Question 1

During pregnancy,women should be encouraged not to

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A)  exercise. 
B)  have sexual intercourse. 
C)  drink alcoholic beverages. 
D)  drink decaffeinated coffee. 
A)  exercise. 
B)  have sexual intercourse. 
C)  drink alcoholic beverages. 
D)  drink decaffeinated coffee. C

Question 2

The B-complex vitamins are required in greater amounts during pregnancy because

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A)  fetal demands for the vitamins are high. 
B)  more hemoglobin is synthesized. 
C)  the vitamins are excreted in greater quantities. 
D)  metabolic activities increase. 
A)  fetal demands for the vitamins are high. 
B)  more hemoglobin is synthesized. 
C)  the vitamins are excreted in greater quantities. 
D)  metabolic activities increase. D

Question 3

Daily kilocalorie needs during the second trimester exceed normal requirements by approximately _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  200 
C)  340 
D)  500 
A)  100 
B)  200 
C)  340 
D)  500 C

Question 4

The finding of glycosuria during a routine laboratory test may suggest that the woman has

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A)  anemia. 
B)  gestational diabetes. 
C)  phenylketonuria. 
D)  hypertension. 
A)  anemia. 
B)  gestational diabetes. 
C)  phenylketonuria. 
D)  hypertension.

Question 5

Of the following,the best source of folate would be

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A)  fruit juices. 
B)  green leafy vegetables. 
C)  whole grains. 
D)  citrus fruits. 
A)  fruit juices. 
B)  green leafy vegetables. 
C)  whole grains. 
D)  citrus fruits.

Question 6

A condition of severe,prolonged,and persistent vomiting during pregnancy is called

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A)  hyperemesis gravidarum. 
B)  placenta previa. 
C)  gestational diabetes. 
D)  preeclampsia. 
A)  hyperemesis gravidarum. 
B)  placenta previa. 
C)  gestational diabetes. 
D)  preeclampsia.

Question 7

Total weight gain during the first trimester should be approximately _____ lbs.

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A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 4 
C)  6 to 10 
D)  10 to 15 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 4 
C)  6 to 10 
D)  10 to 15

Question 8

Three important factors that support adequate lactation are

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A)  diet, exercise, and vitamin supplements. 
B)  intake of dairy products, fluids, and rest. 
C)  diet, fluids, and rest and relaxation. 
D)  intake of bland foods and adequate fluids. 
A)  diet, exercise, and vitamin supplements. 
B)  intake of dairy products, fluids, and rest. 
C)  diet, fluids, and rest and relaxation. 
D)  intake of bland foods and adequate fluids.

Question 9

The most common cause of anemia during pregnancy is

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A)  folic acid deficiency. 
B)  lack of intrinsic factor. 
C)  iron deficiency. 
D)  vitamin C deficiency. 
A)  folic acid deficiency. 
B)  lack of intrinsic factor. 
C)  iron deficiency. 
D)  vitamin C deficiency.

Question 10

During pregnancy,intake of caffeine for a 132-lb woman should be

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A)  avoided. 
B)  limited to 100 mg of coffee per day. 
C)  limited to 300 mg of coffee per day. 
D)  unlimited in quantity. 
A)  avoided. 
B)  limited to 100 mg of coffee per day. 
C)  limited to 300 mg of coffee per day. 
D)  unlimited in quantity.

Question 11

Increased protein is necessary in pregnancy for

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A)  preventing gestational diabetes. 
B)  sparing carbohydrates for energy needs. 
C)  growing maternal tissues. 
D)  preventing pregnancy-induced hypertension. 
A)  preventing gestational diabetes. 
B)  sparing carbohydrates for energy needs. 
C)  growing maternal tissues. 
D)  preventing pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Question 12

Advantages of breast-feeding for the mother include

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A)  less fluid retention. 
B)  rapid weight loss. 
C)  fewer maternal infections. 
D)  convenience and economy. 
A)  less fluid retention. 
B)  rapid weight loss. 
C)  fewer maternal infections. 
D)  convenience and economy.

Question 13

Daily intake of vitamin C should be increased during pregnancy because it

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A)  is an important factor in tissue growth. 
B)  plays an important role in protein synthesis. 
C)  is necessary for the energy-producing pathways. 
D)  is important in development of bones in the fetus. 
A)  is an important factor in tissue growth. 
B)  plays an important role in protein synthesis. 
C)  is necessary for the energy-producing pathways. 
D)  is important in development of bones in the fetus.

Question 14

A good source of calcium during pregnancy is

Accepted Answer

A)  orange juice drink. 
B)  lean ground beef. 
C)  milk. 
D)  baked beans. 
A)  orange juice drink. 
B)  lean ground beef. 
C)  milk. 
D)  baked beans.

Question 15

A good source of iron during pregnancy would be

Accepted Answer

A)  watermelon 
B)  orange juice 
C)  macaroni and cheese 
D)  lean ground beef 
A)  watermelon 
B)  orange juice 
C)  macaroni and cheese 
D)  lean ground beef

Question 16

Drinking 3 to 4 cups of milk a day during pregnancy is recommended because it is a good source of

Accepted Answer

A)  folate. 
B)  iron. 
C)  vitamin D. 
D)  vitamin C. 
A)  folate. 
B)  iron. 
C)  vitamin D. 
D)  vitamin C.

Question 17

An acceptable ending pregnancy weight for a normal-weight woman whose prepregnancy weight is 125 lb is _____ lb.

Accepted Answer

A)  130 to 135 
B)  135 to 145 
C)  145 to 150 
D)  150 to 160 
A)  130 to 135 
B)  135 to 145 
C)  145 to 150 
D)  150 to 160

Question 18

Adequate folate in the periconceptional period helps prevent

Accepted Answer

A)  cretinism. 
B)  mental retardation. 
C)  neural tube defects. 
D)  gestational diabetes. 
A)  cretinism. 
B)  mental retardation. 
C)  neural tube defects. 
D)  gestational diabetes.

Question 19

A pregnancy is considered high risk if the mother

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A)  is 16 years old. 
B)  is vegetarian. 
C)  works full time. 
D)  exercises 4 or 5 times per week. 
A)  is 16 years old. 
B)  is vegetarian. 
C)  works full time. 
D)  exercises 4 or 5 times per week.

Question 20

A food choice to help alleviate constipation during pregnancy is

Accepted Answer

A)  figs. 
B)  chocolate. 
C)  white bread. 
D)  saltines. 
A)  figs. 
B)  chocolate. 
C)  white bread. 
D)  saltines.

Exam 10: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

During pregnancy,women should be encouraged not to

The B-complex vitamins are required in greater amounts during pregnancy because

Daily kilocalorie needs during the second trimester exceed normal requirements by approximately _____ kcal.

The finding of glycosuria during a routine laboratory test may suggest that the woman has

Of the following,the best source of folate would be

A condition of severe,prolonged,and persistent vomiting during pregnancy is called

Total weight gain during the first trimester should be approximately _____ lbs.

Three important factors that support adequate lactation are

The most common cause of anemia during pregnancy is

During pregnancy,intake of caffeine for a 132-lb woman should be

Increased protein is necessary in pregnancy for

Advantages of breast-feeding for the mother include

Daily intake of vitamin C should be increased during pregnancy because it

A good source of calcium during pregnancy is

A good source of iron during pregnancy would be

Drinking 3 to 4 cups of milk a day during pregnancy is recommended because it is a good source of

An acceptable ending pregnancy weight for a normal-weight woman whose prepregnancy weight is 125 lb is _____ lb.

Adequate folate in the periconceptional period helps prevent

A pregnancy is considered high risk if the mother

A food choice to help alleviate constipation during pregnancy is

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