Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 6th Edition by Susan G. Dudek
Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 6th Edition by Susan G. Dudek
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Chapter 20, Nutrition for Patients With Cardiovascular Disorders
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | Serum low-density-lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol, has been associated with cardiovascular disease. What is the dietary component that has the greatest impact on increasing the serum LDL level? | |
| A) | Saturated fat | |
| B) | Monounsaturated fat | |
| C) | Polyunsaturated fat | |
| D) | Dietary cholesterol | |
| 2. | One of the strategies for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease is to increase high-density-lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. What is the best way of increasing HDL? | |
| A) | Reducing saturated fat intake | |
| B) | Reducing cholesterol intake | |
| C) | Increasing dietary fiber intake | |
| D) | Losing weight, if overweight | |
| 3. | A “Mediterranean” type diet is higher in fat than is recommended, yet it is felt to be a heart-healthy diet by the American Heart Association (AHA) because the major oil in this diet is olive oil. What is the major fat in olive oil, canola oil, and peanut oil? | |
| A) | Trans fat | |
| B) | Monounsaturated fat | |
| C) | Polyunsaturated fat | |
| D) | Omega-3 fatty acid | |
| 4. | Soluble fibers modestly lower LDL levels beyond the effects of a low-saturated fat, low-trans fat, low-cholesterol diet. What is a good source of soluble fiber? | |
| A) | Shredded wheat | |
| B) | Cream of wheat | |
| C) | Oatmeal | |
| D) | Green beans | |
| 5. | Your father is a 50-year-old man who smokes cigarettes. He has a blood pressure of 144/92 mm Hg, an HDL cholesterol of 34 mg/dL, and he eats a basically Mediterranean diet. How many independent risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) does he have? | |
| A) | One | |
| B) | Two | |
| C) | Three | |
| D) | Four | |
Answer Key
| 1. | A |
| 2. | D |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | C |
| 5. | C |
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