Practice Midterm
1. The following are the complications of hypertension except:
a. Kidney Failure
b. Obesity
c. Heart failure
d. Blindness
2. The diastolic blood pressure is:
a. Blood pressure
b. When the heart contracts to push the blood through the arteries
c. When the heart is resting in between beats
d. It is the most accurate blood pressure value
3. Based on the table which patient(s) has Hypertension stage one:
Systolic
Pressure
(mmHg)
Diastolic
Pressure
(mmHg)
Ahmad
135
85
Ammar
120
65
Mohammed
140
99
Hussein
170
123
Ibrahim
150
90
Khalid
160
110
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ibrahim & Mohammad
Ahmad
Mohammad & Khalid
Ibrahim & Khalid
4. Chris’s waist circumference is 110cm, which of the following statements is true:
a. The waist circumference does not distinguish between muscle and fat weight
b. Chris is not at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
c. Waist circumference only tells you where fat is distributed, and this is not a
good indicator
d. Chris is at risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes
5. Consistent high blood sugar can lead to all the following except:
a. Cardiovascular diseases
b. Amputations
c. Kidney disease
d. Blindness
e. Obesity
f. All of the options are complications
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6. Hamad’s blood test showed that he has a total Cholesterol: 300mg/dl, LDL: 230 mg/dl
and HDL: 70 mg/dl. Hamad is at risk of
a. Obesity
b. Cardiovascular disease
c. Hypertension
d. Diabetes
7. Hypertension can be treated by making certain lifestyle changes, which of the below
lifestyle changes will not help treat hypertension?
a. Quit smoking
b. Yoga
c. Losing weight
d. Drinking more caffeine
8. Mary is 165cm tall, small frame, and weighs 82kg. her IBW is:
a. 51kg
b. 56kg
c. 62kg
d. 45kg
9. Sam is 194cm tall, large frame and weighs 99kg, he is :
a. Underweight
b. Normal
c. Overweight
d. Obese
10. What are the symptoms of hypertension:
a. Heartburn, headaches, vomiting, nausea
b. Shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting
c. Irritability, sudden aggression, decreased cognitive abilities
d. None, unless blood pressure levels are extremely high
11. Which of the following Is not a risk factor of cardiovascular diseases?
a. High cholesterol
b. Smoking
c. Diabetes
d. Obesity
e. Age
f. All of the options are risk factors
12. Complete the sentence: arteries carry ------------------- and veins carry -----------------:
a. Deoxygenated blood, oxygenated blood
b. Oxygenated blood, deoxygenated blood
c. Deoxygenated blood, deoxygenated blood
d. Oxygenated blood, oxygenated blood
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13. High blood sugar is called:
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Hypertension
d. Hypotension
14. In the heart there is ----- valves and their function is to -------------a. 3, control flow of blood in one direction
b. 4, control flow of blood in one direction
c. 3, allow flow of blood in multiple direction
d. 4, allow flow of blood in multiple direction
15. Insulin’s main function is to:
a. Increase sugar levels in our blood
b. decrease sugar levels in our blood
c. control sugar levels in our blood
d. insulin is not related to sugar levels
16. Irritability, anxiety, shakiness, hunger, headaches, and sweating are all symptoms off:
a. hypertension
b. hypotension
c. hyperglycemia
d. hypoglycemia
17. Dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and blurry vision are symptoms of:
a. hypertension
b. hypotension
c. hyperglycemia
d. hypoglycemia
18. Pregnancy diabetes is often called:
a. type 1 diabetes
b. type 2 diabetes
c. gestational diabetes
d. hyperglycemia
19. Pregnancy diabetes in the future can increase the risk of:
a. Type 1 diabetes
b. Type 2 diabetes
c. Hypertension
d. Cardiovascular diseases
20. The main cause of cardiovascular diseases is:
a. Plaque
b. Atherosclerosis
c. Fats, cholesterol
d. Smoking
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21. To open clogged arteries, doctors use:
a. Coronary arteries
b. Coronary angioplasty
c. Cardiovascular surgery
d. Coronary atherosclerosis
22. Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes:
a. Insulin injections
b. Healthy diet
c. Exercise
d. All of the options are treatments
23. True or False: diabetics need to limit simple carbohydrates and focus on complex
carbohydrates:
a. True
b. False
24. Type 2 diabetes is cause by ------------------- and occurs in -------------------;
a. Lifestyle, children
b. Lifestyle, adults
c. Genetics, children
d. Genetics, adults
25. You always want to make sure you HDL is --------------------- and LDL is ------------------- and total cholesterol is --------------------a. High, low, low
b. Low, high, low
c. High, high, low
d. Low, high, high
26. Type 2 diabetes is:
a. Genetic related
b. An auto-immune disease
c. Lifestyle disease
d. Children’s disease
27. In type 1 diabetes:
a. The body produces insulin, but the organs are not responding
b. The body produces insulin, but sugar is not absorbed
c. The body does not produce insulin at all
d. The hormonal imbalance causes a decrease in insulin levels
28. Hypotension is:
a. An increase blood pressure
b. An increase in sugar level
c. A decrease in blood pressure
d. A decrease in sugar levels
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29. A fasting blood sugar level of 140mg/dL shows a person is:
a. Healthy
b. Hyperglycemic
c. Hypoglycemic
d. Hypertensive
30. A heart rate of 140 beats/minute shows a person is:
a. At risk of hypertension
b. At risk of diabetes
c. At risk of cardiovascular disease
d. Healthy
31. A blood pressure of 160/70 shows a person is:
a. Healthy
b. Hypertensive
c. Hypotensive
d. Hyperglycemic
32. A female has the following cholesterol profile: total cholesterol = 180mg/dL, HDL =
60mg/dL, and LDL – 120 mg/dL, she would be
a. Hypertensive
b. Hyperglycemic
c. At risk of cardiovascular diseases
d. At risk of obesity
33. For someone with hypertension the %DV for which of the following should be less than
5%:
a. Fats only
b. Salts only
c. Sugars only
d. Fats and salts mainly
e. Salt and sugar mainly
f. Fats, salts, and sugars
34. Gestational diabetes is due to:
a. Immune system attacking the pancreas
b. A thick fat layer around the organs
c. The arteries not working properly
d. A hormonal imbalance
35. HDL in our body is produced by our:
a. Pancreas
b. Stomach
c. Liver
d. Heart
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36. For someone with hyperglycemia the %DV for which of the following should be less
than 5%:
a. Fats
b. Salts
c. Sugars
d. Carbohydrates
37. Fruits provide us with:
a. Complex carbs
b. Simple carbs
c. Fats
d. Proteins
38. For someone with hypertension the %DV for which of the following should be more
than 20%:
a. Potassium
b. Salts
c. Calcium
d. A and c
e. All of the options
39. Insulin in our body is produced by our:
a. Pancreas
b. Stomach
c. Liver
d. Heart
40. The best indicator of fat distribution is:
a. BMI
b. IBW
c. Waist Circumference
d. weight
41. To determine if someone is healthy, we calculate
a. BMI
b. IBW
c. Waist Circumference
d. Weight
42. To determine how much weight a person should gain or lose, we calculate:
a. BMI
b. IBW
c. Waist Circumference
d. Weight
43. To determine if you are at high or low risk of diseases, we measure:
a. BMI
b. IBW
c. Waist Circumference
d. weight
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44. You ate a food that has fats and protein, this food is in which food group:
a. Grains
b. Meats and Beans
c. Milk
d. Vegetables
45. The DASH diet recommends: (choose all applies)
a. Increase sodium
b. Decrease sodium
c. Increase potassium
d. Decrease potassium
e. Increase fats
f. Decrease fats
g. Increase calcium
h. Decrease calcium
i. Follow my plate
46. A healthy lifestyle includes: (choose all that applies)
a. Quit smoking
b. Eating in moderation
c. Follow my plate
d. Focus on complex carbs
e. Stop eating simple carbs
f. Increase fiber
g. Stop eating all types of fats
h. Increase protein intake
i. Physical activity
47. In order to lose weight, we recommend:
a. Following the DASH diet
b. Eating frequently with smaller meal sizes
c. Eating less frequently with bigger meal sizes
d. Following a vegetables and fruits diet
48. The nutrients are:
a. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals
b. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
c. Grains, Meats and Beans, vegetable, fruits, milk, oils/nuts
d. Grains, proteins, vegetable, fruits, milk, oils/nuts
49. Fat free means:
a. Healthy option
b. A little amount of sugar
c. A little amount to no fat
d. A little amount of calories
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50. You ate a food that has carbohydrates, fats, and protein, this food is in which food
group:
a. Grains
b. Meats and Beans
c. Milk
d. Vegetables
51. No sugar added means:
a. Healthy option
b. A little amount of sugar
c. Sugar is not on the ingredients list
d. A little amount of calories
52. Sugar free mean:
a. Healthy option
b. A little amount to no sugar
c. A little amount of fat
d. A little amount of calories
53. You ate a food that has carbohydrates, and protein, this food is in which food group:
a. Grains
b. Meats and Beans
c. Milk
d. Fruits
54. Full fat milk is considered as -------------a. Healthy option
b. Nutrient dense
c. Empty calorie
d. Low calorie
55. The number of calories burned by an individual depends on:
a. Frequency and intensity of workout
b. Frequency of workout and weight
c. Intensity of workout and weight
d. Frequency of workout and genetics
56. Fats help transfer which of the following in our body?
a. Calcium
b. Potassium
c. Vitamin A
d. Vitamin C
57. The ingredients list on a food label lists:
a. Added and natural ingredients from highest to lowest
b. Added and natural ingredients from lowest to highest
c. Added ingredients only from highest to lowest
d. Added ingredients only from lowest to highest
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58. If I eat whole wheat pasta I would be getting: (choose all that applies)
a. More carbohydrates
b. More fiber
c. More sugar
d. More vitamins and minerals
e. More healthy oils
59. If you eat white bread you would be getting
a. The bran
b. The germ
c. The endosperm
d. All of the above
60. What is the main source of energy in our body?
a. Carbs
b. Proteins
c. Fats
d. Vitamins
61. Proteins are essential in our body because they help in:
a. Providing energy as a main source
b. Insulation
c. Protection of our organs
d. Growth and development
62. Fats are essential in our body because they help in:
a. Providing energy as a main source
b. Carrying water soluble vitamins
c. Protection of our organs
d. Growth and development
63. Fiber is important because it:
a. Prevents constipation
b. Helps in digestion
c. Keeps you fuller for longer period
d. All of the above
64. Running, jogging, skipping, dancing, all are examples of:
a. Aerobic activities
b. Muscle strengthening activities
c. Bone strengthening activities
d. Stretching and balancing activities
65. The recommendation for children on physical activity:
a. Take it easy on them
b. Keep them as active as possible
c. 60min/week
d. 5hrs/week
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66. Which of the following is the worst?
a. Dokha
b. Shisha
c. Cigarettes
d. E-cigarettes
67. Which of the following has the highest amount of tobacco?
a. Dokha
b. Shisha
c. Cigarettes
d. E-cigarettes
68. Which ingredient gives smoke the flavor?
a. Nicotine
b. Tar
c. Aldehydes
d. Carbon monoxide
69. Which ingredient in smoke causes addiction?
a. Nicotine
b. Tar
c. Aldehydes
d. Carbon monoxide
70. Which ingredient in smoke causes cancer, yellow teeth, and gum problems?
a. Nicotine
b. Tar
c. Aldehydes
d. Carbon monoxide
71. Which ingredient in smoke is inhaled by second-hand smokers?
a. Nicotine
b. Tar
c. Aldehydes
d. Carbon monoxide
72. Which ingredient in smoke causes an increase in heart rate?
a. Nicotine
b. Tar
c. Aldehydes
d. Carbon monoxide
73. Which ingredient in smoke causes difficulty breathing?
a. Nicotine
b. Tar
c. Aldehydes
d. Carbon monoxide
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74. Which ingredient in smoke causes SIDS?
a. Nicotine
b. Tar
c. Aldehydes
d. Carbon monoxide
75. Smoking can lead to all of the following except:
a. CVD
b. HTN
c. Diabetes
d. Cancer
76. If you eat a meal with 10g of carbs, 6g fiber, 15g fats, 20g of protein, and 2g vitamin A.
how many calories did you consume?
a. 279calories
b. 255calories
c. 309calories
d. 317calories
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Use the following case study to answer questions 77-85-: Mohammad has the below
medical profile. Using his profile:
BIOMETRICS:
• Age: 55
• Weight: 98kg
• Frame size: large
• Height: 177cm
• Waist circumference: 130cm
LIFESTYLE:
• Sedentary
• Smoker
BLOOD GLUCOSE PROFILE:
• Fasting Blood Glucose: 145 mg/dL
LIPID PROFILE:
• Total cholesterol: 194 mg/dL
• LDL: 85 mg/dL
• HDL: 45 mg/dL
BLOOD PRESSURE
• 110/70 mmHg
Family history:
• No history of diabetes, cardiovascular
disease or hypertension in his family
77. Diagnose Mohammad with the appropriate disease:
a. Hypertension
b. Diabetes type 1
c. Diabetes type 2
d. High cholesterol (CVD)
78. Mohammad is considered:
a. Healthy
b. Underweight
c. Overweight
d. Obese
79. Which of the following is/are risk factors for his disease? (choose more than one)
a. Lack of physical activity
b. Smoking
c. High cholesterol
d. Genetics
e. Obesity
f. Age
80. What are the complications he could face if he does not treat/control it?
a. Obesity
b. Amputations
c. Hypotension
d. Hypertension
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81. How can he treat his disease or prevent it from getting worse? (choose more than one)
a. Stop smoking
b. Start exercising
c. Stop eating carbohydrates
d. Eat complex carbohydrates throughout the day (consistent and controlled)
e. Eat simple carbohydrates throughout the day
f. Lose weight
g. Take insulin injections
h. Eat a complete meal
i. Focus on complex carbs
82. For his disease which of the following %DV should be less than 5%?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Sugars
c. Fats
d. Sodium
83. How much physical activity would you recommend for him?
a. 5hrs/week, 3days aerobic, 3 days muscle strengthening, and 3 days bone
strengthening
b. 5hrs/week, 3days aerobic and 3 days muscle strengthening
c. 60min/day, 3days aerobic and 3 days muscle strengthening, 3 days bone
strengthening
d. 60min/day, 3days aerobic and 3 days muscle strengthening
84. How much grains would you recommend?
a. 20%
b. 30%
c. 10%
d. None, he can’t eat carbohydrates
85. Ideally, what should his weight be?
a. 75KG
b. 82.6KG
c. 67.6
d. Can’t be determine
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Using the food label, answer the following questions:
86.
a.
b.
c.
d.
How many calories are in one serving?
230
40
1840
153
87.
a.
b.
c.
d.
How many calories in container?
230
40
1840
153
88.
a.
b.
c.
d.
How many calories in 1 cup?
230
40
345
153
89.
a.
b.
c.
d.
How many cups will give us 480 mg of sodium?
2/3 cups
1cup
2cups
¾ cups
90. If you eat 2 cups how much sodium is left for
the day?
a. 93%
b. 7%
c. 21%
d. 79%
91. How many teaspoons of sugar are there in 5 servings of this food?
a. 1.5
b. 0.2
c. 1
d. 5
92. How many cups will give us 32 grams of fat?
a. 4
b. 3.5
c. 2.6
d. 5.5
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93. The food is high in:
a. Total fat
b. Sodium
c. Fiber
d. Iron
94. The food is a good source of:
a. Vitamin C
b. Sodium
c. Fiber
d. Iron
95. This product is more likely from:
a. Animal product
b. Plant product
96. In one serving, what percent of the calories come from protein?
a. 1.3%
b. 11.7%
c. 5%
d. 10%
97. In 3 cups, how many calories come from carbohydrates?
a. 666
b. 444
c. 333
d. 150
98. What percent of calories come from fiber?
a. 7%
b. 0%
c. 1.7%
d. 4%
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