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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Oxytocin


A) A reflex stimulated by infant sucking that causes milk release from the mother's breast ducts
B) The first fluid secreted by the breast during late pregnancy and the first few days after birth
C) Saclike structures in the breast that store milk
D) Hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate let-down of milk from storage sites in the breas
E) Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate milk synthesis

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental


A) calcium.
B) vitamin D.
C) zinc.
D) iron.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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An infant born at 38 weeks of gestation and weighing 5 pounds is


A) LBW and SGA.
B) preterm and LBW.
C) preterm and SGA.
D) LBW.

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following statements is true regarding infant feeding?


A) The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life.
B) Because of its immunological benefits, infant formula is preferred over breast milk.
C) Working mothers should avoid breastfeeding.
D) Cows' milk can be introduced safely when the child is 3 months old.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Trimesters


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 birth
F) Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removed
G) Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is divided
H) The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cell
I) The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it divides
J) An infant born before 37 weeks of gestation

K) B) and I)
L) A) and G)

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During pregnancy, symptoms such as high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, edema, changes in blood clotting, and seizures are associated with a condition called


A) essential hypertension.
B) eclampsia.
C) preeclampsia.
D) secondary hypertension.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Adequate folate intake for neural tube development is especially important in the ________ trimester.


A) first
B) second
C) third

D) All of the above
E) B) and C)

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What is true about dietary supplements during pregnancy?


A) Overdoses of vitamin B-12 could cause birth defects.
B) Vitamin A supplements are usually necessary to meet increased needs during pregnancy.
C) Research evidence supports routine supplementation with iron and folic acid.
D) It is better to take amino acid supplements than to increase the intake of protein foods.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of ________ extra kilocalories per day are needed.


A) 150 to 250
B) 250 to 350
C) 350 to 450
D) 450 to 550

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Choose the activity to avoid during pregnancy.


A) SCUBA diving
B) Water aerobics
C) Riding a stationary bike
D) Brisk walking

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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From the beginning to the end of each feeding, the ________ content of human milk increases.


A) carbohydrate
B) fat
C) mineral
D) protein

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?


A) Drink more milk.
B) Eat more ready-to-eat breakfast cereals.
C) Eat more meat.
D) Eat more oysters.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Patricia's physician tells her she needs more folate in her diet during pregnancy. She should do which of the following?


A) Drink orange juice.
B) Eat beef.
C) Eat more cheese.
D) Eat more fish.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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The duration of pregnancy normally is ________ weeks.


A) 30 to 34
B) 32 to 36
C) 35 to 39
D) 38 to 42

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Lobules


A) A reflex stimulated by infant sucking that causes milk release from the mother's breast ducts
B) The first fluid secreted by the breast during late pregnancy and the first few days after birth
C) Saclike structures in the breast that store milk
D) Hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate let-down of milk from storage sites in the breas
E) Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate milk synthesis

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Gestation


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 birth
F) Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removed
G) Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is divided
H) The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cell
I) The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it divides
J) An infant born before 37 weeks of gestation

K) E) and H)
L) E) and F)

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Let-down reflex


A) A reflex stimulated by infant sucking that causes milk release from the mother's breast ducts
B) The first fluid secreted by the breast during late pregnancy and the first few days after birth
C) Saclike structures in the breast that store milk
D) Hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate let-down of milk from storage sites in the breas
E) Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate milk synthesis

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Choose the statements that are true about folate and pregnancy.


A) Folate deficiency in pregnancy is associated with birth defects such as spina bifida.
B) The RDA for folate increases by 50 percent.
C) Fortified breakfast cereal is a nutrient-dense source of folate for pregnant women.
D) All of these statements are correct.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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The RDA for protein increases by an additional ________ grams per day during pregnancy.


A) 5
B) 15
C) 25
D) 35

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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During pregnancy, a woman should follow MyPlate's Daily Food Plan, which includes ________ each day.


A) 1 to 2 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group
B) 2 ounce-equivalents from the protein group
C) 3 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group
D) 4 ounce-equivalents from the grain group

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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