Question 1

_______________ is a term used to describe the condition of persons who present with either an acute MI or unstable angina.

Accepted Answer

Acute coro

Question 2

_______________ produced in the endothelial cells controls the normal relaxation of smooth muscle in the arteries and arterioles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ produced in the endothelial cells controls...

Question 3

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 4

Patients who have structural heart disease but demonstrate no symptoms of heart failure are classified as having which stage of the disease?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​A 
B)  ​B 
C)  ​C 
D)  ​D 
E)  ​E 
A)  ​A 
B)  ​B 
C)  ​C 
D)  ​D 
E)  ​E

Question 5

Which medication is recommended for a low-risk patient with atrial fibrillation?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​warfarin 
B)  ​vitamin K 
C)  ​dabigatran 
D)  ​aspirin 
E)  ​rivaroxaban 
A)  ​warfarin 
B)  ​vitamin K 
C)  ​dabigatran 
D)  ​aspirin 
E)  ​rivaroxaban

Question 6

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

Question 7

_______________ is used to determine the dosage of anticoagulant medication for patients with atrial fibrillation.

Accepted Answer

Clotting rate, inter

Question 8

During the immediate post-MI period, oral intake may be _______________ due to pain, anxiety, fatigue, and shortness of breath.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the immediate post-MI period, oral intake...

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

A dietitian is reviewing the laboratory results of a client's total cholesterol levels. The results are 210 mg/dL. These results would be classified as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​desirable. 
B)  ​normal. 
C)  ​borderline high. 
D)  ​high. 
E)  ​excessive. 
A)  ​desirable. 
B)  ​normal. 
C)  ​borderline high. 
D)  ​high. 
E)  ​excessive.

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Based on the available clinical data, what additional diagnosis might be made in this case?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hyperhomocysteinemia 
B)  ​heart failure 
C)  ​peripheral vascular disease 
D)  ​metabolic syndrome 
E)  ​atrial fibrillation 
A)  ​hyperhomocysteinemia 
B)  ​heart failure 
C)  ​peripheral vascular disease 
D)  ​metabolic syndrome 
E)  ​atrial fibrillation

Question 14

A long-term complication of heart transplant might be:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​osteoporosis. 
B)  ​hypokalemia. 
C)  ​weight gain. 
D)  ​migraine headaches. 
E)  ​hyponatremia. 
A)  ​osteoporosis. 
B)  ​hypokalemia. 
C)  ​weight gain. 
D)  ​migraine headaches. 
E)  ​hyponatremia.

Question 15

Describe the formula used for calculating blood flow and vessel resistance.

Accepted Answer

​Flow = Δ pressure /

Question 16

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

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 17

When assessing hypertension, it is not necessary to measure waist circumference for those patients with a BMI >_______________, because it adds no additional predictive power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When assessing hypertension, it is not necessary...

Question 18

Which describes a recommendation for lifestyle changes that may be made to control hypertension?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Engage in 30 minutes of physical activity per week 
B)  ​Avoid alcohol completely 
C)  ​Consume no more than 3400 mg of sodium per day 
D)  ​Increase fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy in the diet 
E)  ​Maintain a BMI between 25 and 29.9 
A)  ​Engage in 30 minutes of physical activity per week 
B)  ​Avoid alcohol completely 
C)  ​Consume no more than 3400 mg of sodium per day 
D)  ​Increase fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy in the diet 
E)  ​Maintain a BMI between 25 and 29.9

Question 19

A dietitian is helping a client with determining sodium content of food to manage her hypertension. The label on a product reads, "140 mg or less of sodium per serving." This product would be classified as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sodium free. 
B)  ​very low sodium. 
C)  ​low sodium. 
D)  ​unsalted. 
E)  ​high in sodium. 
A)  ​sodium free. 
B)  ​very low sodium. 
C)  ​low sodium. 
D)  ​unsalted. 
E)  ​high in sodium.

Question 20

The right atria and the right ventricle make up the right heart and pump blood to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the left heart. 
B)  ​the pulmonary circulation. 
C)  ​the superior vena cava. 
D)  ​the aortic artery. 
E)  ​the inferior vena cava. 
A)  ​the left heart. 
B)  ​the pulmonary circulation. 
C)  ​the superior vena cava. 
D)  ​the aortic artery. 
E)  ​the inferior vena cava.

Exam 13: Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

_______________ is a term used to describe the condition of persons who present with either an acute MI or unstable angina.

_______________ produced in the endothelial cells controls the normal relaxation of smooth muscle in the arteries and arterioles.

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

Patients who have structural heart disease but demonstrate no symptoms of heart failure are classified as having which stage of the disease?​

Which medication is recommended for a low-risk patient with atrial fibrillation?​

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

_______________ is used to determine the dosage of anticoagulant medication for patients with atrial fibrillation.

During the immediate post-MI period, oral intake may be _______________ due to pain, anxiety, fatigue, and shortness of breath.

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.

A dietitian is reviewing the laboratory results of a client's total cholesterol levels. The results are 210 mg/dL. These results would be classified as:​

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.

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

Based on the available clinical data, what additional diagnosis might be made in this case?​

A long-term complication of heart transplant might be:​

Describe the formula used for calculating blood flow and vessel resistance.

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

When assessing hypertension, it is not necessary to measure waist circumference for those patients with a BMI >_______________, because it adds no additional predictive power.

Which describes a recommendation for lifestyle changes that may be made to control hypertension?​

A dietitian is helping a client with determining sodium content of food to manage her hypertension. The label on a product reads, "140 mg or less of sodium per serving." This product would be classified as:​

The right atria and the right ventricle make up the right heart and pump blood to:​

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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Patients who have structural heart disease but demonstrate no symptoms of heart failure are classified as having which stage of the disease?

Which medication is recommended for a low-risk patient with atrial fibrillation?

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

A dietitian is reviewing the laboratory results of a client's total cholesterol levels. The results are 210 mg/dL. These results would be classified as:

Based on the available clinical data, what additional diagnosis might be made in this case?

A long-term complication of heart transplant might be:

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

Which describes a recommendation for lifestyle changes that may be made to control hypertension?

A dietitian is helping a client with determining sodium content of food to manage her hypertension. The label on a product reads, "140 mg or less of sodium per serving." This product would be classified as:

The right atria and the right ventricle make up the right heart and pump blood to: