Question 1

Describe the "5 A's" of nutrition counseling for hypertension, including examples of interventions from the dietitian.

Accepted Answer

​Assess: Check food intake, dietary habi

Question 2

Which is an example of a high-sodium product that should be limited in a patient with heart failure?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​edamame 
B)  ​flour tortillas 
C)  ​chocolate milk 
D)  ​tuna 
E)  ​eggnog 
A)  ​edamame 
B)  ​flour tortillas 
C)  ​chocolate milk 
D)  ​tuna 
E)  ​eggnog

Question 3

A(n) _______________ is defined as a non-healing break in the skin. Inadequate perfusion to the tissues (i.e., lack of oxygen) is the primary etiology for skin breakdown.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _______________ is defined as a non-healing...

Question 4

At the onset of atherosclerotic lesion formation, the damage to the endothelial layer attracts platelets to the area, which attach to the endothelium and form a small clot termed a _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the onset of atherosclerotic lesion formation,...

Question 5

A surgical procedure that typically uses the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery to "bypass" the blocked vessel is known as a(n) _______________.

Accepted Answer

coronary a

Question 6

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 7

Which condition has been a factor associated with primary hypertension?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Decreased secretion of vasopressin 
B)  ​Differences in genes that affect sodium retention 
C)  ​Increased levels of nitrous oxide in the bloodstream 
D)  ​Decreased production of angiotensinogen 
E)  ​Type 1 diabetes and diminished insulin production 
A)  ​Decreased secretion of vasopressin 
B)  ​Differences in genes that affect sodium retention 
C)  ​Increased levels of nitrous oxide in the bloodstream 
D)  ​Decreased production of angiotensinogen 
E)  ​Type 1 diabetes and diminished insulin production

Question 8

The prevailing theory for the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis is that the disease begins as a response to injury that results in hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List risk factors that are common to the development of coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular accidents.

Accepted Answer

Long-term studies have allowed researche

Question 10

A dietitian is educating a client about how to prevent infection after a heart transplant. Which foods would the dietitian counsel the client to avoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​pasteurized milk 
B)  ​homemade eggnog 
C)  ​canned fish 
D)  ​cooked sprouts 
E)  ​hard cheese 
A)  ​pasteurized milk 
B)  ​homemade eggnog 
C)  ​canned fish 
D)  ​cooked sprouts 
E)  ​hard cheese

Question 11

Which is an example of a modifiable risk factor that contributed to PT's condition?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​obesity 
B)  ​family history 
C)  ​ethnicity 
D)  ​gender 
E)  ​age 
A)  ​obesity 
B)  ​family history 
C)  ​ethnicity 
D)  ​gender 
E)  ​age

Question 12

Which is a true statement regarding a heart transplant?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Most transplant surgeries are performed on patients younger than 40 years old. 
B)  ​A heart-lung bypass machine is hooked up in order to provide blood to the patient's body after surgery. 
C)  ​The aorta and pulmonary arteries are not replaced as part of the surgery. 
D)  ​Aldosterone antagonists and immunosuppressant medications are administered after surgery to prevent rejection. 
E)  ​Recovery often involves 3 months in the hospital and 6 months of monitoring by the transplant team for organ rejection. 
A)  ​Most transplant surgeries are performed on patients younger than 40 years old. 
B)  ​A heart-lung bypass machine is hooked up in order to provide blood to the patient's body after surgery. 
C)  ​The aorta and pulmonary arteries are not replaced as part of the surgery. 
D)  ​Aldosterone antagonists and immunosuppressant medications are administered after surgery to prevent rejection. 
E)  ​Recovery often involves 3 months in the hospital and 6 months of monitoring by the transplant team for organ rejection.

Question 13

The force exerted by the blood on the walls of blood vessels during the contraction of the ventricles is termed _______________.

Accepted Answer

systolic b

Question 14

One tsp of table salt is equivalent to _______________ mg sodium.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One tsp of table salt is equivalent...

Question 15

A(n) _______________ is a medical procedure used for heart failure that mechanically pumps blood from the left side of the heart to the rest of the body.

Accepted Answer

left ventr

Question 16

The four basic steps of food safety are: clean, separate, cook, and:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​eat. 
B)  ​dispose. 
C)  ​chill. 
D)  ​store. 
E)  ​consume. 
A)  ​eat. 
B)  ​dispose. 
C)  ​chill. 
D)  ​store. 
E)  ​consume.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

List examples of foods to choose and foods to avoid when decreasing saturated fat and increasing unsaturated fats in the following categories: dairy products, fats and oils, breads and cereals.

Accepted Answer

Dairy products: Choose low-fat cheese, i

Question 20

A dietitian is counseling a client with atherosclerosis about how to make therapeutic lifestyle changes. Which food item should the dietitian advise the client to choose less often?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​soft or liquid margarine 
B)  ​buttermilk 
C)  ​whole eggs 
D)  ​cottage cheese 
E)  ​pasta 
A)  ​soft or liquid margarine 
B)  ​buttermilk 
C)  ​whole eggs 
D)  ​cottage cheese 
E)  ​pasta

Exam 13: Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Describe the "5 A's" of nutrition counseling for hypertension, including examples of interventions from the dietitian.

Which is an example of a high-sodium product that should be limited in a patient with heart failure?​

A(n) _______________ is defined as a non-healing break in the skin. Inadequate perfusion to the tissues (i.e., lack of oxygen) is the primary etiology for skin breakdown.

At the onset of atherosclerotic lesion formation, the damage to the endothelial layer attracts platelets to the area, which attach to the endothelium and form a small clot termed a _______________.

A surgical procedure that typically uses the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery to "bypass" the blocked vessel is known as a(n) _______________.

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

Which condition has been a factor associated with primary hypertension?​

The prevailing theory for the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis is that the disease begins as a response to injury that results in hemorrhage.

List risk factors that are common to the development of coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular accidents.

A dietitian is educating a client about how to prevent infection after a heart transplant. Which foods would the dietitian counsel the client to avoid?

Which is an example of a modifiable risk factor that contributed to PT's condition?​

Which is a true statement regarding a heart transplant?​

The force exerted by the blood on the walls of blood vessels during the contraction of the ventricles is termed _______________.

One tsp of table salt is equivalent to _______________ mg sodium.

A(n) _______________ is a medical procedure used for heart failure that mechanically pumps blood from the left side of the heart to the rest of the body.

The four basic steps of food safety are: clean, separate, cook, and:​

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

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

List examples of foods to choose and foods to avoid when decreasing saturated fat and increasing unsaturated fats in the following categories: dairy products, fats and oils, breads and cereals.

A dietitian is counseling a client with atherosclerosis about how to make therapeutic lifestyle changes. Which food item should the dietitian advise the client to choose less often?​

Role of the Dietitian in the Health Care System

The Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment - Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Enteral and Parental Nutrition Support

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 Gastrointenstinal 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

Neoplastic Disease

HIV and Aids

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

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Which is an example of a high-sodium product that should be limited in a patient with heart failure?

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

Which condition has been a factor associated with primary hypertension?

Which is an example of a modifiable risk factor that contributed to PT's condition?

Which is a true statement regarding a heart transplant?

The four basic steps of food safety are: clean, separate, cook, and:

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

A dietitian is counseling a client with atherosclerosis about how to make therapeutic lifestyle changes. Which food item should the dietitian advise the client to choose less often?