Question 1

Patients who have had a stroke may develop nutritional problems due to their inability to communicate their food preferences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A common nutritional problem among people with disabilities is:

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A)  increased micronutrient needs.
B)  increased protein needs.
C)  inadequate food intake.
D)  increased fluid needs.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

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Question 4

In working with clients with disabilities, a valuable assessment method for health care professionals is:

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A)  interviewing the clients.
B)  directly observing clients during mealtimes.
C)  conducting nutrition histories.
D)  talking with the occupational therapist.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following increases the effectiveness of the DASH diet?

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A)  low sodium intake
B)  high protein intake
C)  supplements of the water-soluble vitamins
D)  low potassium intakeE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is not a risk factor for hypertension?

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A)  aging
B)  salt sensitivity
C)  alcohol abuse
D)  excessive calcium intakeE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Describe the appropriate dietary intervention for a heart attack victim once he or she has been stabilized.

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Question 8

Mrs.Winslow's physician has asked her to try a three-month trial of TLC before he prescribes medications to lower her blood lipids.An alternate choice for the butter that Mrs.Winslow uses that could help lower her cholesterol is:

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A)  strawberry jam.
B)  margarine that contains plant sterols or stanols.
C)  cream cheese.
D)  margarine made from corn oil.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Lifestyle modifications that help in the treatment of hypertension include all of the following except:

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A)  reducing weight, if overweight.
B)  reducing sodium intake.
C)  increasing calcium intake.
D)  restricting fluid intake.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The client asks the nurse about the effects of physical activity on CHD risk.The nurse states that:

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A)  physical activity is not important in a program to reduce CHD risk.
B)  weight training can dramatically raise HDL if undertaken regularly.
C)  diet, rather than physical activity, should be the primary focus of reducing CHD risk.
D)  30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days can reverse many risk factors for CHD.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Severe malnutrition that develops as a consequence of heart failure is called _____.

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A)  CHF
B)  cardiomegaly
C)  cardiac cachexia
D)  tachycardiaUse the following case study to answer questions 40-45.Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher.She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds.Mrs.Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week.She walks two miles each morning.After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician.Her laboratory results are as follows: total cholesterol: 251 mg/dL; HDL cholesterol: 47 mg/dL; LDL cholesterol: 146 mg/dL; triglycerides: 203 mg/dL.Mrs) Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake: ∙\bullet∙ Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast with butter and jelly, 2% milk ∙\bullet∙ Lunch: Hamburger pizza, salad with Italian dressing, Coke ∙\bullet∙ Snack: 3 chocolate cookies, 2% milk ∙\bullet∙ Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn on the cob, sweet tea, coconut cake ∙\bullet∙ Snack: Ice cream E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Low HDL levels:

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A)  are highly predictive of CHD risk.
B)  are associated with underweight.
C)  are not a good predictor of CHD risk.
D)  are more prevalent in females.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The nurse is instructing a client on a diet for the treatment of his hypertension.The nurse recognizes that the client understands his diet when he says:

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A)  "I can freely use salt substitutes and low-sodium products."
B)  "I can eat any foods I want in moderate amounts."
C)  "I need to increase my intake of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and milk and milk products."
D)  "I don't need to be concerned about the amount of alcohol I drink."E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

A fiber that may be taken in supplement form to reduce cholesterol levels is:

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A)  oat fiber.
B)  wheat bran.
C)  psyllium seed husks.
D)  fruit skins.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

A person needing to lower his intake of saturated fat should avoid:

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A)  nuts.
B)  baked goods.
C)  fish.
D)  legumes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The TLC diet to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol includes a total fat intake of _____ of daily kcalories.

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A)  20-25%
B)  25-35%
C)  35-40%
D)  10-15%E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A common side effect of diuretic medications is:

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A)  dry mouth.
B)  nausea.
C)  increased taste perception.
D)  increased appetite.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Niacin taken in large doses:

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A)  lowers blood triglycerides and raises HDL.
B)  lowers HDL and increases LDL.
C)  lowers blood triglycerides and lowers HDL.
D)  has no effect on blood lipid levels.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The formation of plaque is:

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A)  unrelated to high blood pressure.
B)  an inflammatory response.
C)  an autoimmune disorder.
D)  limited to smaller blood vessels.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The primary dietary recommendation for heart failure is a protein restriction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

A person needing to lower his intake of saturated fat should avoid:

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The client asks the nurse about the effects of physical activity on CHD risk.The nurse states that:

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The formation of plaque is:

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Which of the following is not a risk factor for hypertension?

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The TLC diet to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol includes a total fat intake of _____ of daily kcalories.

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In working with clients with disabilities, a valuable assessment method for health care professionals is:

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A fiber that may be taken in supplement form to reduce cholesterol levels is:

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Patients who have had a stroke may develop nutritional problems due to their inability to communicate their food preferences.

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Mrs.Winslow's physician has asked her to try a three-month trial of TLC before he prescribes medications to lower her blood lipids.An alternate choice for the butter that Mrs.Winslow uses that could help lower her cholesterol is:

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The nurse is instructing a client on a diet for the treatment of his hypertension.The nurse recognizes that the client understands his diet when he says:

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Which of the following increases the effectiveness of the DASH diet?

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Lifestyle modifications that help in the treatment of hypertension include all of the following except:

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Severe malnutrition that develops as a consequence of heart failure is called _____.

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Low HDL levels:

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