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NUR230 EXAM 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
### 1. What is the main risk factor for CAD/ACS?
A) High protein diet
B) Regular exercise
C) Atherosclerosis
D) Low blood pressure
**Correct Answer: C) Atherosclerosis**
### 2. What are some components of Metabolic Syndrome? (Choose 3)
A) High HDL
B) Hypertension (HTN)
C) Low fasting glucose
D) Increased triglycerides
E) Central obesity
**Correct Answers: B) Hypertension (HTN), D) Increased triglycerides, E) Central obesity**
### 3. At what age is the risk for CAD/ACS greatest, especially in women?
A) 30 years old
B) 50 years old
C) 70 years old
D) 90 years old
**Correct Answer: C) 70 years old**
### 4. What are considered "good" fats?
A) Trans fats
B) Saturated fats
C) Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
D) Hydrogenated oils
**Correct Answer: C) Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats**
### 5. What can monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats do for the body?
A) Raise bad cholesterol levels
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B) Lower bad cholesterol levels
C) Cause weight gain
D) Increase blood sugar levels
**Correct Answer: B) Lower bad cholesterol levels**
### 6. What are common sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?
A) Red meat
B) Butter and lard
C) Plant-based oils, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish
D) Cheese and cream
**Correct Answer: C) Plant-based oils, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish**
### 7. Which of the following are examples of foods high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?
A) Beef and pork
B) Coconut oil and palm oil
C) Avocados, nuts, and fatty fish
D) Ice cream and chocolate
**Correct Answer: C) Avocados, nuts, and fatty fish**
### 8. What are considered "bad" fats?
A) Polyunsaturated fats
B) Monounsaturated fats
C) Saturated fats
D) Omega-3 fatty acids
**Correct Answer: C) Saturated fats**
### 9. What can saturated fats do to your health?
A) Lower bad cholesterol levels
B) Increase good cholesterol levels
C) Raise bad cholesterol levels and lower good cholesterol levels
D) Improve heart health
**Correct Answer: C) Raise bad cholesterol levels and lower good cholesterol levels**
### 10. Where do most saturated fats come from?
A) Plant oils and seeds
B) Animal sources such as meat and dairy, and tropical oils
C) Fish and seafood
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D) Fruits and vegetables
**Correct Answer: B) Animal sources such as meat and dairy, and tropical oils**
### 11. Which foods are examples of saturated fats?
A) Olive oil and nuts
B) Beef, butter, cheese, and coconut oil
C) Fatty fish and avocados
D) Whole grains and legumes
**Correct Answer: B) Beef, butter, cheese, and coconut oil**
### 12. What are considered "ugly" fats?
A) Monounsaturated fats
B) Trans fats and hydrogenated oils
C) Polyunsaturated fats
D) Omega-3 fatty acids
**Correct Answer: B) Trans fats and hydrogenated oils**
### 13. What effect do hydrogenated oils and trans fats have on health?
A) Improve heart health
B) Raise bad cholesterol and increase heart disease risk
C) Lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol
D) Reduce the risk of diabetes
**Correct Answer: B) Raise bad cholesterol and increase heart disease risk**
### 14. Where can hydrogenated oils and trans fats be commonly found?
A) Fresh fruits and vegetables
B) Lean meats
C) Processed foods made with partially hydrogenated oils
D) Whole grain bread
**Correct Answer: C) Processed foods made with partially hydrogenated oils**
### 15. What are some examples of foods high in hydrogenated oils and trans fats?
A) Fresh fish and olive oil
B) Fried foods, margarine, and some baked goods
C) Whole grain cereals and legumes
D) Fresh fruits and vegetables
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**Correct Answer: B) Fried foods, margarine, and some baked goods**
### 16. When reading nutrition labels on processed foods, what should you aim for?
A) Less than 5% Daily Value (DV) in fats and sodium
B) More than 10% DV in sugars
C) Higher than 20% DV in fiber, vitamins, and minerals
D) Only 0% DV for all nutrients
**Correct Answers: A) Less than 5% DV in fats and sodium, C) Higher than 20% DV in fiber, vitamins,
and minerals**
### 17. What are some grocery shopping tips for a heart-healthy diet?
A) Buy mostly frozen meals
B) Shop the perimeter for fresh foods, choose low-fat options and whole grains
C) Focus on sugary snacks
D) Avoid all fats
**Correct Answer: B) Shop the perimeter for fresh foods, choose low-fat options and whole grains**
### 18. What is the "5/20 rule" in grocery shopping?
A) Eat five meals a day and sleep for 20 hours
B) Buy five fruits and vegetables each time you shop
C) Less than 5% DV for unhealthy nutrients, more than 20% DV for healthy nutrients
D) Spend only $5 or $20 on groceries
**Correct Answer: C) Less than 5% DV for unhealthy nutrients, more than 20% DV for healthy
nutrients**
### 19. What diet is recommended for managing hypertension (HTN)?
A) High salt and high-fat diet
B) DASH diet with reduced salt and processed foods
C) Only fruit juices
D) High protein diet
**Correct Answer: B) DASH diet with reduced salt and processed foods**
### 20. What dietary changes are suggested for managing heart failure (HF)?
A) High salt and high sugar intake
B) Reduce salt, restrict fluids, and encourage foods rich in Vitamin B and magnesium
C) Only eat red meat
D) Increase salt intake for flavor
NUR230 EXAM 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
### 1. What is the main risk factor for CAD/ACS?
A) High protein diet
B) Regular exercise
C) Atherosclerosis
D) Low blood pressure
**Correct Answer: C) Atherosclerosis**
### 2. What are some components of Metabolic Syndrome? (Choose 3)
A) High HDL
B) Hypertension (HTN)
C) Low fasting glucose
D) Increased triglycerides
E) Central obesity
**Correct Answers: B) Hypertension (HTN), D) Increased triglycerides, E) Central obesity**
### 3. At what age is the risk for CAD/ACS greatest, especially in women?
A) 30 years old
B) 50 years old
C) 70 years old
D) 90 years old
**Correct Answer: C) 70 years old**
### 4. What are considered "good" fats?
A) Trans fats
B) Saturated fats
C) Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
D) Hydrogenated oils
**Correct Answer: C) Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats**
### 5. What can monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats do for the body?
A) Raise bad cholesterol levels
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B) Lower bad cholesterol levels
C) Cause weight gain
D) Increase blood sugar levels
**Correct Answer: B) Lower bad cholesterol levels**
### 6. What are common sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?
A) Red meat
B) Butter and lard
C) Plant-based oils, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish
D) Cheese and cream
**Correct Answer: C) Plant-based oils, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish**
### 7. Which of the following are examples of foods high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?
A) Beef and pork
B) Coconut oil and palm oil
C) Avocados, nuts, and fatty fish
D) Ice cream and chocolate
**Correct Answer: C) Avocados, nuts, and fatty fish**
### 8. What are considered "bad" fats?
A) Polyunsaturated fats
B) Monounsaturated fats
C) Saturated fats
D) Omega-3 fatty acids
**Correct Answer: C) Saturated fats**
### 9. What can saturated fats do to your health?
A) Lower bad cholesterol levels
B) Increase good cholesterol levels
C) Raise bad cholesterol levels and lower good cholesterol levels
D) Improve heart health
**Correct Answer: C) Raise bad cholesterol levels and lower good cholesterol levels**
### 10. Where do most saturated fats come from?
A) Plant oils and seeds
B) Animal sources such as meat and dairy, and tropical oils
C) Fish and seafood
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D) Fruits and vegetables
**Correct Answer: B) Animal sources such as meat and dairy, and tropical oils**
### 11. Which foods are examples of saturated fats?
A) Olive oil and nuts
B) Beef, butter, cheese, and coconut oil
C) Fatty fish and avocados
D) Whole grains and legumes
**Correct Answer: B) Beef, butter, cheese, and coconut oil**
### 12. What are considered "ugly" fats?
A) Monounsaturated fats
B) Trans fats and hydrogenated oils
C) Polyunsaturated fats
D) Omega-3 fatty acids
**Correct Answer: B) Trans fats and hydrogenated oils**
### 13. What effect do hydrogenated oils and trans fats have on health?
A) Improve heart health
B) Raise bad cholesterol and increase heart disease risk
C) Lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol
D) Reduce the risk of diabetes
**Correct Answer: B) Raise bad cholesterol and increase heart disease risk**
### 14. Where can hydrogenated oils and trans fats be commonly found?
A) Fresh fruits and vegetables
B) Lean meats
C) Processed foods made with partially hydrogenated oils
D) Whole grain bread
**Correct Answer: C) Processed foods made with partially hydrogenated oils**
### 15. What are some examples of foods high in hydrogenated oils and trans fats?
A) Fresh fish and olive oil
B) Fried foods, margarine, and some baked goods
C) Whole grain cereals and legumes
D) Fresh fruits and vegetables
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**Correct Answer: B) Fried foods, margarine, and some baked goods**
### 16. When reading nutrition labels on processed foods, what should you aim for?
A) Less than 5% Daily Value (DV) in fats and sodium
B) More than 10% DV in sugars
C) Higher than 20% DV in fiber, vitamins, and minerals
D) Only 0% DV for all nutrients
**Correct Answers: A) Less than 5% DV in fats and sodium, C) Higher than 20% DV in fiber, vitamins,
and minerals**
### 17. What are some grocery shopping tips for a heart-healthy diet?
A) Buy mostly frozen meals
B) Shop the perimeter for fresh foods, choose low-fat options and whole grains
C) Focus on sugary snacks
D) Avoid all fats
**Correct Answer: B) Shop the perimeter for fresh foods, choose low-fat options and whole grains**
### 18. What is the "5/20 rule" in grocery shopping?
A) Eat five meals a day and sleep for 20 hours
B) Buy five fruits and vegetables each time you shop
C) Less than 5% DV for unhealthy nutrients, more than 20% DV for healthy nutrients
D) Spend only $5 or $20 on groceries
**Correct Answer: C) Less than 5% DV for unhealthy nutrients, more than 20% DV for healthy
nutrients**
### 19. What diet is recommended for managing hypertension (HTN)?
A) High salt and high-fat diet
B) DASH diet with reduced salt and processed foods
C) Only fruit juices
D) High protein diet
**Correct Answer: B) DASH diet with reduced salt and processed foods**
### 20. What dietary changes are suggested for managing heart failure (HF)?
A) High salt and high sugar intake
B) Reduce salt, restrict fluids, and encourage foods rich in Vitamin B and magnesium
C) Only eat red meat
D) Increase salt intake for flavor
