Question 1

__________ is the ability of a man and women to reproduce.

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Question 2

Which of the following is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)   the mother being 33 years old
B)   the mother being 24 years old
C)   BMI of 29 at conception
D)   the mother's sister having type 2 diabetes
E)   the mother being African American or Native AmericanF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Consumption of unpasteurized dairy products and soft cheeses can lead to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   mercury contamination
B)   intake of heavy metals like lead
C)   low birthweights
D)   foodborne illness from listeriosis.
E)   phenylketonuria (PKU) F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Discuss the energy needs and energy-yielding nutrient needs for a pregnant woman.

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The enhanced work of pregnancy raises th...

Question 5

_______ is the term used for a developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth.

Accepted Answer

A)   Fetus
B)   Ovum
C)   Zygote
D)   Embryo
E)   BlastocystF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mother who has experienced malnutrition prior to or after conception?

Accepted Answer

A)   inadequate fetal nourishment due to a poorly developed placenta.
B)   a temporary loss of insulin secretion
C)   if the baby is female, an elevated risk of that baby later in life to develop a chronic disease that could impair her ability to give birth to a healthy infant.
D)   growth restriction in the fetus
E)   higher risk of spontaneous abortion or stillbirthF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

A health care provider who specializes in helping new mothers establish a healthy breastfeeding relationship with their infant is called a _____________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Describe the stages of fetal development from fertilization to birth.

Accepted Answer

A newly fertilized ovum is called a "zyg...

Question 9

Which of the following is not typically something that a pregnant woman of 35 years or older is at higher risk for?

Accepted Answer

A)   cesarean sections
B)   preterm births
C)   macrosomia
D)   genetic abnormalities in the fetus
E)   low-birthweight babiesF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

________ are the two components that make up approximately 15 lb of the recommended weight gain during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)   The placenta and the mother's fat stores
B)   The amniotic sac fluid and the infant at birth
C)   The maternal fat stores and the additional blood volume
D)   The infant at birth and the mother's fat stores
E)   The increased size of the uterus and increases in the mother's fluid volumeF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

To prevent dehydration, it is recommended that a lactating mother consume approximately ____ of water per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   6 to 7 cups
B)   8 cups
C)   10 to 11 cups
D)   13 cups
E)   16 cupsF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A low-birthweight infant is defined as a baby that weighs _______ at birth.

Accepted Answer

A)   3½ lb or less
B)   4 lb or less
C)   5 ½ lb or less
D)   6½ lb or less
E)   9 lb or lessF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

What substance increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   mercury
B)   second-hand cigarette smoke
C)   some herbal supplements
D)   lead
E)   prescription medicationsF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Mary was physically active before becoming pregnant, and she has continued doing regular exercise during her pregnancy based on her doctor's recommendations and guidelines. Mary's mother does not approve and says women need "to relax and put their feet up" when pregnant like she did and to avoid physical activity like exercise. What can Mary tell her mother about why her doctor encourages her to exercise during pregnancy and about the possible health benefits?

Accepted Answer

An active, physically fit woman experien...

Question 15

A "belly button" is the scar in the middle of the abdomen that marks the former attachment of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   blastocyte
B)   amniotic sac
C)   placenta
D)   umbilical cord
E)   uterusF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct statement about preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A)   A woman is more likely to have preeclampsia if her mother experienced symptoms when pregnant with her.
B)   When it progresses, the rate of death is twice as high in white women as in black women.
C)   It usually occurs in a woman's second or third pregnancy.
D)   It's often seen in the first trimester.
E)   Symptoms dissipate within 4 to 6 hours after delivery.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

___________ is a condition that normally develops in the second half of pregnancy and that can increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy if overweight.

Accepted Answer

Gestationa...

Question 18

Which nutrient does the body show a dramatic increase in absorption for during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   sodium
B)   protein
C)   calcium
D)   thiamin
E)   magnesiumF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

_____ supplementation is associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron
B)   Folate
C)   Calcium
D)   Cobalamin
E)   IodineF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)   inadequate folate
B)   the mother being obese
C)   the mother being underweight
D)   family history of spina bifida
E)   the mother being of Hispanic ethnicityF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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