Question 1

Which nutritional recommendation about fluids is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) A woman's daily intake should be six to eight glasses of water,milk,and/or juice. 
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 six to eight glasses of water,milk,and/or juice. 
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 2

Obstetricians today are seeing more morbidly obese pregnant women (those that weigh 400 lb or greater).A new medical subspecialty referred to as ____________ obstetrics has subsequently arisen.

Accepted Answer

Bariatric
To best manage the conditions

Question 3

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 clients 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 client in determining which fish is safe to consume includes:

Accepted Answer

A) Canned white tuna is a preferred choice 
B) Avoid shark,swordfish,and mackerel 
C) Fish caught in local waterways is the safest 
D) Salmon and shrimp contain high levels of mercury 
A) Canned white tuna is a preferred choice 
B) Avoid shark,swordfish,and mackerel 
C) Fish caught in local waterways is the safest 
D) Salmon and shrimp contain high levels of mercury

Question 4

To help a woman reduce the severity of nausea caused by morning sickness,the nurse might suggest that she:

Accepted Answer

A) Try a tart food or drink,such as lemonade,or salty foods,such as potato chips 
B) Drink plenty of fluids early in the day 
C) Brush her teeth immediately after eating 
D) Never snack before bedtime 
A) Try a tart food or drink,such as lemonade,or salty foods,such as potato chips 
B) Drink plenty of fluids early in the day 
C) Brush her teeth immediately after eating 
D) Never snack before bedtime

Exam 14: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Which nutritional recommendation about fluids is accurate?

Obstetricians today are seeing more morbidly obese pregnant women (those that weigh 400 lb or greater).A new medical subspecialty referred to as ____________ obstetrics has subsequently arisen.

To help a woman reduce the severity of nausea caused by morning sickness,the nurse might suggest that she:

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