Question 1

Studies report that folate supplements for women may lower the incidence of neural tube defects of infants when the vitamin is taken during the

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A)  last trimester of pregnancy.
B)  second trimester of pregnancy.
C)  second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
D)  month before conception through the first trimester of pregnancy.
E)  prior to conception but stopping when pregnancy occurs.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Describe the physical and mental abnormalities associated with fetal alcohol syndrome.

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Prenatal and postnatal growth restrictio...

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of low-birth-weight infants?

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A)  They show greater prevalence for liver fat infiltration.
B)  They demonstrate catch-up growth within 3 months of birth.
C)  They have an increased risk for insulin resistance later in life.
D)  They have proportionately larger kidneys and greater risks for low blood pressure.
E)  They are more commonly born to upper socioeconomic status women.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is the standard classification for a very-low-birthweight infant?

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A)  3 1/2 lbs or less
B)  4 1/2 lbs or less
C)  5 1/2 lbs or less
D)  6 1/2 lbs or less
E)  7 1/2 lbs or lessF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

What is the role of the placenta and how does it develop?

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In the early days of pregnancy, a spongy...

Question 6

A newborn infant at full gestational age has an average length of

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A)  15 inches.
B)  17 inches.
C)  20 inches.
D)  22 inches.
E)  2 feet.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Discuss the effects of tobacco use in the pregnant woman and its effects on health of the newborn.

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Unfortunately, an estimated 12 percent o...

Question 8

MATCHING
-Dietary supplements of this nutrient are recommended early in pregnancy

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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) A) and B)
V) E) and F)

Question 9

Which of the following statements reflects current knowledge of food choices in pregnancy?

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A)  A craving for pickles is a strong indicator that the body needs salt.
B)  A craving for milk is a strong indicator that the body needs calcium and/or phosphorus.
C)  Careful and appropriate selection of foods can prevent food cravings for most women.
D)  Cravings and aversions to certain foods are probably the result of altered taste and smell sensitivities induced by hormones.
E)  Aversions to specific foods often indicate that the woman has a deficient diet.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

MATCHING
-Most reliable indicator of an infant's health

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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 O)
V) C) and P)

Question 11

What name is given to the time period during which irreversible damage to the fetus may occur from specific events such as malnutrition or exposure to toxins?

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A)  Period of maximal sensitivity
B)  Critical period
C)  Fertility period
D)  Conceptual period
E)  Teratogenic periodF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is an effect of alcohol intake in the mother who breastfeeds?

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A)  It alters the flavor of the breast milk.
B)  It stimulates lactation.
C)  It passes into the breast milk and stimulates the infant's acceptance.
D)  It first appears in the breast milk approximately 12 hours after ingestion.
E)  It has no clinically significant impact.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

MATCHING
-Number of women who report drinking during pregnancy

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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) M) and R)
V) A) and T)

Question 14

The "bag of waters" in the uterus, in which the fetus floats is called the ____________________.

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The answer of The "bag of waters" in the uterus,...

Question 15

What is the acronym for the food assistance program designed to help nutritionally at-risk children, infants, and pregnant women?

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A)  FAP
B)  WIC
C)  EAT
D)  MOW
E)  ARNDF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following is a feature of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) ?

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A)  FAS cannot be treated, only prevented.
B)  Cognitive function is affected the least when physical abnormalities are most severe.
C)  Diagnosis is apparent within 6 months of birth for virtually all children with FAS.
D)  The most severe physical abnormalities in most FAS children are covert rather than overt.
E)  No harm will result to the infant unless the mother is actually drunk.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

A feature of heavy caffeine use in human pregnancy is that it may

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A)  worsen edema.
B)  increase the risk of preterm birth.
C)  increase the risk of birth defects.
D)  increase the risk of stillborn infants.
E)  dampen respiratory functionF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The developing infant from 2 to 8 weeks after conception is called a(n) ____________________.

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The answer of The developing infant from 2 to 8...

Question 19

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of eclampsia?

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A)  Convulsions by the mother
B)  Convulsions by the newborn
C)  Low blood pressure in the mother
D)  Low blood pressure in the newborn
E)  Poor glycemic control in mother and infantF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 20

The process by which maternal nutrient intake affects the child's development of diseases later in life is known as

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A)  retrogenetics.
B)  reverse genetics.
C)  fetal programming.
D)  postpartum degenerative expression.
E)  genetic mutation.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

MATCHING -Number of women who report drinking during pregnancy

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Which of the following is the standard classification for a very-low-birthweight infant?

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MATCHING -Most reliable indicator of an infant's health

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Which of the following is an effect of alcohol intake in the mother who breastfeeds?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of low-birth-weight infants?

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Which of the following statements reflects current knowledge of food choices in pregnancy?

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Which of the following is a feature of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) ?

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The process by which maternal nutrient intake affects the child's development of diseases later in life is known as

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What is the acronym for the food assistance program designed to help nutritionally at-risk children, infants, and pregnant women?

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Discuss the effects of tobacco use in the pregnant woman and its effects on health of the newborn.

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Describe the physical and mental abnormalities associated with fetal alcohol syndrome.

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Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of eclampsia?

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The developing infant from 2 to 8 weeks after conception is called a(n) ____________________.

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