Question 1

Which pregnant woman should restrict her weight gain during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Woman pregnant with twins 
B)  Woman in early adolescence 
C)  Woman shorter than 62 inches or 157 cm 
D)  Woman who was 20 pounds overweight before pregnancy 
A)  Woman pregnant with twins 
B)  Woman in early adolescence 
C)  Woman shorter than 62 inches or 157 cm 
D)  Woman who was 20 pounds overweight before pregnancy D

Question 2

What is a goal of a patient with the following nursing diagnosis: Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to diet choices inadequate to meet nutrient requirements of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gain a total of 30 lb. 
B)  Take daily supplements consistently. 
C)  Decrease intake of snack foods. 
D)  Increase intake of complex carbohydrates. 
A)  Gain a total of 30 lb. 
B)  Take daily supplements consistently. 
C)  Decrease intake of snack foods. 
D)  Increase intake of complex carbohydrates. A

Question 3

A pregnant patient would like to know a good food source of calcium other than dairy products.Your best answer is

Accepted Answer

A)  Legumes 
B)  Yellow vegetables 
C)  Lean meat 
D)  Whole grains 
A)  Legumes 
B)  Yellow vegetables 
C)  Lean meat 
D)  Whole grains A

Question 4

Three servings of milk,yogurt,or cheese plus two servings of meat,poultry,or fish will adequately supply the recommended amount of protein for the pregnant woman.Many patients are concerned about the increased levels of mercury in fish and may be afraid to include this source of nutrients in their diet.Sound advice by the nurse to assist the patient in determining which fish is safe to consume includes

Accepted Answer

A)  Canned white tuna as a preferred choice 
B)  Avoiding shark, swordfish, and mackerel 
C)  Treating fish caught in local waterways as the safest 
D)  Avoiding high levels of mercury in salmon and shrimp 
A)  Canned white tuna as a preferred choice 
B)  Avoiding shark, swordfish, and mackerel 
C)  Treating fish caught in local waterways as the safest 
D)  Avoiding high levels of mercury in salmon and shrimp

Question 5

If a patient's normal prepregnancy diet contains 45 g of protein daily,how many more grams of protein should she consume per day during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  26 
D)  30 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  26 
D)  30

Question 6

The recommended diet for pregnancy differs from the recommended diet for lactation,because

Accepted Answer

A)  Lactating women require more calories and protein. 
B)  Pregnant women need more calcium. 
C)  Lactating women require fewer vitamins. 
D)  Pregnant women require more iron and protein. 
A)  Lactating women require more calories and protein. 
B)  Pregnant women need more calcium. 
C)  Lactating women require fewer vitamins. 
D)  Pregnant women require more iron and protein.

Question 7

A pregnant woman's diet may not meet her need for folates.A good source of this nutrient is

Accepted Answer

A)  Chicken 
B)  Cheese 
C)  Potatoes 
D)  Green leafy vegetables 
A)  Chicken 
B)  Cheese 
C)  Potatoes 
D)  Green leafy vegetables

Question 8

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa and bulimia.Many women with anorexia have amenorrhea and do not become pregnant where as women with bulimia or subclinical anorexia may become pregnant.These condition conditions are associated with (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Food cravings 
B)  Low birth weight 
C)  Food aversions 
D)  Electrolyte imbalance 
E)  Small for gestational age infants 
A)  Food cravings 
B)  Low birth weight 
C)  Food aversions 
D)  Electrolyte imbalance 
E)  Small for gestational age infants

Question 9

In teaching the pregnant adolescent about nutrition,the nurse should

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasize the need to eliminate common teen snack foods, because they are too high in fat and sodium. 
B)  Determine the weight gain needed to meet adolescent growth and add 35 lb. 
C)  Suggest that she not eat at fast-food restaurants, to avoid foods of poor nutritional value. 
D)  Realize that most adolescents are unwilling to make dietary changes during pregnancy. 
A)  Emphasize the need to eliminate common teen snack foods, because they are too high in fat and sodium. 
B)  Determine the weight gain needed to meet adolescent growth and add 35 lb. 
C)  Suggest that she not eat at fast-food restaurants, to avoid foods of poor nutritional value. 
D)  Realize that most adolescents are unwilling to make dietary changes during pregnancy.

Question 10

The traditional diet of Asian women includes little meat or dairy products and may be low in calcium and iron.The nurse can help the woman increase her intake of these foods by

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasizing the need for increased milk intake during pregnancy 
B)  Suggesting she eat more "hot" foods during pregnancy 
C)  Telling her husband that she must increase her intake of fruits and vegetables for the baby's sake 
D)  Suggesting she eat more tofu, bok choy, and broccoli 
A)  Emphasizing the need for increased milk intake during pregnancy 
B)  Suggesting she eat more "hot" foods during pregnancy 
C)  Telling her husband that she must increase her intake of fruits and vegetables for the baby's sake 
D)  Suggesting she eat more tofu, bok choy, and broccoli

Question 11

Health teaching during routine prenatal care includes providing patients with the recommended weight gain during pregnancy.For a woman with a single fetus who begins pregnancy at a normal weight,this amount is _____ lb.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 15 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  37 to 50 
D)  28 to 40 
A)  10 to 15 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  37 to 50 
D)  28 to 40

Question 12

Which nutritional recommendation about fluids is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A woman's daily intake should be 8-10 cups 
B)  Coffee should be limited to no more than 2 cups, but tea and cocoa can be consumed without worry. 
C)  Of the artificial sweeteners, only aspartame has not been associated with any maternity health concerns. 
D)  Water with fluoride is especially encouraged because it reduces the child's risk of tooth decay. 
A)  A woman's daily intake should be 8-10 cups 
B)  Coffee should be limited to no more than 2 cups, but tea and cocoa can be consumed without worry. 
C)  Of the artificial sweeteners, only aspartame has not been associated with any maternity health concerns. 
D)  Water with fluoride is especially encouraged because it reduces the child's risk of tooth decay.

Question 13

To increase the absorption of iron in a pregnant woman,the iron preparation should be given with

Accepted Answer

A)  Milk 
B)  Tea 
C)  Orange juice 
D)  Coffee 
A)  Milk 
B)  Tea 
C)  Orange juice 
D)  Coffee

Question 14

The evidence regarding the effects of caffeine on nutrition during pregnancy is conflicting and more research is needed.Until the time when there is more evidence on the effect of caffeine on the fetus,caffeine intake during pregnancy should be limited to 400 mg per day.Is this statement true or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most important reason for evaluating the pattern of weight gain in pregnancy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent excessive adipose tissue deposits. 
B)  Identify potential nutritional problems or complications of pregnancy. 
C)  Assess the need to limit caloric intake in obese women. 
D)  Determine cultural influences on the woman's diet. 
A)  Prevent excessive adipose tissue deposits. 
B)  Identify potential nutritional problems or complications of pregnancy. 
C)  Assess the need to limit caloric intake in obese women. 
D)  Determine cultural influences on the woman's diet.

Question 16

To determine the cultural influence on a patient's diet,the nurse should first

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluate the patient's weight gain during pregnancy. 
B)  Assess the socioeconomic status of the patient. 
C)  Discuss the four food groups with the patient. 
D)  Identify the food preferences and methods of food preparation common to that culture. 
A)  Evaluate the patient's weight gain during pregnancy. 
B)  Assess the socioeconomic status of the patient. 
C)  Discuss the four food groups with the patient. 
D)  Identify the food preferences and methods of food preparation common to that culture.

Question 17

The breastfeeding woman whose recommended prepregnant caloric intake was 2000 calories per day needs how many calories per day to meet her current needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  2300 
B)  2500 
C)  2750 
D)  3000 
A)  2300 
B)  2500 
C)  2750 
D)  3000

Question 18

The major source of nutrients in the diet of a pregnant woman should be composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple sugars 
B)  Fats 
C)  Fiber 
D)  Complex carbohydrates 
A)  Simple sugars 
B)  Fats 
C)  Fiber 
D)  Complex carbohydrates

Question 19

One danger in using nonfood supplementation of nutrients is

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased absorption of all vitamins 
B)  Development of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) 
C)  Increased caloric intake 
D)  Toxic effects on the fetus 
A)  Increased absorption of all vitamins 
B)  Development of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) 
C)  Increased caloric intake 
D)  Toxic effects on the fetus

Question 20

To prevent GI upset,patients should be instructed to take iron supplements

Accepted Answer

A)  On a full stomach 
B)  At bedtime 
C)  After eating a meal 
D)  With milk 
A)  On a full stomach 
B)  At bedtime 
C)  After eating a meal 
D)  With milk

Exam 14: Nutrition for Childbearing

Which pregnant woman should restrict her weight gain during pregnancy?

What is a goal of a patient with the following nursing diagnosis: Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to diet choices inadequate to meet nutrient requirements of pregnancy?

A pregnant patient would like to know a good food source of calcium other than dairy products.Your best answer is

If a patient's normal prepregnancy diet contains 45 g of protein daily,how many more grams of protein should she consume per day during pregnancy?

The recommended diet for pregnancy differs from the recommended diet for lactation,because

A pregnant woman's diet may not meet her need for folates.A good source of this nutrient is

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa and bulimia.Many women with anorexia have amenorrhea and do not become pregnant where as women with bulimia or subclinical anorexia may become pregnant.These condition conditions are associated with (select all that apply)

In teaching the pregnant adolescent about nutrition,the nurse should

The traditional diet of Asian women includes little meat or dairy products and may be low in calcium and iron.The nurse can help the woman increase her intake of these foods by

Health teaching during routine prenatal care includes providing patients with the recommended weight gain during pregnancy.For a woman with a single fetus who begins pregnancy at a normal weight,this amount is _____ lb.

Which nutritional recommendation about fluids is accurate?

To increase the absorption of iron in a pregnant woman,the iron preparation should be given with

The most important reason for evaluating the pattern of weight gain in pregnancy is to

To determine the cultural influence on a patient's diet,the nurse should first

The breastfeeding woman whose recommended prepregnant caloric intake was 2000 calories per day needs how many calories per day to meet her current needs?

The major source of nutrients in the diet of a pregnant woman should be composed of

One danger in using nonfood supplementation of nutrients is

To prevent GI upset,patients should be instructed to take iron supplements

Foundations of Maternity, Women’s Health, and Child Health Nursing

The Nurse’s Role in Maternity, Women’s Health, and Pediatric Nursing

The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family

Communicating With Children and Families

Health Promotion for the Developing Child

Health Promotion for the Infant

Health Promotion during Early Childhood

Health Promotion for the School-Age Child

Health Promotion for the Adolescent

Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Conception and Prenatal Development

Adaptations to Pregnancy

Prenatal Diagnostic Tests

Giving Birth

Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance

Pain Management for Childbirth

Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures

Postpartum Adaptations

The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment

The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care

Newborn Feeding

The Childbearing Family With Special Needs

Pregnancy-Related Complications

Concurrent Disorders During Pregnancy

The Woman With an Intrapartum Complication

The Woman With a Postpartum Complication

The High-Risk Newborn: Problems Related to Gestational Age and Development

The High Risk Newborn: Acquired and Congenital Conditions

Management of Fertility and Infertility

Women’s Health Care

Physical Assessment of Children

Emergency Care of the Child

The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings

The Child With a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness

Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children

Medication Administration and Safety for Infants and Children

Pain Management for Children

The Child With a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration

The Child With an Infectious Disease

The Child With an Immunologic Alteration

The Child With a Gastrointestinal Alteration

The Child With a Genitourinary Alteration

The Child With a Respiratory Alteration

The Child With a Cardiovascular Alteration

The Child With a Hematologic Alteration

The Child With Cancer

The Child With an Alteration in Tissue Integrity

The Child With a Musculoskeletal Alteration

The Child With an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration

The Child With a Neurologic Alteration

Psychosocial Problems in Children and Families

The Child With a Developmental Disability

The Child With a Sensory Alteration

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