5 
B) 5.5 
C) 6.5 
D) 7.5 
A) 4.5 
B) 5.5 
C) 6.5 
D) 7.5

Question 12

Which medication reduces blood pressure by inhibiting vasoconstriction?

Accepted Answer

A) diuretics 
B) ACE inhibitors 
C) beta-blockers 
D) calcium channel blockers 
A) diuretics 
B) ACE inhibitors 
C) beta-blockers 
D) calcium channel blockers

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: an abnormal accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in blood vessels

Accepted Answer

The Answer of aneurysm and embolus and ischemia and cardiac is...

Question 14

Which intervention would be most successful in reducing sodium intake with eating and preparing foods? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​S elect mostly packaged foods and canned goods. 
B) ​D rink 1 to 3 glasses of water each night before bed. 
C) S ubstitute chicken broth for wine, milk, or water in recipes. 
D) ​A void putting salt on foods while at the table. 
A) ​S elect mostly packaged foods and canned goods. 
B) ​D rink 1 to 3 glasses of water each night before bed. 
C) S ubstitute chicken broth for wine, milk, or water in recipes. 
D) ​A void putting salt on foods while at the table.

Question 15

Factors that generally worsen atherosclerosis or lead to complications are those that cause plaque rupture or ____.

Accepted Answer

A) severe bleeding 
B) red blood cell formation 
C) blood coagulation 
D) decreased inflammation 
A) severe bleeding 
B) red blood cell formation 
C) blood coagulation 
D) decreased inflammation

Question 16

Medications used to reduce LDL levels include ____.

Accepted Answer

A) aspirin 
B) antihypertensives 
C) statins 
D) diuretics 
A) aspirin 
B) antihypertensives 
C) statins 
D) diuretics

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: failure of the heart to pump adequate blood, resulting in fluid congestion in tissues and veins leading to the heart

Accepted Answer

The Answer of thrombus and heart failure and cardiac cachexia is...

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: condition caused by ischemia in the heart muscle that results in discomfort or dull pain in the chest region; the pain often radiates to the left shoulder and arm, or to the back, neck, and lower jaw

Accepted Answer

The Answer of transient ischemic attack and heart failure and is...

Question 19

Left-sided heart failure often leads to ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) pulmonary edema 
B) ascites 
C) esophageal varices 
D) gastroparesis 
A) pulmonary edema 
B) ascites 
C) esophageal varices 
D) gastroparesis

Question 20

Which blood pressure reading is indicative of prehypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) 117/80 mm Hg 
B) 125/80 mm Hg 
C) 140/90 mm Hg 
D) 140/80 mm Hg 
A) 117/80 mm Hg 
B) 125/80 mm Hg 
C) 140/90 mm Hg 
D) 140/80 mm Hg

Exam 27: Cardiovascular Diseases

What is the term for an accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in blood vessels?

The most common cause of aneurysms is ____.

Monica is extremely weak following a bone marrow transplant to treat her cancer. She is anxious to regain her independence. Which item may help her drink beverages?

Which medication reduces blood pressure by reducing blood volume?

Hemorrhagic strokes occur in about ____ percent of cases.

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

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

Impaired blood circulation in the legs that can cause fatigue and pain while walking is called ____.

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

Ideally, thrombolytic drugs should be used within ____ hours following an ischemic stroke.

Which medication reduces blood pressure by inhibiting vasoconstriction?

Which intervention would be most successful in reducing sodium intake with eating and preparing foods? ​

Factors that generally worsen atherosclerosis or lead to complications are those that cause plaque rupture or ____.

Medications used to reduce LDL levels include ____.

Left-sided heart failure often leads to ____. ​

Which blood pressure reading is indicative of prehypertension?

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

Filters

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

Which intervention would be most successful in reducing sodium intake with eating and preparing foods?

Left-sided heart failure often leads to ____.