WGU C787 nutrition- heart disease and
hypertension QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
What waist circumference is indicative of metabolic syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-40 or more
in men and 35 or more in women
What LDL cholesterol level is indicative of metabolic syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Less than
40 for me and 50 for women
What elevated bp is considered indicative of metabolic syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-135/85
or greater
What fasting blood glucose is considered indicative of metabolic syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWER-100 or greater
What teaching would the nurse include when providing education about lifestyle modifications
that help lower blood pressure to a patient with stage 1 hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER-Eat
3500-5000 mg potassium/ day
Which dietary modification would be recommended to a patient who has had a MI? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Limit consumption of red meat, limit sodium, adopt the Mediterranean diet
Which servings are recommended by the DASH diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-2-3 servings of low fat
diary, 4-6 servings of fruits and veggies, 3-6 servings of lean meats, poultry, and fish, 2-3
servings of fats and oils, meats, nuts, seeds, dried beans, high fiber grains
, Which lifestyle modification is recommended to prevent cardiovascular disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Burn at least as many calories as consumed, 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly,
limit sodium to 2500 mg/day
What should the nurse do when a patient reports pain, loss of appetite, and SOB when eating
following an MI? - CORRECT ANSWER-Educate the patient about eating small meals throughout
the day
Hypertension is a clinical sign of which possible nutrient deficiency? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Calcium, potassium, magnesium
Through which pathway does obesity worsen the condition of hypertension? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Inflammation, renal damage, oxidative stress, endothelial damage
Which nutritional supplement may be indicated for the patient taking diuretics for congestive
heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thiamin, potassium
What is a component of the Mediterranean diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fresh fruits and
vegetables in moderation, whole grains, nuts, garlic, fish and wine in moderation, very small
amounts of meats and animal products, limited dairy
What protein sourced are recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER-While grains, legumes, dry beans, skinless chicken
Which intervention would be appropriate for the nurse to teach a patient who wants to lower
the risk for cardiovascular disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Drinking alcohol in moderation, skinless
poultry is ok, limit sodium to 1500-2300 mg/day, aim for 150 minutes of physical activity
Are eggs considered a part of the Mediterranean diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes!
hypertension QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
What waist circumference is indicative of metabolic syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-40 or more
in men and 35 or more in women
What LDL cholesterol level is indicative of metabolic syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Less than
40 for me and 50 for women
What elevated bp is considered indicative of metabolic syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-135/85
or greater
What fasting blood glucose is considered indicative of metabolic syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWER-100 or greater
What teaching would the nurse include when providing education about lifestyle modifications
that help lower blood pressure to a patient with stage 1 hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER-Eat
3500-5000 mg potassium/ day
Which dietary modification would be recommended to a patient who has had a MI? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Limit consumption of red meat, limit sodium, adopt the Mediterranean diet
Which servings are recommended by the DASH diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-2-3 servings of low fat
diary, 4-6 servings of fruits and veggies, 3-6 servings of lean meats, poultry, and fish, 2-3
servings of fats and oils, meats, nuts, seeds, dried beans, high fiber grains
, Which lifestyle modification is recommended to prevent cardiovascular disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Burn at least as many calories as consumed, 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly,
limit sodium to 2500 mg/day
What should the nurse do when a patient reports pain, loss of appetite, and SOB when eating
following an MI? - CORRECT ANSWER-Educate the patient about eating small meals throughout
the day
Hypertension is a clinical sign of which possible nutrient deficiency? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Calcium, potassium, magnesium
Through which pathway does obesity worsen the condition of hypertension? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Inflammation, renal damage, oxidative stress, endothelial damage
Which nutritional supplement may be indicated for the patient taking diuretics for congestive
heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thiamin, potassium
What is a component of the Mediterranean diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fresh fruits and
vegetables in moderation, whole grains, nuts, garlic, fish and wine in moderation, very small
amounts of meats and animal products, limited dairy
What protein sourced are recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER-While grains, legumes, dry beans, skinless chicken
Which intervention would be appropriate for the nurse to teach a patient who wants to lower
the risk for cardiovascular disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Drinking alcohol in moderation, skinless
poultry is ok, limit sodium to 1500-2300 mg/day, aim for 150 minutes of physical activity
Are eggs considered a part of the Mediterranean diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes!
