Exam 3: NUR1172 / NUR 1172
(Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Nutritional Principles in Nursing | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What causes flatulence?
Answer:
Carbs (legumes, fiber, etc)
Question:
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Answer:
Modifiable- smoking, diet, obesity, lifestyle, alcohol consumption, drugs, type
- diabetes, hypertension
Non-modifiable- FAMILY HISTORY, heredity, gender, genetics, age
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Question:
What type of diet is required for viral hepatitis?
Answer:
HIGH PROTEIN; ESSENTIAL FOR TISSUE REPAIR/REGENERATION as well as for maintaining all essential bodily functions.
Low fat
Small feedings
Limit sodium to prevent fluid retention
(Bed rest is imperative)
Question:
Cholesterol and LDL lowering nutrients
Answer:
Water soluble FIBER (oats, bran) Omega 3 fatty acids
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Question:
Omega 3 fatty acids
Answer:
Found in mostly oily, fatty fish
Help reduce LDL cholesterol
Increase anti-inflammatory effects
REDUCE PLATELET AGGREGATION that causes blood clots, which decreases risk of coronary thrombosis
Question:
Cause of essential hypertension
Answer:
UNKNOWN
Question:
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet
Answer:
Primary feature- LOW SODIUM (AVOID PROCESSED FOODS), increase potassium, increase calcium, lots of FRUITS AND VEGGIES (whole foods)
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