FNP 590 MIDTERM & FINALS. /FNP 590 Midterm Ch1-8, Finals Ch1-14,25. Questions & Answers With Explanations (100% Guaranteed)

A nurse is investigating an outbreak of a food-borne illness occurring at a local school. Which of the following would contribute to a chemical contamination resulting in food-borne illness? Question options: Unintended allergen added to food Bacteria on the countertops Pesticide on the fresh fruit Metal shavings in the food from a dull can opener Food-borne illness is classified according to the source of its contamination. Food contaminants may be categorized as biological (bacteria), chemical (pesticides), or physical (metal shavings and unintended allergens). A school nurse is preparing to discuss food safety practices with high school students enrolled in a family and consumer science “foods” course. Which of the following information would be included in the presentation? Question options: Wash hands thoroughly with running warm water with soap for 30 seconds. Scrub firm services of all fruits and vegetables with a produce brush before eating. Pay close attention to assure that meat is cooked all of the way through. A 45-year-old man has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Which of the following characteristics would this man exhibit? Question options: Blood pressure: 146/88 mm Hg Waist measurement: 36 inches HDL: 48 mg/dL Triglycerides: 140 mg/dL Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when a person has three or more of these factors: excessive abdominal fat, as indicated by too large a waist measurement (greater than 40 inches in men); elevated blood pressure (higher than 130/85 mm Hg), low HDL level (lower than 40 mg/dL), and elevated triglyceride level (higher than 150 mg/dL). A community health nurse is providing education about the “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension” (DASH) eating plan to people attending cardiac rehabilitation. Which of the following recommendations would be included in this presentation? Question options: The use of this dietary plan has the same health effects as a daily exercise program The use of this dietary plan will eliminate the need for medication to treat hypertension. This dietary plan is excludes the consumption of processed foods. This dietary plan includes eating greater amounts of fruits and vegetables. Clinical studies show that blood pressure can be lowered by following the DASH eating plan. The DASH eating plan includes abundant fruits and vegetables, more fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts. Depending on the severity of hypertension, the plan may allow for a reduction or elimination of medication. A man states that he would like to change his dietary habits to decrease his risk of developing cancer in the future. Which of the following statements would be the best response for the nurse? Question options: “Consume at least 2 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables each day.” “Dietary habits have minimal effect in reducing your risk of developing cancer.” “A glass of red wine should be consumed daily.” “Dietary supplements of specific nutrients will maximize the effects of dietary changes.” Eating at least 2 ½ cups of a variety of fruits and vegetables can help protect against cancers at many sites, particularly for cancers of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracks. Following the dietary recommendations included in the 2010 Dietary guidelines for Americans and MyPlate are consistent with those recommended by the ACS. Food appears to have a protective effect by itself that dietary supplements do not provide.