which list contains fatty acids that reduce cardiovascular disease risk

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ATI Nutrition Practice A

1. Which list contains fatty acids that reduce cardiovascular disease risk?

A. omega 3, trans fatty acids, saturated fatty acids
B. EPA and DHA
C. omega 6, omega 3, partially hydrogenated oil
D. omega 3, EPA, saturated fatty acids

Correct answer: B

Rationale: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), both omega-3 fatty acids, are known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

2. Which breakfast item should be recommended for a vegan adolescent to combine protein?

A. Bagel with cream cheese
B. Wheat toast with jelly
C. Oatmeal pancakes with peanut butter
D. Eggs with tofu bacon

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Oatmeal pancakes with peanut butter provide a protein combination suitable for a vegan diet.

3. Which metabolic disease is characterized by poor healing, severe forms of periodontal disease, necrosis, xerostomia, and candidiasis?

A. Hypopituitarism
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Renal disease

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Diabetes mellitus is the correct answer. It is associated with poor wound healing, severe periodontal disease, tissue necrosis, dry mouth (xerostomia), and an increased susceptibility to oral infections like candidiasis. Hypopituitarism, hyperthyroidism, and renal disease are not typically linked to the specific oral manifestations described in the question.

4. Which is NOT a classification of carbohydrate?

A. Monosaccharides
B. Disaccharides
C. Polysaccharides
D. Triglycerides

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat, not a carbohydrate. Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides are all classifications of carbohydrates based on the number of sugar units they contain. Monosaccharides are the simplest form with one sugar unit, disaccharides contain two sugar units, and polysaccharides have multiple sugar units linked together.

5. A paranoid client refuses to eat telling you that you poisoned his food. The best intervention to this client is:

A. Taste the food in front of him and tell him that the food is not poisoned
B. Offer other types of food until the client eats
C. Simply state that the food is not poisoned
D. Offer sealed foods

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.