EXAM 4

Optimal resting blood pressure for adults is

<120 over <80 mm Hg

The number of deaths from CVD is greater among men than women

False

Advantages to breastfeeding include all of the following expect:

It is the only way to develop a true loving relationship with the baby

The primary blood cholesterol linked to CHD risk is:

LDL

Several of the major risk factors for CHD can be modified by diet and activity

True

gestational diabetes

during pregnancy

hypertriglyceridemia

elevated blood trigylcerides. Borderline-150-199mg/dL High-200-499mg/dL

The risk of atherosclerosis increases with all of the following except

exercise

nutrition during lactation energy

extra 330 kcal/day and 170 kcal from fat stores. Water about 13 cups a day

energy requirements during pregnancy BMR increases 15-20%

first-nothing 2nd-extra 340 kcalories/day 3rd-extra 450 kcalories/day

causes of Type 2

insulin coupled with insulin deficiency, hyperinsullenimia(abnormally high insulin), insulin production declines over time

Type 1 diabetes

insulin deficiency. More common in Caucasians, develops in children or teens.

Type 2 diabetes is associated with

insulin resistance

Type 2 diabtetes

insulin resistance

Which group of symptoms is characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, reduced HDL cholesterol levels

diabetes management in pregnancy

may need insulin, regular activity, restrict carbs 40-45%

causes of low birth weight

mothers poor nutrition, heredity, smoking, drugs, disease conditions,

Which of the following is not one of the chronic complications of diabetes ?

myopathy

causes of atherosclerosis

smoking, diabetes, advancing age, and gender (women after menopause)

The four classic risk factors for CHD are

smoking, high LDL, high blood pressure, and diabetes

composition of breast milk

water,fats,proteins, carbs,minerals

healthy BMI for single birth

18.5-24.9

The client asks the nurse about the effects of physical activity on CHD risk. The nurse states that:

30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days can reverse many risk factors for CHD

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants receive breast milk for at least the first ______ months of life

6

muscle endurance

ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without becoming exhausted

hypertension risk factors

aging, genetic factors, obesity, salt sensitivity, alcohol, dietary factors

causes of poverty and hunger

alcohol and drug abuse, lack of awareness, reluctance to accept help

Weight loss is associated with all of the following except

an increase in trigylcerides

how often should a baby be fed?

approx. 8-12 times a day

causes and symptoms of Type 1

autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells. could be caused by a virus. Symptoms are ketoacidosis, weight loss, polyuria, polydispia, fatigue

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as

cardiovascular disease

benefits of breast feeding for mother

contracts the uterus, delays the return ovulation, conserves iron, may protect against breast and ovarian cancer

risk factors for obese mom

induced labor, c-section, post partum hypertension, infections

benefits of breast feeding for baby

less risk of ear infection, allergies, SIDS,adult CVD, may protect against obesity

3 main energy systems

phosagen, lactic, and aerobic systems

atherosclerosis

plaque build up, narrowing of blood vessel

Excessive urine production is called

polyuria

Mrs. Smith is a 59-year old african american female who is 5'2 tall and weighs 180 pounds. She is a smoker who engages in no physical activity, and her diet shows a high intake of saturated fat and sodium as well as excess kcalories. Her lipid profile shows elevated LDL and decreases levels of HDL. In order to raise her HDL levels, the nurse recommends that Mrs. Smith:

quit smoking

Plaque consists of all of the following except

red blood cells

angina pectoris

symptoms triggered by exertion;subside with rest

muscle power

the product of force generation(strength)and movement velocity(speed); the speed at which a given amount of exertion is completed

what things can happen to the environment because of over population

threatens capacity for safe water and food

There are factors in great milk that protect the infant against infection

true