Question 1

Nancy's protein RDA before she got pregnant was 47 grams per day.What is her protein RDA now that she is pregnant?

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A)   47 grams 
B)   1.0 grams per kg of body weight 
C)   72 grams 
D)   1.2 grams for each kg of pregnancy weight gained 
E)   94 gramsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

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 possible health benefits?

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Question 3

Which of the following is an example of macrosomia?

Accepted Answer

A)   A neural tube defect in a fetus 
B)   A baby born at 37 weeks gestation 
C)   A mother gaining excessive weight during pregnancy 
D)   A baby born after the fortieth week of gestation 
E)   A baby born weighing 9 pounds 6 ouncesF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

MATCHING
MATCHING
-A newly fertilized ovum

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A)  Implantation
B)  Teratogenic
C)  Perinatal
D)  Macrosomia
E)  OxytocinF) FetusG) PretermH) HeartburnI) PicaJ) CaffeineK) ZygoteL) EmbryoM) AlcoholN) EclampsiaO) Amniotic sacP) BirthweightQ) E) and G)
R) C) and J)

Question 5

Explain the effect that maternal body weight has on the health of the mother and infant by describing the increased health risks seen in underweight mothers and obese mothers.

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Underweight women have a higher risk of ...

Question 6

What is the most likely reason for a pregnant woman to crave a nonfood item like laundry starch or ice?

Accepted Answer

A)   A change in hormones 
B)   A hypoglycemic episode 
C)   A physiologic need for fluid 
D)   A physiologic need for sodium 
E)   Anemia due to iron-deficiencyF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

What organ system is most vulnerable to adverse influences during its critical period?

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A)   Cardiovascular 
B)   Circulatory 
C)   Digestive 
D)   Nervous 
E)   EndocrineF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

A pregnant woman needs to increase her intake by approximately ___ kcal to account for increased energy need in the second trimester of pregnancy.

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A)   200 
B)   340 
C)   450 
D)   540 
E)   600F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is a correct statement about preeclampsia?

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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 when compared to 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) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

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)   unterusF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

____________ is the influence of substances during fetal growth on the development of diseases in later life.

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Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   3 1/2 lbs or less 
B)   4 lbs or less 
C)   5 1/2 lbs or less 
D)   6 1/2 lbs or less 
E)   9 lbs or lessF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Which fish is considered a good choice for pregnant women to eat and can be consumed up to two to three times per week if desired?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chilean sea bass 
B)   Atlantic mackerel 
C)   Tuna 
D)   Orange roughy 
E)   King mackerelF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

MATCHING
MATCHING
-Hormone that stimulates the mammary glands to eject milk

Accepted Answer

A)  Implantation
B)  Teratogenic
C)  Perinatal
D)  Macrosomia
E)  OxytocinF) FetusG) PretermH) HeartburnI) PicaJ) CaffeineK) ZygoteL) EmbryoM) AlcoholN) EclampsiaO) Amniotic sacP) BirthweightQ) F) and N)
R) A) and J)

Question 15

A fertilized ovum is known as a ______.

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A)   zygote 
B)   embryo 
C)   fetus 
D)   placenta 
E)   implantation eggF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

An infant born at 39 weeks would be described as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   pre-term 
B)   complete 
C)   full-term 
D)   post-term 
E)   after due dateF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

A high-quality,cost-effective healthcare and nutrition services program that provides women who are pregnant,breastfeeding,or have children ages 0 to 5 years is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the SNAP program 
B)   the March of Dimes 
C)   food stamp 
D)   the WIC program 
E)   the OAA programF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is correct about a woman's energy needs during the first trimester?

Accepted Answer

A)   Only a very small additional amount of energy (150 to 250 kcal)  is typically needed. 
B)   They are approximately the same as those for a nonpregnant woman. 
C)   The energy needs are the same as what is needed in the second trimester. 
D)   No additional energy is needed if a vitamin and mineral supplement is being taken. 
E)   Energy needs are the same across all three trimesters.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following can help to minimize the effects of an occasional alcoholic drink in the milk of lactating women?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drink alcohol before breastfeeding, rather than after. 
B)   Breastfeed immediately after drinking prior to alcohol entering the bloodstream. 
C)   Pump and discard the milk following alcohol consumption. 
D)   Consume alcohol on an empty stomach. 
E)   Scientific evidence recommends consuming a glass of alcohol while lactating, and it will have no effect on milk.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Explain why normal development is so crucial during critical periods,and give an example of what can happen if normal development does not occur.

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An infant born at 39 weeks would be described as _____.

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A pregnant woman needs to increase her intake by approximately ___ kcal to account for increased energy need in the second trimester of pregnancy.

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

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What is the most likely reason for a pregnant woman to crave a nonfood item like laundry starch or ice?

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What organ system is most vulnerable to adverse influences during its critical period?

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Which of the following is a correct statement about preeclampsia?

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____________ is the influence of substances during fetal growth on the development of diseases in later life.

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Nancy's protein RDA before she got pregnant was 47 grams per day.What is her protein RDA now that she is pregnant?

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MATCHING MATCHING -A newly fertilized ovum

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A fertilized ovum is known as a ______.

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Which fish is considered a good choice for pregnant women to eat and can be consumed up to two to three times per week if desired?

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Which of the following can help to minimize the effects of an occasional alcoholic drink in the milk of lactating women?

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Which of the following is correct about a woman's energy needs during the first trimester?

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Which of the following is an example of macrosomia?

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Explain the effect that maternal body weight has on the health of the mother and infant by describing the increased health risks seen in underweight mothers and obese mothers.

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____________ is the influence of substances during fetal growth on the development of diseases in later life.

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Nancy's protein RDA before she got pregnant was 47 grams per day.What is her protein RDA now that she is pregnant?

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