Question 1

Which information about fluid restriction is essential as part of educating a client with the risk of heart failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase sodium intake to offset fluid loss. 
B)  Count all beverages and foods such as soups, sherbet, and gelatin within the fluid allowance. 
C)  Use warm or hot foods to control thirst. 
D)  Check body weight 3 times daily. 
E)  Limit fluid intake to 4 quarts per day. 
A)  Increase sodium intake to offset fluid loss. 
B)  Count all beverages and foods such as soups, sherbet, and gelatin within the fluid allowance. 
C)  Use warm or hot foods to control thirst. 
D)  Check body weight 3 times daily. 
E)  Limit fluid intake to 4 quarts per day.

Question 2

Write down the formula used for calculating blood flow and resistance.

Accepted Answer

Flow = Δ pressure /

Question 3

Symptoms of angina may include nausea, pain in the arm and neck, sweating, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  hemorrhage 
B)  chills 
C)  edema 
D)  rash 
E)  shortness of breath 
A)  hemorrhage 
B)  chills 
C)  edema 
D)  rash 
E)  shortness of breath

Question 4

The protein portion of the lipoprotein that provides structural integrity and allows for receptors to recognize the lipoprotein particle is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a chylomicron 
B)  an amino acid receptor 
C)  bradykinin 
D)  the fibrinolytic factor 
E)  an apolipoprotein 
A)  a chylomicron 
B)  an amino acid receptor 
C)  bradykinin 
D)  the fibrinolytic factor 
E)  an apolipoprotein

Question 5

Atherosclerosis in the leg can result in _______________ and possibly the tissue death associated with gangrene and even loss of a limb.

Accepted Answer

peripheral vascular

Question 6

An individual who is currently taking antihypertensive medication is not considered to have hypertension if the blood pressure normalizes as a result of the medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe each of the components of nutrition intervention for heart failure, including sodium restriction, energy and protein requirements, fluid intake, and drug-nutrient interactions.

Accepted Answer

A 2000-mg sodium diet is a standard init

Question 8

Which is an example of a polyunsaturated fat source?

Accepted Answer

A)  butter 
B)  corn oil 
C)  lard 
D)  coconut oil 
E)  palm oil 
A)  butter 
B)  corn oil 
C)  lard 
D)  coconut oil 
E)  palm oil

Question 9

In the diet, _______________ appear to behave similarly to saturated fatty acids in that they increase total cholesterol and LDL levels and perhaps lower HDL levels.

Accepted Answer

trans fatt

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of an echocardiogram?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves attaching radionucleotides to red blood cells to allow the visualization of a beating heart. 
B)  It involves measuring vital signs after a session of prescribed exercise on a treadmill. 
C)  It involves the graphic recording of the heart's electrical activity. 
D)  It involves inserting a catheter from an appropriate artery or vein into the ventricle. 
E)  It involves documenting the anatomy and function of the heart using sound waves. 
A)  It involves attaching radionucleotides to red blood cells to allow the visualization of a beating heart. 
B)  It involves measuring vital signs after a session of prescribed exercise on a treadmill. 
C)  It involves the graphic recording of the heart's electrical activity. 
D)  It involves inserting a catheter from an appropriate artery or vein into the ventricle. 
E)  It involves documenting the anatomy and function of the heart using sound waves.

Question 11

List the classifications of complications that can occur in a person who suffers a myocardial infarction.

Accepted Answer

Complications may include dist

Question 12

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed in females because they tend to experience angina pain differently than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Typically, heart failure begins with the _______________, the heart's primary pumping chamber.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Typically, heart failure begins with the _______________,...

Question 14

A _______________ mg sodium diet is a standard initial recommendation for individuals with heart failure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ mg sodium diet is a...

Question 15

Which best describes surgical ventricular restoration?

Accepted Answer

A)  An implant is placed in the chest when the right and left sides of the heart do not contract at the same time . 
B)  A device mechanically pumps blood from the left side of the heart to the rest of the body . 
C)  A procedure that restores the normal geometry of the left ventricle by removing scarred areas of heart tissue . 
D)  A person's failing heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a suitable deceased donor . 
E)  Sensors are placed in the ventricles to regulate electrical impulses coming from the SA node . 
A)  An implant is placed in the chest when the right and left sides of the heart do not contract at the same time . 
B)  A device mechanically pumps blood from the left side of the heart to the rest of the body . 
C)  A procedure that restores the normal geometry of the left ventricle by removing scarred areas of heart tissue . 
D)  A person's failing heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a suitable deceased donor . 
E)  Sensors are placed in the ventricles to regulate electrical impulses coming from the SA node .

Question 16

Clients with atrial fibrillation should be educated on foods that are high in vitamin K and how to check product labels for vitamin K contents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The DASH eating plan recommends daily servings of various foods including:

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 servings of vegetables daily 
B)  4-5 servings of fruits daily 
C)  4-5 servings of low-fat dairy products daily 
D)  4-5 servings of nuts and seeds daily 
E)  2-3 servings of sweets daily 
A)  1-2 servings of vegetables daily 
B)  4-5 servings of fruits daily 
C)  4-5 servings of low-fat dairy products daily 
D)  4-5 servings of nuts and seeds daily 
E)  2-3 servings of sweets daily

Question 18

Though many myocardial cells have the capability of generating spontaneous electrical activity, electrical activity is initiated at the atrioventricular (AV) node.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A comprehensive approach that addresses multiple lifestyle factors has the most significant effect on blood pressure control for hypertensive individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which lifestyle change is recommended to control hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  engaging in 30 minutes of physical activity per month 
B)  avoiding consumption of alcohol completely 
C)  consuming more than 3400 mg of sodium per day 
D)  increasing fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy in the diet 
E)  maintaining the BMI between 25 and 29.9 
A)  engaging in 30 minutes of physical activity per month 
B)  avoiding consumption of alcohol completely 
C)  consuming more than 3400 mg of sodium per day 
D)  increasing fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy in the diet 
E)  maintaining the BMI between 25 and 29.9

Exam 13: Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Which information about fluid restriction is essential as part of educating a client with the risk of heart failure?

Write down the formula used for calculating blood flow and resistance.

Symptoms of angina may include nausea, pain in the arm and neck, sweating, and:

The protein portion of the lipoprotein that provides structural integrity and allows for receptors to recognize the lipoprotein particle is called:

Atherosclerosis in the leg can result in _______________ and possibly the tissue death associated with gangrene and even loss of a limb.

An individual who is currently taking antihypertensive medication is not considered to have hypertension if the blood pressure normalizes as a result of the medication.

Describe each of the components of nutrition intervention for heart failure, including sodium restriction, energy and protein requirements, fluid intake, and drug-nutrient interactions.

Which is an example of a polyunsaturated fat source?

In the diet, _______________ appear to behave similarly to saturated fatty acids in that they increase total cholesterol and LDL levels and perhaps lower HDL levels.

Which of the following statements is true of an echocardiogram?

List the classifications of complications that can occur in a person who suffers a myocardial infarction.

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed in females because they tend to experience angina pain differently than men.

Typically, heart failure begins with the _______________, the heart's primary pumping chamber.

A _______________ mg sodium diet is a standard initial recommendation for individuals with heart failure.

Which best describes surgical ventricular restoration?

Clients with atrial fibrillation should be educated on foods that are high in vitamin K and how to check product labels for vitamin K contents.

The DASH eating plan recommends daily servings of various foods including:

Though many myocardial cells have the capability of generating spontaneous electrical activity, electrical activity is initiated at the atrioventricular (AV) node.

A comprehensive approach that addresses multiple lifestyle factors has the most significant effect on blood pressure control for hypertensive individuals.

Which lifestyle change is recommended to control hypertension?

Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Health Care System

Overview the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition Informatics and Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury the Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

Pharmacology

Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Renal System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

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