Question 1

Which statement made by a lactating woman leads the nurse to believe that the client might have lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I always have heartburn after I drink milk." 
B)  "If I drink more than a cup of milk,I usually have abdominal cramps and bloating." 
C)  "Drinking milk usually makes me break out in hives." 
D)  "Sometimes I notice that I have bad breath after I drink a cup of milk." 
A)  "I always have heartburn after I drink milk." 
B)  "If I drink more than a cup of milk,I usually have abdominal cramps and bloating." 
C)  "Drinking milk usually makes me break out in hives." 
D)  "Sometimes I notice that I have bad breath after I drink a cup of milk."

Question 2

Which minerals and vitamins are usually recommended as a supplement in a pregnant client's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat-soluble vitamins A and D 
B)  Water-soluble vitamins C and B6 
C)  Iron and folate 
D)  Calcium and zinc 
A)  Fat-soluble vitamins A and D 
B)  Water-soluble vitamins C and B6 
C)  Iron and folate 
D)  Calcium and zinc

Question 3

After the nurse completes nutritional counseling for a pregnant woman,she asks the client to repeat the instructions to assess the client's understanding.Which statement indicates that the client understands the role of protein in her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Protein will help my baby grow." 
B)  "Eating protein will prevent me from becoming anemic." 
C)  "Eating protein will make my baby have strong teeth after he is born." 
D)  "Eating protein will prevent me from being diabetic." 
A)  "Protein will help my baby grow." 
B)  "Eating protein will prevent me from becoming anemic." 
C)  "Eating protein will make my baby have strong teeth after he is born." 
D)  "Eating protein will prevent me from being diabetic."

Question 4

Which pregnant woman should strictly follow weight gain recommendations during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnant with twins 
B)  In early adolescence 
C)  Shorter than 62 inches or 157 cm 
D)  Was 20 pounds overweight before pregnancy 
A)  Pregnant with twins 
B)  In early adolescence 
C)  Shorter than 62 inches or 157 cm 
D)  Was 20 pounds overweight before pregnancy

Question 5

Maternal nutritional status is an especially significant factor of the many that influence the outcome of pregnancy.Why is this the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maternal nutritional status is extremely difficult to adjust because of an individual's ingrained eating habits. 
B)  Adequate nutrition is an important preventive measure for a variety of problems. 
C)  Women love obsessing about their weight and diets. 
D)  A woman's preconception weight becomes irrelevant. 
A)  Maternal nutritional status is extremely difficult to adjust because of an individual's ingrained eating habits. 
B)  Adequate nutrition is an important preventive measure for a variety of problems. 
C)  Women love obsessing about their weight and diets. 
D)  A woman's preconception weight becomes irrelevant.

Question 6

The nurse has formulated a diagnosis of Inadequate Nutrition for the client.Which goal is most appropriate for this client to obtain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gain a total of 30 pounds. 
B)  Consistently take daily supplements. 
C)  Decrease her intake of snack foods. 
D)  Increase her intake of complex carbohydrates. 
A)  Gain a total of 30 pounds. 
B)  Consistently take daily supplements. 
C)  Decrease her intake of snack foods. 
D)  Increase her intake of complex carbohydrates.

Question 7

The BMI for a woman who is 51 kg before pregnancy and 1.57 m tall is _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The BMI for a woman who is...

Question 8

Which guidance might the nurse provide for a client with severe morning sickness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trying lemonade and potato chips 
B)  Drinking plenty of fluids early in the day 
C)  Immediately brushing her teeth after eating 
D)  Never snacking before bedtime 
A)  Trying lemonade and potato chips 
B)  Drinking plenty of fluids early in the day 
C)  Immediately brushing her teeth after eating 
D)  Never snacking before bedtime

Question 9

A 27-year-old pregnant woman had a preconceptual body mass index (BMI)of 19.What is this client's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 kg (44 lb) 
B)  16 kg (35 lb) 
C)  12.5 kg (27.5 lb) 
D)  10 kg (22 lb) 
A)  20 kg (44 lb) 
B)  16 kg (35 lb) 
C)  12.5 kg (27.5 lb) 
D)  10 kg (22 lb)

Question 10

Assessment of a woman's nutritional status includes a diet history,medication regimen,physical examination,and relevant laboratory tests.Which finding might require consultation to a higher level of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral contraceptive use may interfere with the absorption of iron. 
B)  Illnesses that have created nutritional deficits,such as PKU,may require nutritional care before conception. 
C)  The woman's socioeconomic status and educational level are not relevant to her examination;they are the province of the social worker. 
D)  Testing for diabetes is the only nutrition-related laboratory test most pregnant women need. 
A)  Oral contraceptive use may interfere with the absorption of iron. 
B)  Illnesses that have created nutritional deficits,such as PKU,may require nutritional care before conception. 
C)  The woman's socioeconomic status and educational level are not relevant to her examination;they are the province of the social worker. 
D)  Testing for diabetes is the only nutrition-related laboratory test most pregnant women need.

Exam 15: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Which statement made by a lactating woman leads the nurse to believe that the client might have lactose intolerance?

Which minerals and vitamins are usually recommended as a supplement in a pregnant client's diet?

After the nurse completes nutritional counseling for a pregnant woman,she asks the client to repeat the instructions to assess the client's understanding.Which statement indicates that the client understands the role of protein in her pregnancy?

Which pregnant woman should strictly follow weight gain recommendations during pregnancy?

Maternal nutritional status is an especially significant factor of the many that influence the outcome of pregnancy.Why is this the case?

The nurse has formulated a diagnosis of Inadequate Nutrition for the client.Which goal is most appropriate for this client to obtain?

The BMI for a woman who is 51 kg before pregnancy and 1.57 m tall is _________.

Which guidance might the nurse provide for a client with severe morning sickness?

A 27-year-old pregnant woman had a preconceptual body mass index (BMI)of 19.What is this client's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy?

Assessment of a woman's nutritional status includes a diet history,medication regimen,physical examination,and relevant laboratory tests.Which finding might require consultation to a higher level of care?

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