Question 1

In pregnant women unable to meet their calcium needs, a daily supplement providing how many mg of calcium is advised?

Accepted Answer

A)  150
B)  300
C)  600
D)  1000
E)  1200F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following physical activities would be permitted for the pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scuba diving
B)  Water aerobics
C)  Exercising in hot, humid weather
D)  Exercising while lying on her back
E)  Kick boxingF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

MATCHING
-A condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 75
B)  1 in 13
C)  7 1/2
D)  17-30
E)  25F) 35G) 38H) IronI) PicaJ) FolateK) ZygoteL) EmbryoM) AlcoholN) EclampsiaO) AmnioticP) BirthweightQ) PreeclampsiaR) BreastfeedingS) Eat small, frequent mealsT) Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid a dayU) E) and J)
V) E) and H)

Question 4

Which of the following is a feature of lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast milk protein content may be enhanced by moderate exercise.
B)  The volume of breast milk may be increased by drinking plenty of fluid.
C)  The iron content of breast milk may be increased by taking iron supplements.
D)  Breast milk quantity but not quality is most affected by nutritional inadequacies.
E)  Breastfeeding is an automatic physiological response.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The influence of substances during fetal growth on the development of diseases in later life is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The influence of substances during fetal growth...

Question 6

What is the most likely reason for a pregnant woman to crave pickles?

Accepted Answer

A)  A change in hormones
B)  A hypoglycemic episode
C)  A physiologic need for fluid
D)  A physiologic need for sodium
E)  Cultural expectations that she will crave themF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

MATCHING
-Upper limit for the recommended number of pounds that a pregnant woman of normal weight should gain

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 75
B)  1 in 13
C)  7 1/2
D)  17-30
E)  25F) 35G) 38H) IronI) PicaJ) FolateK) ZygoteL) EmbryoM) AlcoholN) EclampsiaO) AmnioticP) BirthweightQ) PreeclampsiaR) BreastfeedingS) Eat small, frequent mealsT) Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid a dayU) R) and T)
V) E) and F)

Question 8

MATCHING
-A craving for non-food substances

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 75
B)  1 in 13
C)  7 1/2
D)  17-30
E)  25F) 35G) 38H) IronI) PicaJ) FolateK) ZygoteL) EmbryoM) AlcoholN) EclampsiaO) AmnioticP) BirthweightQ) PreeclampsiaR) BreastfeedingS) Eat small, frequent mealsT) Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid a dayU) C) and P)
V) F) and I)

Question 9

MATCHING
-Developing infant from 2 to 8 weeks after conception

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 75
B)  1 in 13
C)  7 1/2
D)  17-30
E)  25F) 35G) 38H) IronI) PicaJ) FolateK) ZygoteL) EmbryoM) AlcoholN) EclampsiaO) AmnioticP) BirthweightQ) PreeclampsiaR) BreastfeedingS) Eat small, frequent mealsT) Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid a dayU) J) and Q)
V) C) and S)

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol intake and lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol easily enters breast milk.
B)  Alcohol actually stimulates lactation.
C)  Infants drink slightly more breast milk when the mother consumes up to 1 drink per day.
D)  The small amounts of alcohol that are secreted along with breast milk stimulate infant digestion.
E)  The positive impact of alcohol consumption on the mother outweighs any slight negative impact on the infant.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is a feature of the WIC program?

Accepted Answer

A)  It caps the number of children in the program at 2 million.
B)  It is strictly remedial and available chiefly to women living in the inner city
C)  It offers assistance to all at-risk pregnant women regardless of economic means
D)  It saves an estimated $3 in medical costs in the first two months after birth for every dollar spent
E)  It serves pregnant and nursing women as well as children up to age 7F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The recommended weight gain is approximately 35 lbs.
B)  The incidence of stillbirths and preterm births is 5-10% lower compared with adult women.
C)  The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension is 5-10% lower compared with older women.
D)  The time in labor is usually shorter than for older women because there are fewer overweight teenagers.
E)  Maternal death rates are 5 to 7 times greater among adolescent mothers in the developed world.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

In obese pregnant women, the risk for neural tube defects in the infant is believed to result from

Accepted Answer

A)  insufficient exercise.
B)  poor glycemic control.
C)  insufficient folate intake.
D)  higher prevalence of cesarean section.
E)  inadequate fetal circulation.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following statements describes a relationship between alcohol intake and fetal development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Birth defects are most severe when the woman drinks around the time of conception.
B)  Infants born with fetal alcohol syndrome typically show immediate signs of brain impairment.
C)  Eating well and maintaining adequate nutrient stores will prevent alcohol-induced placenta damage.
D)  Toxicity to the fetus begins to occur when fetal blood alcohol levels rise above maternal blood alcohol levels.
E)  Most of the fetal abnormalities associated with maternal alcohol consumption can be corrected after birth.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

At what stage of pregnancy does an embryo show a beating heart and a complete central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 weeks
B)  12 weeks
C)  16 weeks
D)  20 weeks
E)  24 weeksF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following increases the risk of macrosomia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folate deficiency
B)  Prepregnancy obesity
C)  Postpregnancy infection
D)  Gestational oxygen deprivation
E)  Very young maternal ageF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

A newly fertilized ovum is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A newly fertilized ovum is called a(n)...

Question 18

Which of the following is one of the recommendations to treat pregnancy-associated heartburn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat many small meals.
B)  Drink fluids only with meals.
C)  Exercise within 30 minutes after eating.
D)  Lie down within 30 minutes after eating.
E)  Recline while eating.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

What is macrosomia?

Accepted Answer

A)  A neural tube defect
B)  A high-birthweight infant
C)  Excessive weight gain of the mother
D)  Abnormal cravings for carbohydrate during pregnancy
E)  Abnormal weakness of uterine musclesF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

MATCHING
-A recommended practice to prevent or relieve heartburn

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 75
B)  1 in 13
C)  7 1/2
D)  17-30
E)  25F) 35G) 38H) IronI) PicaJ) FolateK) ZygoteL) EmbryoM) AlcoholN) EclampsiaO) AmnioticP) BirthweightQ) PreeclampsiaR) BreastfeedingS) Eat small, frequent mealsT) Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid a dayU) H) and N)
V) K) and Q)

Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

In obese pregnant women, the risk for neural tube defects in the infant is believed to result from

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MATCHING -Developing infant from 2 to 8 weeks after conception

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Which of the following is a feature of lactation?

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Which of the following is a feature of the WIC program?

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Which of the following is one of the recommendations to treat pregnancy-associated heartburn?

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MATCHING -Upper limit for the recommended number of pounds that a pregnant woman of normal weight should gain

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At what stage of pregnancy does an embryo show a beating heart and a complete central nervous system?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol intake and lactation?

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Which of the following increases the risk of macrosomia?

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MATCHING -A recommended practice to prevent or relieve heartburn

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MATCHING -A condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine

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Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

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What is the most likely reason for a pregnant woman to crave pickles?

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Which of the following statements describes a relationship between alcohol intake and fetal development?

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Which of the following physical activities would be permitted for the pregnant woman?

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A newly fertilized ovum is called a(n) ____________________.

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The influence of substances during fetal growth on the development of diseases in later life is called ____________________.

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In pregnant women unable to meet their calcium needs, a daily supplement providing how many mg of calcium is advised?

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MATCHING -A craving for non-food substances

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What is macrosomia?

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