Question 1

Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. All the of following practices can be helpful except

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A)   avoiding too much fluid.
B)   consuming more dietary fiber.
C)   consuming dried fruits such as raisins.
D)   engaging in aerobic exercise regularly.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

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A)   400 micrograms of folic acid.
B)   15 milligrams of iron.
C)   500 milligrams of calcium.
D)   40 micrograms of zinc.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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

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A)   essential hypertension.
B)   pregnancy-induced hypertension.
C)   primary hypertension.
D)   secondary hypertension.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The let-down reflex is triggered by _______________.

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Question 5

If a child is born prematurely during the third trimester

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A)   the child will have minimal nutritional problems.
B)   the child may have problems sucking and swallowing.
C)   the child will almost always die.
D)   the infant will maintain adequate mineral and fat stores.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Advantages of breastfeeding include all of the following except

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A)   improves infant's vision.
B)   reduces the risk of food allergies.
C)   provides antibodies while infant's immune system is still immature.
D)   decreases ear infections.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Match the following with the descriptions below

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The answer of Match the following with the descriptions below
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Question 8

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 insults to prevent harm to the fetus.
D)   is a time when nutritional deficiencies have little effect on the developing fetus.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The total weight gain goal of a desirable-weight pregnant woman is how many pounds?

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A)   10 to 15
B)   15 to 25
C)   25 to 35
D)   28 to 40E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Mineral needs generally are increased during pregnancy. All of the following are needed in higher quantities except

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A)   iron.
B)   iodine.
C)   sodium.
D)   zinc.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The increased energy costs of pregnancy are within the range of approximately _______________ kcal per day during the second and third trimesters

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350 - 450 three hundred fifty ...

Question 12

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

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A)   Repeated intake of four or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting harm(s)  the fetus.
B)   It is vital that mothers abstain from NutraSweet because the phenylalanine present can cause mental retardation in most babies.
C)   Cigarette smoking should be limited to one pack per day.
D)   The only risk to the baby when a mother uses cocaine is cocaine addiction.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Sue has a high prepregnancy body mass index, classifying her as overweight. Her weight gain goal should be how many pounds?

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A)   10 to 15
B)   15 to 25
C)   25 to 35
D)   28 to 40E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

_______________ leads to an increased rate of high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and surgical complications during pregnancy.

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The answer of _______________ leads to an increased rate of...

Question 15

Rachel is pregnant and has morning sickness. She should do all the following except

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A)   eat dry soda crackers upon waking.
B)   cook with windows open to dissipate nauseating smells.
C)   eat large, less frequent meals.
D)   avoid fatty and fried foods.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

All of the following are true about prenatal supplements for pregnancy except

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A)   there is significant evidence that they are harmful.
B)   supplements of vitamin A can be dangerous.
C)   supplements commonly contain iron and folate.
D)   physicians routinely prescribe them.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all breastfed infants be given ________ IU of vitamin D per day until they are consuming that much from food

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The answer of The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all...

Question 18

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

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A)   Drink more milk.
B)   Eat more ready-to-eat breakfast cereals.
C)   Eat more meat.
D)   Eat more legumes.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Millie has a low pre-pregnancy body mass index, classifying her as underweight. Her weight gain goal should be how many pounds?

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A)   10 to 15
B)   15 to 25
C)   25 to 35
D)   28 to 40E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Carol has heartburn during her pregnancy. She should do all of the following except

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A)   eat less fat.
B)   lie down after she eats.
C)   avoid spicy food.
D)   consume liquids between meals.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 14: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Millie has a low pre-pregnancy body mass index, classifying her as underweight. Her weight gain goal should be how many pounds?

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Sue has a high prepregnancy body mass index, classifying her as overweight. Her weight gain goal should be how many pounds?

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all breastfed infants be given ________ IU of vitamin D per day until they are consuming that much from food

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Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

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The first trimester of pregnancy

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Advantages of breastfeeding include all of the following except

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The increased energy costs of pregnancy are within the range of approximately _______________ kcal per day during the second and third trimesters

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

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Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. All the of following practices can be helpful except

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All of the following are true about prenatal supplements for pregnancy except

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The let-down reflex is triggered by _______________.

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Mineral needs generally are increased during pregnancy. All of the following are needed in higher quantities except

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Carol has heartburn during her pregnancy. She should do all of the following except

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Rachel is pregnant and has morning sickness. She should do all the following except

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The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

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The total weight gain goal of a desirable-weight pregnant woman is how many pounds?

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

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If a child is born prematurely during the third trimester

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_______________ leads to an increased rate of high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and surgical complications during pregnancy.

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