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Dec 11, 2006 at 4:12 p.m.

 

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AUG 05 - JULY 06

 

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'Jews for Jesus' Justified or Jilted!

Video:Commencement 2006 christens  college classmates colorfully!

 

Photo: LLS lovingly lets largest lively banner bring Bob’ O Connor brightness!

Video: Pedestrian Plummets to Pavement at Fifth & Bigelow

Video: Pennsylvania Governor’s School of International Studies 2006 Supports AIDS Awareness!

 

SGB ELECTIONS:

 

Video: SGB Presidential Debate Exclusive Coverage  

"Supporting the Six Servant Student Candidates for SGB"

"Students Savor Food Services and Diversity Seeking the SGB 8 and President!"

 

CAMPUS LIFE:

Blasi on Board Brings Back Brightness with Bundles of Bliss

 

Senior of the Year Award Recipient Reminisces Regarding Rewards, Responsibilities, and Review of Four Years!"

 

"Star Serenades Senior of the Year"

 

GREEK LIFE:

 

Photos: Chi Omega Sorority Sisters Sweep for a Sweet 3-Peat!

 

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“Demystifying Dan Brown’s Delusional Deceptive Da Vinci Code: Lie #1: Regarding the issue of Christ's divinity!"

 

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Banning Bisexual Blood Brings Benefit

 

ACLU Aims to Annihilate Almighty’s Attendance

 

Funding Failed for Fellowship, 5-3 in SGB!

 

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Rebuttal to Sam Morey's Pitt News column, "Jews for Jesus offend many on campus"

 

Rebuttal I to Rose Afriyie's sex column, "Relationships part two: when to emotionally invest."

 

"Contraceptives cause consequences for children!"

 

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Top 20 responses to 'Doing Arrival Survival is like......"

 

Top 24 answers to 'Celebrating Thanksgiving is like'........

 

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Photos: Peer PGSIS 2005's Past Portfolio Presentations

 

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Retail Management 116 Sample Questions

 

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Photo: Steeler fans celebrate at Cathedral of Learning as Steelers surge to Super Bowl XL seeking Seattle Seahawks  

 

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“Nutrition Sample Exam V: Gastrointestinal Problems, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes, and Cancer Prevention"

Ramesh C.Reddy
Pittsburgh Standard


Tuesday, December 12, 2006

 

Nutrition Exam V Sample II:

Chapter 18, GI, p. 327

1)      Occurs when the portion of the upper stomach also protrudes through an opening. They are not uncommon problems especially in obese adults for whom weight reduction is essential and those suffering from this are advised to eat small amounts of food at a time, avoid lying down after meals, and sleep with the head of the bed elevated to prevent reflux of acidic stomach contents.

  1. Central Tube Problems

  2. Lower Esophageal Sphincter Problems

  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  4. Hiatal Hernia

  5. Swallowing Disorders

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease & HTN,

2)      The major cardiovascular disease and the underlying pathologic process in coronary heart disease is

  1. Myocardial Infarction

  2. Cerebrovascular Accident

  3. Agina Pectoris

  4. Heart Attack

  5. Stroke

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 368

3)      The primary organ that is affected by Type I Diabetes is

  1. Liver

  2. Kidney

  3. Heart

  4. Pancreas

  5. Gallbladder

 

Cancer Prevention

4)      What we eat is impacted by

  1. Access and availability

  2. Food marketing and advertising

  3. Increasing Portion sizes

  4. Meals eaten outside the home

  5. All of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 325

5)      Angelica has a patient who has difficulty swallowing and is suffering from

  1. Polyuria

  2. Polydipsia

  3. Polyphagia

  4. Dysphagia

  5. Xerostomia

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, p. 351

6)      This is characterized by the formation of yellow cheeselike fatty streaks containing cholesterol that develop into hardened plaques in the inner lining of major blood vessels such as the coronary arteries.

  1. Arteriosclerosis

  2. Cirrhosis

  3. Congestive Heart Failure

  4. Pulmonary Edema

  5. Essential Hypertension

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p.369

7)      Type II Diabetes is usually

  1. Caused from an autoimmune response

  2. Juvenile-onset diabetes

  3. Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

  4. Caused by weight and heredity

  5. All of the above

 

Cancer Prevention

8)      A sedentary woman gets this many calories per day

  1. 1000

  2. 1200

  3. 1400

  4. 1600

  5. 1800

 

Chapter 18, GI, p.326

9)      Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease’s causative factor is being

  1. Normal Weight

  2. Overweight

  3. Obese

  4. Underweight

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, p. 350

10)  When an infarct occurs and the affected vessel is a major artery supplying the brain, the event is called

  1. Cardiovascular Disease

  2. Cardiovascular Accident

  3. Myocardial Infarction

  4. Stroke

  5. Both b and d

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 369

11)  Type II Diabetes is common in

  1. Younger children

  2. Older Children

  3. Younger Adults

  4. Older Adults

  5. All of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 325

12)  It has been estimated that dysphagia affects 40% to 60% of nursing home residents in which a symptom such as could be a warning sign of this disorder.

  1. Insufficient production of saliva

  2. Dry mouth

  3. Abornormal peristaltic motility

  4. Pneumonia

 

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, p. 350

13)  The local area of dying or dead tissue is called a

  1. Heart attack

  2. Infarct

  3. Stroke

  4. Angina Pectoris

  5. Retinopathy

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p.369

14)  Brianna has a client who is underweight and at a higher risk for acidosis. She will probably diagnose her with this type of diabetes.

  1. Type I Diabetes

  2. Type II Diabetes

  3. Gestational Diabetes

  4. Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes

  5. Both b & d

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 334

15)  A lower intestinal condition characterized by the formation of many small pouches, or pockets, along the muscular mucosal lining, usually in the colon. These little pouches are called

  1. Stomatitis

  2. Glossitis

  3. Diverticula

  4. Cheilosis

  5. H. Pylori

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, p. 352

16)  All of the following are risk factors for cardiovascular disease that has person has no control over except

  1. Sex

  2. Age

  3. Obesity

  4. Family History

  5. All of the above

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 369

17)  Catherine’s friend had to deal with a rapid onset of this suddenly and found out she has it.

  1. Type II Diabetes

  2. Gestational Diabetes

  3. Type I Diabetes

  4. Secondary Diabetes

  5. Cushing’s Syndrome

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 327 – 331

18)  Danielle has an eroded mucosal lesion in the central portion of the gastrointestinal tract. This lesion can occur in the esophagus, stomach, or first portion of the duodenum, the duodenal bulb, where most occur. She is suffering from

  1. Lower Esophageal Sphincter Problems

  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  3. Peptic Ulcer

  4. Hiatal Hernia

  5. None of the above

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, p. 352

19)  This is seen as protective against cardiovascular disease or coronary heart disease.

  1. High-density lipoprotein of at least 40 mg/dl

  2. High-density lipoprotein of less than 40 mg/dl

  3. Low-density lipoprotein greater than 100 mg/dl

  4. Cholesterol greater than 200

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 369

20)  Evangelica has a friend who has Type II Diabetes and wants to help her. What is the best recommendation she can give her?

  1. The condition improves with weight loss

  2. The condition improves with weight gain

  3. The symptoms reduce with weight loss

  4. The symptoms reduce with weight gain

  5. Both a & c

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 327-328

21)  Peptic Ulcers occur in the

  1. Liver

  2. Pancreas

  3. Kidneys

  4. Stomach

  5. Gallbladder

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, p. 356

22)  Congestive heart failure is due to the progressively weakened heart muscle unable to maintain an adequate cardiac output to sustain normal blood circulation. The resulting fluid imbalances cause edema, especially pulmonary edema! To control the fluid imbalance that results in cardiac edema, this needs to be restricted because of its role in tissue fluid balance.

  1. Potassium

  2. Magnesium

  3. Calcium

  4. Sodium

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, pp. 375-376

23)  Diabetes long term complications include

  1. Retinopathy – Small hemorrhages from broken arteries in the retina, with yellow, waxy discharge or retinal detachment becoming the leading cause of blindness in adults.

  2. Nephropathy – The number one cause of end-stage renal disease in the U.S also due to poor blood glucose control where the primary symptom is microalbuminuria (low but abnormal levels of albumin in the urine)

  3. Neuropathy – 60% - 70% of people with diabetes suffer mild to severe forms of nervous system damage.

  4. All of the above

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, pp. 371

24)  Diabetes symptoms is

  1. Blurred vision

  2. Skin irritation or infection

  3. General weakness or loss of strength

  4. Glycosuria or Hyperglycemia

  5. All of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, p.330

25)  Felicia’s friend has Peptic Ulcer disease so she should omit this from her diet

  1. Dietary Fiber

  2. Black Pepper

  3. Three Regular Meals a Day

  4. All of the following

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, p. 351

26)  Lipoproteins carry fat and cholesterol to tissues for cell metabolism and back to the liver for breakdown and excretion as needed. The lipoprotein with the highest lipid content is

  1. HDL

  2. LDL

  3. VLDL

  4. VHDL

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 375

27)  Uncontrolled Diabetes causes imbalances among the three energy nutrients such as

  1. Carbs and Fats

  2. Vitamins and Fats

  3. Vitamins and Minerals

  4. Proteins and Vitamins

  5. Proteins and Minerals

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 330

28. To combat Peptic Ulcer follow the nutritional guidelines to eating a generally well balanced diet.

A. True

B. False

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, p.351

29. The function of lipoproteins is to

A. Carry protein and cholesterol to cells for energy and metabolism.

B. Carry protein and fat to cells for energy and metabolism.

C. Carry fat and cholesterol to cells for energy and catabolism.

D. Carry fat and cholesterol to cells for energy and metabolism.

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 374

30. The largest portion of islet cells are located in

A. Glucagon

B. Somatostatin

C. Insulin

D. Glucogen

E. None of the above

 

Cancer Prevention,

31. Most of our calories come from this which could affect the onset of cancer.

A. Misc desserts and sweets

B. Alcoholic Beverages

C. Soft Drinks, fruit flavored drinks

D. French Fries

 

Chapter 18, GI, pp. 335-337

32. Foods that reduce Irritable Bowel Syndrome are

A. Indigestible short chains of glucose

B. High Fiber Foods

C. Low Fiber Foods

D. Lactose Intolerance Foods

E. None of the above

 

Chapter 19, Hypertension, pp. 356-357

33. Hypertension is called the ‘silent disease’ because

A. Correlates with heart disease

B. No symptoms to show its onset

B. Silently kills the person with a BP of 140 or less

C. Correlates with diabetes

D. All of the above

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 374

34. This is the hormone that is synthesized in the delta cells of the pancreatic islets, scattered between the alpha and beta cells and making up 10% of each islet’s cells.

A. Glucagon

B. Somatostatin

C. Insulin

D. Glycogen

 

Cancer Prevention,

35. The more color foods you eat in your diet that are plant based, the better.

A. False

B. True

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 338

36. Dietary changes to combat constipation should include increased fiber, naturally laxative fruits (dried prunes and figs), and adequate fluid intake, based on the assessment of current fiber and fluid intake.

A. True

B. False

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease

37. To combat coronary heart disease and lipid disorders,

A. You need to reduce fat intake and substitute unsaturated fat for saturated fat.

B. You need to reduce protein intake and substitute lipoproteins for saturated fat.

C. You need to reduce fat intake and substitute trans-fat for saturated fat.

D. You need to reduce carb intake and substitute complex carbs for simple carbs.

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 374

38. Hormone that acts in the opposite manner of insulin to balance the overall blood glucose control and can rapidly breakdown stored glycogen and to a lesser extent fat. This action raises blood glucose concentrations as needed to protect brain and other tissues during sleep or fasting. It is produced in the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets which are arranged around the outer rim of each of these glands, making about 30% of its total cell mass.

A. Rapid acting insulin

B. Glucagon

C. Somatostatin

D. None of the above

 

Cancer Prevention

39. On any given day in the United States,

A. 815 million calories are consumed

B. 815 trillion calories are consumed

C. 815 billion calories are consumed

D. 200 billion calories are consumed

E. 518 million calories are consumed

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 331

40. A cause of diarrhea can be mostly attributed to

A. Low Fiber Food

B. Complex Carbohydrate Food

C. Lactose intolerance

D. High Fiber Food

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, pp. 354-355

41. Dietary modification for heart attack is to

A. Feed hard textured food in the diet

B. Increase sodium in the diet

C. Eliminate cholesterol from the diet

D. Reduce energy intake of food in the diet

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, pp. 383-384

42. Accumulation of glucose in the blood results in

A. Hypoglycemia

B. Glycemia

C. Hyperglycemia

D. None of the above

 

Cancer Prevention,

43. Of all of the following percentages this is the highest percentage.

A. % of No Leisure Time Activity

B. % of Vigorous Activity

C. % of Moderate Activity

D. % of Eating Fruits and Vegetables

E. % of Overweight

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 334-335

44. A lower intestinal condition characterized by the formation of many small pouches, or pockets along the muscular mucosal lining, usually in the colon. As these pockets become infected, a condition called develops where the affected area is painful.

A. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

B. Celiac Sprue

C. Cystic Fibrosis

D. Malabsorption

E. Diverticulitis

Chapter 19, Heart Disease,

45. Type of fat in diet that is the greatest is

A. Monounsaturated

B. Polysaturated

C. Saturated

D. Unsaturated

E. Monosaturated

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, 383-384

46. Keytones are a by product of

A. Proteins

B. Carbohydrates

C. Fats

D. Vitamins

E. Minerals

 

Chapter 18, GI, pp. 334-335

47. Treatment of diverticulosis is a diet

A. High in fiber

B. Low in fiber

C. Complex Carbohydrates

D. Simple Carbohydrates

E. Lipoproteins

 

Chapter 19, Hypertension

48. The cause of essential hypertension is

A. Diabetes

B. Coronary Heart Disease

C. CHD

D. Unknown

E. None of the above

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes

49. Your client is suspected of having diabetes but you are not sure, what would the appropriate one-step approach be?

A. Oral Glucose Challenge Test

B. Fasting Plasma Glucose Test

C. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

D. None of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, pp. 331-334

50. A student who eats in your cafeteria has a childhood disorder called celiac disease and the adult disease nontropical sprue now known to be a single disease called celiac sprue. The symptoms of celiac sprue are

A. Gonorrhea

B. Steatorreha

C. Diarrhea

D. Both b & c

E. None of the above

Nutrition Exam V Sample I:

Chapter 18, GI, p. 327

1)      Occurs when the portion of the upper stomach also protrudes through an opening. They are not uncommon problems especially in obese adults for whom weight reduction is essential and those suffering from this are advised to eat small amounts of food at a time, avoid lying down after meals, and sleep with the head of the bed elevated to prevent reflux of acidic stomach contents.

  1. Central Tube Problems
  2. Lower Esophageal Sphincter Problems
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  4. Hiatal Hernia
  5. Swallowing Disorders

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN, pp. 356 - 358

2) It has been called the “silent disease” because no signs indicate its presence.

A. Atherosclerosis

B. Essential Hypertension

C. Myocardial Infarction

D. Cerebrovascular Accident

E. Coronary Heart Disease

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, pp. 368 – 369

3) Caused by an autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.

A. Gestational Diabetes

B. Type I Diabetes Mellitus

C. Type II Diabetes Mellitus

D. Both b & c

E. None of the above

 

Cancer Prevention,

4) According to the New American Plate, this much of your diet should be Daniel’s Diet or plant based.

A. 1/3

B. ½

C. 2/3

D. ¼

E. 1/5

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 329

5) Blocking agents, mucosal protectors, antibiotics, and antacids are four basis types of drugs for managing

A. Peptic Ulcer Disease

B. Lower Esophageal Sphincter

C. Hiatal Hernia

D. Diarrhea

E. Malabsorption

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN, pp. 356-358

6) About 23% of American Adults have this with the numbers increasing with age.

A. Dysphagia

B. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

C. High Blood Pressure

D. Type I Diabetes Mellitus

E. Type II Diabetes Mellitus

 

Cancer Prevention,

7) Nutrition factors might increase or decrease the risk of developing cancer.

A. True

B. False

 

Chapter 18, GI, p.326

8) Anna has to deal with swallowing disorders, frequent vomiting, weight loss from eating difficulty, serious malnutrition, and pulmonary complications and infection caused by aspiration of food particles especially during sleep. What would you diagnose her symptoms to?

A. Achalasia

B. Dysphagia

C. Esophagitis

D. Lower Esophageal Spincter

E. Both a & d

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN, pp. 351 – 352

9) Bianca goes to the doctor for her yearly checkup and is told that she has the “good cholesterol” and high serum levels in her are considered protective against cardiovascular disease. She is said to have

A. Very Low Density Lipoproteins

B. Low-density Lipoproteins

C. High-density Lipoproteins

D. Medium-density Lipoproteins

E. Very High Density Lipoproteins

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, pp. 368 – 369

10) When Camille goes to the doctor, her doctor tells her that no insulin is being produced in her body and she is suffering from

A. Gestational Diabetes

B. Type I Diabetes Mellitus

C. Type II Diabetes Mellitus

D. Type III Diabetes Mellitus

E.  Insulin Disease

 

Cancer Prevention,

11) Nutrition related factors that may increase the risk of developing cancer include

A. Obesity

B. Red Meat Intake

C. Salt Preserved Foods

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, pp. 334 - 335

12) Treatment for diverticulosis is a diet high in fiber

A. True

B. False

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN, p. 349

13) The number one cause of death in the United States accounting for more than 700,000 deaths each year is called

A. Cardiovascular Disease

B. Hypertension

C. Type I Diabetes

D. Cancer

E. Aids

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, pp. 368 – 369

14) This accounts for 5% to 10% of all causes of diabetes.

A. Type I Diabetes

B. Type II Diabetes

C. Gestational Diabetes

D. Non-insulin-dependent diabetes

E. Adult-onset diabetes

 

Cancer Prevention,

15) A current recommendation for reducing cancer risk include

A. Increase Physical Activity

B. Control Weight

C. Decrease Fat Intake

D. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables

E. All of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 330

16) Patients with peptic ulcer disease should avoid

A. Seasonings and Citric Acid Juices

B. Milk and Coffee

C. Alcohol and Smoking

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, pp. 350 – 351

17) The underlying pathology of coronary heart disease; a common form of arteriosclerosis that is characterized by the formation of yellow cheeselike fatty streaks containing cholesterol that develop into hardened plaques in the inner lining of major blood vessels such as coronary arteries.

A. Atherosclerosis

B. Myocardial infarction

C. Cerebrovascular Accident

D. Coronary Heart Disease

E. Agina Pectoris

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 371

18) Symptoms of diabetes include

A. Polydipsia

B. Polyuria

C. Polyphagia

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, p.327

19) Hiatal Hernias are not uncommon problems, especially in those for whom weight reduction is essential.

A. Overweight Adults

B. Normal Weight Adults

C. Obese Adults

D. Both a and c

E. None of the above

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease & HTN, p. 352 - 353

20) Personal characteristics for cardiovascular disease to which a personal has no control of are

A. Stress, Obesity, and Sedentary Lifestyle

B. Sex, Age, Family History

C. Genetics, Environment, and Stress

D. Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, and Hyperlipidemia

E. None of the above

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, pp. 383 – 384

21) Danielle has low blood sugar; a serious condition in IDDM management that requires immediate sugar intake to counteract, followed by a snack of complex carbohydrates and a protein to maintain the normal blood glucose. She is suffering from

A. Hyperglycemia

B. Hypoglycemia

C. Polydipsia

D. Polyuria

 

Chapter 18, GI

22. Evangelica is told to eat only toast, applesauce, rice, and bananas! She is asked to go on a

  1. DASH Diet

  2. Daniel’s Diet

  3. Atkin’s Diet

  4. BRAT Diet

  5. None of the above

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN, pp. 359 – 362

23. Felicia is going on a DASH Diet because she is taking a

A. Diet Annihilating Stomach Hernia

B. Diet Annihilating Somatostatin Hypertension

C. Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension

D. Dietary Approach to Stop Hypoglycemia

E. Dietary Approach to Stop Hypergycemia

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 374

24. Produced in the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, located in the pancreas, which fill its central zone and make up about 60% of each islet gland.

A. Glucagon

B. Somatostatin

C. Insulin

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 327

25. Hiatal hernia patients should do all of the following things except

A. Remain upright after eating.

B. Lose Weight

C. Eat large portions of food at all times

D. Sleep with the head of the bed elevated to prevent reflux of acidic stomach contents.

E. Eat small portions of food at all times

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN, pp. 352-353

26. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease that can be changed include

A. Stress/Coping

B. Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyle

C. Food Habits

D. Cigarette Smoking

E. All of the above

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, pp. 375 – 376

27. Long term complications of diabetes are

A. Retinopathy

B. Nephropathy

C. Neuropathy

D. Heart disease

E. All of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 325

28. Gina has a swallowing disorder and is diagnosed with

A. Xerostomia

B. Cheilosis

C. Glossitis

D. Dysphagia

E. Polydipsia

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN,

29. Stress can increase your blood pressure!

A. True

B. False

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 374

30. The specialized cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas provide 3 hormones that work together to regulate blood glucose levels. They are called

A. Insulin, Glucagon, Somatostatin

B. VLDL, HDL, LDL

C. Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone

D. Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates

E. All of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 335 – 337

31. Helena is told by her doctor to increase dietary fiber, recognize gas formers, respect food intolerances, reduce total fat content, avoid large meals, and decrease air swallowing habits. She is suffering from

A. Diverticular Disease

B. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

C. Constipation

D. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

E. Celiac Sprue

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN, pp. 359 – 362

32. DASH diet recommendations include

A. Eat 4 -6 servings of fruit per day

B. Eat 4 -6 servings of vegetables per day

C. Eat 2 – 3 servings of low fat dairy food per day

D. Eat lean meat and high fiber grains

E. All of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, pp. 332 – 334

33. Isabella has thick mucus in the lungs, pancreatic insufficiency, malabsorption, liver disease, and salt concentration increased in body perspiration resulting in salt depletion. She is suffering from

A. Lower Esophageal Sphincter

B. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

C. Hiatal Hernia

D. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

E. Cystic Fibrosis

 

Chapter 18, GI, pp. 327 – 330

34. The underlying cause of peptic ulcer disease is H. Pylori

A. True

B. False

 

Chapter 18, GI, pp. 338 -339

35. Janice has inufficient lactase to break down the milk sugar lactose; thus lactose accumulates in the intestine, causing abdominal cramping and diarrhea. She is suffering from

A. Phenylketonuria

B. Lactose intolerance

C. Galactosemia

D. Milk Allergy

E. Yogurt Allergy

 

Chapter 18, GI, pp. 331-332

36. Kierra has Celiac Sprue so her diet is very limited. When she comes to the cafeteria she needs to be aware of the food she eats because it cannot have any gluten in it. She can eat all of the following foods except

A. Eggs, Cheese, Poultry, Fish

B. Soybean, Lima Bean, Potato, buckwheat

C. Corn or rice

D. Frozen or fresh fruits with no skins and seeds

E. Wheat, Oats, Rye, and Barley

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease, HTN, p. 359

37. Leanna has hypertension and is advised to increase all of the following minerals in her diet because it is supposed to be beneficial except

A. Potassium

B. Calcium

C. Magnesium

D. Sodium

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 379

38. Maria has diabetes so her doctor recommends that the percentage of energy she gets from fat should be no more than

A. 60% to 70%

B. 15% to 20%

C. 25% to 30%

D. 7%

E. None of the above

 

Cancer Prevention,

39. Out of 560,000 people, this is how many people have poor diet and activity level leading to cancer.

A. 190,093

B. 109,039

C. 190,930

D. 019,039

E. 109,903

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 340

40. Nina’s friend Andrew is dealing with viral hepatitis. This is due to

A. Malnutrition and alcoholism

B. Ingestion of contaminated water and food

C. Ammonia and Nitrogen in his system

D. Low-grade chronic infection

E. All of the above

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN, p. 356

41. Ophelia specializes in cardiovascular diseases! She diagnosed a patient with congestive heart failure. This condition results in

A. Hypertension

B. Pulmonary Edema

C. Atherosclerosis

D. Cardiac Rest

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p.369

42. Penelope is treating a patient with Type II Diabetes. She tells the patient that his condition can improve by

A. Weight Loss

B. Weight Gain

C. Drug Therapy

D. Exogenous Insulin

 

Cancer Prevention,

43. Quirianne is told by a nutritionist that one of the ways to prevent cancer is by eating

A. Plant Based Diet

B. Whole Grains and Legumes

C. Fish

D. Phytochemicals

E. All of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI, p. 343-344

44. Presence of gallstones in the gallbladder causes

A. Cholecystitis

B. Pancreatitis

C. Cholelithiasis

D. Hepatic Encephalopathy

E. Cirrhosis

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN

45. Examples of food high in soluble dietary fiber are Oat bran and Legumes!

A. True

B. False

 

Chapter 20, Diabetes, p. 374

46. All of the following functions are associated with insulin except

A. Stimulating the change of glucose to fat for storage as body fat.

B. Inhibiting breakdown of tissue fat and protein

C. Promoting uptake of amino acids by skeletal muscles, increasing tissue protein synthesis.

D. Mobilizes liver glycogen to yield glucose

E. Influencing the burning of glucose for constant energy as needed.

 

Cancer Prevention,

47. Eating a plant based diet helps fight disease

A. By Improving Body Detoxification

B. Healthier hormone balance

C. Better Protection against oxidation

D. All of the above

 

Chapter 18, GI

48. Rachel has a client who has Cirrhosis and asks you what kind of diet would you recommend her client to be on?

  1. Protein according to tolerance

  2. Low Sodium restricted to 500 – 1000 mg

  3. Soft Texture

  4. Optimal General Nutrition

  5. All of the above

 

Chapter 19, Heart Disease and HTN, p. 359

49. Santana is supposed to be eating low sodium food to curb her hypertension. She should eat

A. Corn Chips

B. Carrots

C. Shredded Wheat

D. Ice Cream

E. None of the above

 

Cancer Prevention,

50. Tina is given this tip to increase plant foods in her diet to prevent cancer.

A. Rely on frozen produce during the off season.

B. Add a handful of frozen berries to your cereal.

C. Eat a high-fiber, whole grain cereal

D. Stuff favorite omelet with low-fat cheese, tomatoes, and frozen spinach

E. All of the above

 

 

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