Exam 12: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Which statement about acronyms in nutrition is accurate?

After you complete your nutritional counseling for a pregnant woman,you ask her to repeat your instructions so you can assess her understanding of the instructions given. Which statement indicates that she understands the role of protein in her pregnancy?

Pregnant adolescents are at high risk for _____ because of lower body mass indices (BMIs) and "fad" dieting.

With regard to protein in the diet of pregnant women,nurses should be aware that:

A 27-year-old pregnant woman had a preconceptual body mass index (BMI) of 18.0. The nurse knows that this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be at least:

A pregnant woman experiencing nausea and vomiting should:

Which vitamins or minerals can lead to congenital malformations of the fetus if taken in excess by the mother?

Maternal nutritional status is an especially significant factor of the many that influence the outcome of pregnancy because:

Which meal would provide the most absorbable iron?

A woman in week 34 of pregnancy reports that she is very uncomfortable because of heartburn. The nurse would suggest that the woman:

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

With regard to nutritional needs during lactation,a maternity nurse should be aware that:

A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she wants to start trying to get pregnant in 3 months. She can expect the following advice:

A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body mass index (BMI) of 24. When she was seen in the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation,she had gained 1.8 kg (4 lb) since conception. How would the nurse interpret this?

A pregnant woman reports that she is still playing tennis at 32 weeks of gestation. The nurse would be most concerned that during and after tennis matches this woman consumes:

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

Which nutritional recommendation about fluids is accurate?

Which minerals and vitamins usually are recommended to supplement a pregnant woman's diet?

Women with an inadequate weight gain during pregnancy are at higher risk of giving birth to an infant with:

When counseling a client about getting enough iron in her diet,the maternity nurse should tell her that: