Question 1

Compare and contrast primary and secondary hypertension.

Accepted Answer

Primary, or essential, hypertension refers to hypertension with an unknown cause. Primary hypertension accounts for 90% of hypertension cases. The remaining 10% of cases of hypertension are secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension is caused by another problem. Some causes of secondary hypertension include kidney disease, problems with the adrenal glands, and use of oral contraceptives.

Question 2

List and define the four blood pressure categories.

Accepted Answer

Normal-less than 120/less than 80 mm Hg Prehypertension-120-139/80-88 mm Hg Stage 1 hypertension-140-159/90-99 mm Hg Stage 2 hypertension-160/100 mm Hg

Question 3

Blood flow that is blocked from tissues that are located some distance from the heart is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) cerebrovascular accident 
B) angina pectoris 
C) thrombus disease 
D) peripheral vascular disease 
A) cerebrovascular accident 
B) angina pectoris 
C) thrombus disease 
D) peripheral vascular disease D

Question 4

The client who is taking diuretics should be screened for hypokalemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What predisposing factors have increased Ed's risk for hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Stress at work, weight, person

Question 6

The primary treatment for hyperlipidemia is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) medical nutrition therapy 
B) statin medications 
C) exercise 
D) weight loss 
A) medical nutrition therapy 
B) statin medications 
C) exercise 
D) weight loss

Question 7

What is the nutritional treatment for hyperlipidemia?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the amount and types of fats (esp

Question 8

Search the Internet to find the guidelines compiled by the American Heart Association for cholesterol intake. List them.

Accepted Answer

Adult diets should contain less than 200

Question 9

The newest guideline for potassium intake is 2,500 mg per day to lower blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ tend to reduce serum cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) Unsaturated fats 
B) Saturated fats 
C) Triglycerides 
D) Lipids 
A) Unsaturated fats 
B) Saturated fats 
C) Triglycerides 
D) Lipids

Question 11

When the lumen narrows and a blood clot forms, what could occur?

Accepted Answer

A) ischemia 
B) atherosclerosis 
C) cardiovascular disease 
D) myocardial infarction 
A) ischemia 
B) atherosclerosis 
C) cardiovascular disease 
D) myocardial infarction

Question 12

Discuss the impact of fiber on cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

Medical research studies have concluded

Question 13

After the initial attack, what diet will James be given?

Accepted Answer

He will be given nothing by mouth (NPO)

Question 14

Which of the following foods should be limited on a low-cholesterol diet?

Accepted Answer

A) whole milk 
B) potatoes 
C) chicken 
D) enriched bread 
A) whole milk 
B) potatoes 
C) chicken 
D) enriched bread

Question 15

Hypokalemia refers to a low level of _____ in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) ​sodium 
B) ​potassium 
C) ​chloride 
D) ​none of the above 
A) ​sodium 
B) ​potassium 
C) ​chloride 
D) ​none of the above

Question 16

What is the desirable blood cholesterol level recommended by the American Heart Association?

Accepted Answer

A) 200 mg/dl 
B) 200-239 mg/dl 
C) 240 mg/dl 
D) 300 mg/dl 
A) 200 mg/dl 
B) 200-239 mg/dl 
C) 240 mg/dl 
D) 300 mg/dl

Question 17

James is extremely thirsty. Discuss the rationale for this.

Accepted Answer

After the attack, the client i

Question 18

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) plan has been shown to reduce high blood pressure. A core component of this plan is to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables. How many servings of fruits and vegetables per day are encouraged on this plan? List four potassium-rich fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

The DASH plan recommends 8-12 servings o

Question 19

How has Ed's current diet affected his condition?

Accepted Answer

His diet is excessive in calor

Question 20

James's cholesterol level is 720. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) are high and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are low. Discuss the implications of this.

Accepted Answer

LDLs carry most of the cholesterol to th

Compare and contrast primary and secondary hypertension.

List and define the four blood pressure categories.

Blood flow that is blocked from tissues that are located some distance from the heart is called ____.

The client who is taking diuretics should be screened for hypokalemia.

What predisposing factors have increased Ed's risk for hypertension?

The primary treatment for hyperlipidemia is _____.

What is the nutritional treatment for hyperlipidemia?

Search the Internet to find the guidelines compiled by the American Heart Association for cholesterol intake. List them.

The newest guideline for potassium intake is 2,500 mg per day to lower blood pressure.

_____ tend to reduce serum cholesterol.

When the lumen narrows and a blood clot forms, what could occur?

Discuss the impact of fiber on cholesterol levels.

After the initial attack, what diet will James be given?

Which of the following foods should be limited on a low-cholesterol diet?

Hypokalemia refers to a low level of _____ in the blood.

What is the desirable blood cholesterol level recommended by the American Heart Association?

James is extremely thirsty. Discuss the rationale for this.

How has Ed's current diet affected his condition?

James's cholesterol level is 720. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) are high and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are low. Discuss the implications of this.

The Relationship of Nutrition and Health

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Lipids Fats

Proteins

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Diet and Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

Diet and Renal Disease

Diet and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diet and Cancer

Foodborne Illness, Allergies, and Intolerances

Nutritional Care of Clients With Special Needs

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Exam 16: Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

Compare and contrast primary and secondary hypertension.

List and define the four blood pressure categories.

Blood flow that is blocked from tissues that are located some distance from the heart is called ____.

The client who is taking diuretics should be screened for hypokalemia.

What predisposing factors have increased Ed's risk for hypertension?

The primary treatment for hyperlipidemia is _____.

What is the nutritional treatment for hyperlipidemia?

Search the Internet to find the guidelines compiled by the American Heart Association for cholesterol intake. List them.

The newest guideline for potassium intake is 2,500 mg per day to lower blood pressure.

_____ tend to reduce serum cholesterol.

When the lumen narrows and a blood clot forms, what could occur?

Discuss the impact of fiber on cholesterol levels.

After the initial attack, what diet will James be given?

Which of the following foods should be limited on a low-cholesterol diet?

Hypokalemia refers to a low level of _____ in the blood.

What is the desirable blood cholesterol level recommended by the American Heart Association?

James is extremely thirsty. Discuss the rationale for this.

How has Ed's current diet affected his condition?

James's cholesterol level is 720. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) are high and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are low. Discuss the implications of this.

The Relationship of Nutrition and Health

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Lipids Fats

Proteins

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Diet and Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

Diet and Renal Disease

Diet and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diet and Cancer

Foodborne Illness, Allergies, and Intolerances

Nutritional Care of Clients With Special Needs

Filters