CCBMA Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2

Question 1

A medical assistant is educating a patient with hypertension about diet. Which diet plan is most evidence-based for lowering blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

DASH diet

Answer

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is clinically proven to lower blood pressure through reduced sodium and increased potassium, calcium, and magnesium intake.

Question 2

Which fat is considered most harmful to cardiovascular health because it raises LDL and lowers HDL cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Trans fat

Answer

Trans fats raise LDL ('bad') cholesterol and lower HDL ('good') cholesterol, significantly increasing cardiovascular disease risk.

Question 3

A patient recovering from surgery requires increased intake of which nutrient to support wound healing and tissue repair?

Accepted Answer

Protein

Answer

Protein provides the amino acids necessary for collagen synthesis, immune function, and tissue repair after surgery.

Question 4

Which water-soluble vitamin is synthesized by intestinal bacteria and is necessary for blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K

Answer

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin (not water-soluble) essential for activating clotting factors; it is partially synthesized by gut bacteria.

Question 5

A patient with chronic kidney disease should be educated to limit intake of which mineral to prevent dangerous accumulation?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

Answer

Damaged kidneys cannot adequately excrete potassium, leading to hyperkalemia, which can cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias.

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CCBMA - California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants Practice Test

CCBMA Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2