Question 1

Choose the minerals that are needed in higher quantities during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron, iodine, and zinc
B)   Calcium, chloride, and potassium
C)   Sodium, phosphorus, and fluoride
D)   There are no minerals that need to be increased during pregnancy, only some vitamins.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)   Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
B)   Nutrition Supplement Program (NSP) 
C)   Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C)  
D)   Regional Nutrition Counseling Program (RNCP) E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The first trimester of pregnancy

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A)   involves a rapid increase in cell size rather than cell number.
B)   is the least critical time during fetal development.
C)   is a time of particular importance to avoid nutritional deficiencies and environmental exposures that could harm the fetus.
D)   is a time when nutritional deficiencies have little effect on the developing fetus.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

For a woman with a prepregnancy BMI of 22, total pregnancy weight gain should fall within the range of ________ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)   11 to 20
B)   15 to 25
C)   25 to 35
D)   28 to 40E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Preterm

Accepted Answer

A)  Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation
B)  The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception
C)  Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes
D)  Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth
E)  The period of development of the offspring from conception to birthF) Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removedG) Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is dividedH) The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cellI) The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it dividesJ) An infant born before 37 weeks of gestationK) C) and H)
L) B) and H)

Question 6

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs, a woman should consume

Accepted Answer

A)   brightly colored fruits and vegetables.
B)   beta-carotene supplements.
C)   zinc supplements.
D)   3 servings per day of dairy foods.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Concerning the infant, two major indicators of a successful pregnancy are: (1)  gestation period longer than ________ weeks and (2)  birth weight greater than ________ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)   37; 5.5
B)   34; 5.5
C)   40; 7.5
D)   37; 2.5E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Avoiding greasy or fried foods, eating saltine crackers or dry cereal before getting out of bed, avoiding large fluid intake in the mornings, and eating smaller, more frequent meals help to control ________ during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)   edema
B)   constipation
C)   nausea
D)   gestational diabetesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Lack of role models, widespread misinformation, and the fear of social judgment are all

Accepted Answer

A)   legitimate reasons not to breastfeed.
B)   barriers to breastfeeding.
C)   concerns of a pregnant mother who is a vegan.
D)   None of the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following can prevent or reduce the occurrence of constipation during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drink about 10 cups of fluids per day.
B)   Choose plenty of fruits and vegetables.
C)   Engage in daily physical activity.
D)   All of these are good strategies to prevent or reduce constipation.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Fertility can be impaired by

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A)   either too little or too much body fat.
B)   too much body fat.
C)   too little body fat.D) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 12

Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperemesis.
B)   pica.
C)   pregnancy-induced hypertension.
D)   eclampsia.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Spontaneous abortion

Accepted Answer

A)  Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation
B)  The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception
C)  Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes
D)  Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth
E)  The period of development of the offspring from conception to birthF) Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removedG) Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is dividedH) The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cellI) The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it dividesJ) An infant born before 37 weeks of gestationK) B) and I)
L) G) and I)

Question 14

Sue's prepregnancy BMI is 38. Her weight-gain goal should be ________ pounds for the entire pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)   11 to 20
B)   15 to 25
C)   25 to 35
D)   28 to 40E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Ovum

Accepted Answer

A)  Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation
B)  The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception
C)  Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes
D)  Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth
E)  The period of development of the offspring from conception to birthF) Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removedG) Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is dividedH) The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cellI) The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it dividesJ) An infant born before 37 weeks of gestationK) B) and I)
L) B) and J)

Question 16

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Accepted Answer

A)   oxytocin.
B)   prolactin.
C)   estrogen.
D)   progesterone.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18. Her weight gain goal should be ________ pounds for the entire pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)   11 to 20
B)   15 to 25
C)   25 to 35
D)   28 to 40E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Requirements for ________ increase by 50% during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)   folate
B)   sodium
C)   vitamin D
D)   pantothenic acidE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Preterm infants

Accepted Answer

A)   have minimal nutritional problems.
B)   may have problems sucking and swallowing.
C)   will almost always die.
D)   are born with adequate mineral and fat stores.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Healthy People 2020 includes a goal of increasing by ________ the number of pregnancies that begin with optimal folate status.

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   20%
C)   30%
D)   40%E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Fertility can be impaired by

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Avoiding greasy or fried foods, eating saltine crackers or dry cereal before getting out of bed, avoiding large fluid intake in the mornings, and eating smaller, more frequent meals help to control ________ during pregnancy.

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Preterm

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Concerning the infant, two major indicators of a successful pregnancy are: (1) gestation period longer than ________ weeks and (2) birth weight greater than ________ pounds.

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Which of the following can prevent or reduce the occurrence of constipation during pregnancy?

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Choose the minerals that are needed in higher quantities during pregnancy.

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Healthy People 2020 includes a goal of increasing by ________ the number of pregnancies that begin with optimal folate status.

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Sue's prepregnancy BMI is 38. Her weight-gain goal should be ________ pounds for the entire pregnancy.

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The first trimester of pregnancy

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Requirements for ________ increase by 50% during pregnancy.

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Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18. Her weight gain goal should be ________ pounds for the entire pregnancy.

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Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

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Lack of role models, widespread misinformation, and the fear of social judgment are all

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Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

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The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Spontaneous abortion

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Preterm infants

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For a woman with a prepregnancy BMI of 22, total pregnancy weight gain should fall within the range of ________ pounds.

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To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs, a woman should consume

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Ovum

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