Question 1

An example of a low-sodium food is

Accepted Answer

A)  canned salmon. 
B)  a peanut butter sandwich. 
C)  a biscuit. 
D)  shredded wheat cereal. 
A)  canned salmon. 
B)  a peanut butter sandwich. 
C)  a biscuit. 
D)  shredded wheat cereal. D

Question 2

An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is

Accepted Answer

A)  olive oil. 
B)  skim milk. 
C)  oatmeal. 
D)  lemonade. 
A)  olive oil. 
B)  skim milk. 
C)  oatmeal. 
D)  lemonade. B

Question 3

The underlying pathologic process in coronary heart disease appears to be

Accepted Answer

A)  atrophy of the heart muscle. 
B)  weakened coronary vessels. 
C)  fibrous plaques in coronary vessels. 
D)  inadequate nutrition to the heart muscle. 
A)  atrophy of the heart muscle. 
B)  weakened coronary vessels. 
C)  fibrous plaques in coronary vessels. 
D)  inadequate nutrition to the heart muscle. C

Question 4

The main source of dietary sodium in food is

Accepted Answer

A)  processed foods. 
B)  found naturally in foods. 
C)  found in cooking compounds. 
D)  found as a mineral in drinking water. 
A)  processed foods. 
B)  found naturally in foods. 
C)  found in cooking compounds. 
D)  found as a mineral in drinking water.

Question 5

The diagnosis of stages 1 and 2 hypertension is based on the _____ blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  systolic 
B)  diastolic 
C)  systolic and diastolic 
D)  resting 
A)  systolic 
B)  diastolic 
C)  systolic and diastolic 
D)  resting

Question 6

The cause of essential hypertension is

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary heart disease. 
B)  stress. 
C)  hormone imbalance. 
D)  unknown. 
A)  coronary heart disease. 
B)  stress. 
C)  hormone imbalance. 
D)  unknown.

Question 7

Heart failure results in

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty breathing. 
B)  anemia. 
C)  dehydration. 
D)  myocardial infarction. 
A)  difficulty breathing. 
B)  anemia. 
C)  dehydration. 
D)  myocardial infarction.

Question 8

A food choice that may be limited in a meal plan controlling fat and cholesterol is

Accepted Answer

A)  pork sausage. 
B)  baked beans. 
C)  broiled fish. 
D)  glazed carrots. 
A)  pork sausage. 
B)  baked beans. 
C)  broiled fish. 
D)  glazed carrots.

Question 9

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)diet encourages intake of

Accepted Answer

A)  foods high in monounsaturated fats. 
B)  foods high in soluble fiber. 
C)  fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. 
D)  breads, cereals, rice, and pasta. 
A)  foods high in monounsaturated fats. 
B)  foods high in soluble fiber. 
C)  fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. 
D)  breads, cereals, rice, and pasta.

Question 10

Appropriate snacks for a patient with hypertension would include

Accepted Answer

A)  corn chips and salsa. 
B)  pretzel rings and cheese dip. 
C)  orange juice with whole wheat toast. 
D)  french fries with apple slices. 
A)  corn chips and salsa. 
B)  pretzel rings and cheese dip. 
C)  orange juice with whole wheat toast. 
D)  french fries with apple slices.

Question 11

Dietary modifications during the first 24 to 48 hours after myocardial infarction include

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing fiber intake. 
B)  avoiding cholesterol. 
C)  reducing energy intake. 
D)  reducing fluid intake. 
A)  increasing fiber intake. 
B)  avoiding cholesterol. 
C)  reducing energy intake. 
D)  reducing fluid intake.

Question 12

Of the following,an appropriate seasoning choice to use for a sodium-restricted diet would be

Accepted Answer

A)  celery salt. 
B)  lemon juice. 
C)  soy sauce. 
D)  BBQ sauce. 
A)  celery salt. 
B)  lemon juice. 
C)  soy sauce. 
D)  BBQ sauce.

Question 13

The best way to control coronary heart disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  by early diagnosis. 
B)  to meet regularly with a dietitian. 
C)  to eliminate fat from the diet. 
D)  to develop a heart-healthy lifestyle during childhood. 
A)  by early diagnosis. 
B)  to meet regularly with a dietitian. 
C)  to eliminate fat from the diet. 
D)  to develop a heart-healthy lifestyle during childhood.

Question 14

Protection against coronary heart disease is associated with a high-density lipoprotein (HDL)value of at least _____ mg/dL.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80 
A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80

Question 15

A patient's blood pressure reading is 150/92 mm Hg.This would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  hypotension. 
B)  stage 1 hypertension. 
C)  normotension. 
D)  stage 2 hypertension. 
A)  hypotension. 
B)  stage 1 hypertension. 
C)  normotension. 
D)  stage 2 hypertension.

Question 16

Hypertension is common in some ethnic groups,including

Accepted Answer

A)  Europeans. 
B)  Asians. 
C)  African Americans. 
D)  Native Americans. 
A)  Europeans. 
B)  Asians. 
C)  African Americans. 
D)  Native Americans.

Question 17

A food that should be limited by patients with heart failure is

Accepted Answer

A)  shredded wheat cereal 
B)  salted potato chips 
C)  tofu 
D)  angel food cake 
A)  shredded wheat cereal 
B)  salted potato chips 
C)  tofu 
D)  angel food cake

Question 18

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)diet recommends limiting daily cholesterol intake to no more than _____ mg daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  200 
B)  300 
C)  400 
D)  600 
A)  200 
B)  300 
C)  400 
D)  600

Question 19

A food that can be used freely on a sodium-restricted diet is

Accepted Answer

A)  canned salmon. 
B)  a peanut butter sandwich. 
C)  a biscuit. 
D)  a fresh apple. 
A)  canned salmon. 
B)  a peanut butter sandwich. 
C)  a biscuit. 
D)  a fresh apple.

Question 20

The function of lipoproteins is to carry

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins to the liver for metabolism. 
B)  proteins to the cells for metabolism. 
C)  fat and cholesterol to the cells for energy and metabolism. 
D)  cholesterol to adipose tissue for storage. 
A)  proteins to the liver for metabolism. 
B)  proteins to the cells for metabolism. 
C)  fat and cholesterol to the cells for energy and metabolism. 
D)  cholesterol to adipose tissue for storage.

Exam 19: Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

An example of a low-sodium food is

An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is

The underlying pathologic process in coronary heart disease appears to be

The main source of dietary sodium in food is

The diagnosis of stages 1 and 2 hypertension is based on the _____ blood pressure.

The cause of essential hypertension is

Heart failure results in

A food choice that may be limited in a meal plan controlling fat and cholesterol is

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)diet encourages intake of

Appropriate snacks for a patient with hypertension would include

Dietary modifications during the first 24 to 48 hours after myocardial infarction include

Of the following,an appropriate seasoning choice to use for a sodium-restricted diet would be

The best way to control coronary heart disease is

Protection against coronary heart disease is associated with a high-density lipoprotein (HDL)value of at least _____ mg/dL.

A patient's blood pressure reading is 150/92 mm Hg.This would be considered

Hypertension is common in some ethnic groups,including

A food that should be limited by patients with heart failure is

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)diet recommends limiting daily cholesterol intake to no more than _____ mg daily.

A food that can be used freely on a sodium-restricted diet is

The function of lipoproteins is to carry

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