Question 1

The most potent single predictor of an infant's future health status is:

Accepted Answer

A) rapidity of the mother's recovery. 
B) the infant's birthweight. 
C) the age at which the infant first learns to walk. 
D) the ease and rapidity of delivery. 
A) rapidity of the mother's recovery. 
B) the infant's birthweight. 
C) the age at which the infant first learns to walk. 
D) the ease and rapidity of delivery.

Question 2

An important aspect of infant feeding is the prevention of future health problems.An appropriate measure is:

Accepted Answer

A) encouragement of eating habits that will support normal weight. 
B) encouraging the infant to eat only those foods she likes. 
C) introduction of solid foods as early as possible. 
D) forcing the infant to finish her bottle.
Use the following case study to answer questions 64-68.
Deborah, age 24, is a Caucasian woman who is attending her first prenatal appointment with the clinic obstetrician.Deborah is single and employed in a minimum-wage job with limited financial resources.She resides with her mother.In the first month of her pregnancy, Deborah has experienced mild nausea but no vomiting, and has had a ravenous appetite.Because she works as a waitress, she has access to balanced meals at breakfast and lunch, whereas at home she and her mother primarily eat ready-to-eat dinners, and occasionally make a home-cooked meal.She is a well-appearing, normal-weight woman with no known medical conditions.She is taking no medications except for an over-the-counter prenatal vitamin-mineral supplement, which she began on her own the day she administered her pregnancy self-test two weeks ago.She does not smoke or drink alcohol.Because she does not own a car, she walks about four miles a day; however, she has been very tired and may need to decrease the number of shifts she works at the restaurant if that continues. 
A) encouragement of eating habits that will support normal weight. 
B) encouraging the infant to eat only those foods she likes. 
C) introduction of solid foods as early as possible. 
D) forcing the infant to finish her bottle.
Use the following case study to answer questions 64-68.
Deborah, age 24, is a Caucasian woman who is attending her first prenatal appointment with the clinic obstetrician.Deborah is single and employed in a minimum-wage job with limited financial resources.She resides with her mother.In the first month of her pregnancy, Deborah has experienced mild nausea but no vomiting, and has had a ravenous appetite.Because she works as a waitress, she has access to balanced meals at breakfast and lunch, whereas at home she and her mother primarily eat ready-to-eat dinners, and occasionally make a home-cooked meal.She is a well-appearing, normal-weight woman with no known medical conditions.She is taking no medications except for an over-the-counter prenatal vitamin-mineral supplement, which she began on her own the day she administered her pregnancy self-test two weeks ago.She does not smoke or drink alcohol.Because she does not own a car, she walks about four miles a day; however, she has been very tired and may need to decrease the number of shifts she works at the restaurant if that continues.

Question 3

A low intake of _____ increases the likelihood that an infant will be born with a neural tube defect.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Nutrients and oxygen travel to the developing fetus via:

Accepted Answer

A) the placenta. 
B) the amniotic sac. 
C) its lungs. 
D) its intestines. 
A) the placenta. 
B) the amniotic sac. 
C) its lungs. 
D) its intestines.

Question 5

Infants are given a single dose of vitamin _____ at birth.

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) D 
C) C 
D) K 
A) A 
B) D 
C) C 
D) K

Question 6

How long will Carrie breastfeed her infant if she follows the advice of the American Academy of Pediatrics?

Accepted Answer

A) the first six days of life 
B) the first six weeks of life 
C) the six month of life 
D) the first year of life 
A) the first six days of life 
B) the first six weeks of life 
C) the six month of life 
D) the first year of life

Question 7

The adverse effects of cigarette smoking by pregnant women include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) future intellectual problems in the baby. 
B) developmental defects in the fetus. 
C) slowed growth in the fetus. 
D) excessive weight gain for the mother. 
A) future intellectual problems in the baby. 
B) developmental defects in the fetus. 
C) slowed growth in the fetus. 
D) excessive weight gain for the mother.

Question 8

If a lactating woman's diet is poor, her milk:

Accepted Answer

A) volume will be normal but the nutrient quality will be poor. 
B) will be thin and watery. 
C) quality will be maintained at the expense of maternal stores. 
D) will contain toxic products. 
A) volume will be normal but the nutrient quality will be poor. 
B) will be thin and watery. 
C) quality will be maintained at the expense of maternal stores. 
D) will contain toxic products.

Question 9

The benefits of physical activity during pregnancy include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) It improves the overall fitness of the mother. 
B) It helps to prevent or manage gestational diabetes. 
C) It may result in fewer discomforts during pregnancy. 
D) It prevents anemia. 
A) It improves the overall fitness of the mother. 
B) It helps to prevent or manage gestational diabetes. 
C) It may result in fewer discomforts during pregnancy. 
D) It prevents anemia.

Question 10

If a woman gains 30 pounds during pregnancy, the net amount of body fat she gains is about _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 pound 
B) 7 pounds 
C) 10 pounds 
D) 15 pounds 
A) 1 pound 
B) 7 pounds 
C) 10 pounds 
D) 15 pounds

Question 11

Herbal supplements during pregnancy:

Accepted Answer

A) are generally considered safe. 
B) do not need to be discussed with the physician since they can be purchased over the counter. 
C) are not recommended due to lack of evidence about their safety and effectiveness. 
D) are recommended for relieving nausea. 
A) are generally considered safe. 
B) do not need to be discussed with the physician since they can be purchased over the counter. 
C) are not recommended due to lack of evidence about their safety and effectiveness. 
D) are recommended for relieving nausea.

Question 12

Carrie's understanding of successful breastfeeding technique is demonstrated by which statement?

Accepted Answer

A) "Comfortable positioning promotes correct infant suckling." 
B) "The mother needs to relax for letdown to occur." 
C) "An environment without interruptions is recommended for breastfeeding." 
D) all of the above 
A) "Comfortable positioning promotes correct infant suckling." 
B) "The mother needs to relax for letdown to occur." 
C) "An environment without interruptions is recommended for breastfeeding." 
D) all of the above

Question 13

The only acceptable alternative to breast milk is:

Accepted Answer

A) goat's milk. 
B) cow's milk. 
C) iron-fortified infant formula. 
D) low-iron infant formula. 
A) goat's milk. 
B) cow's milk. 
C) iron-fortified infant formula. 
D) low-iron infant formula.

Question 14

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants receive breast milk for at least the first _____ months of life.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 12 
A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 12

Question 15

Most pregnant women need iron supplements because:

Accepted Answer

A) their RDA for iron is twice that of non-pregnant women. 
B) the body does not conserve iron well during pregnancy. 
C) iron supplements are better absorbed than iron from food. 
D) their iron reserves are generally not high. 
A) their RDA for iron is twice that of non-pregnant women. 
B) the body does not conserve iron well during pregnancy. 
C) iron supplements are better absorbed than iron from food. 
D) their iron reserves are generally not high.

Question 16

An infant who weighs 8 pounds will require about _____ kcalories per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 290 
B) 360 
C) 420 
D) 800 
A) 290 
B) 360 
C) 420 
D) 800

Question 17

Carrie begins breastfeeding but her nipples quickly become sore.A likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

A) her infant's rooting reflex. 
B) her maternal let-down reflex. 
C) improper feeding position. 
D) an inverted areola. 
A) her infant's rooting reflex. 
B) her maternal let-down reflex. 
C) improper feeding position. 
D) an inverted areola.

Question 18

Nora, who is pregnant, awakens at 2:00 A.m.craving pickles and chocolate sauce.The craving probably indicates that she:

Accepted Answer

A) drank too much coffee last night. 
B) drank too much alcohol last night. 
C) needs some nutrients that are found in pickles and chocolate sauce. 
D) is experiencing hormone-induced changes in taste and sensitivities to smells. 
A) drank too much coffee last night. 
B) drank too much alcohol last night. 
C) needs some nutrients that are found in pickles and chocolate sauce. 
D) is experiencing hormone-induced changes in taste and sensitivities to smells.

Question 19

There are factors in breast milk that protect the infant against infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Improper feeding position is a frequent cause of sore nipples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

The most potent single predictor of an infant's future health status is:

An important aspect of infant feeding is the prevention of future health problems.An appropriate measure is:

A low intake of _____ increases the likelihood that an infant will be born with a neural tube defect.

Nutrients and oxygen travel to the developing fetus via:

Infants are given a single dose of vitamin _____ at birth.

How long will Carrie breastfeed her infant if she follows the advice of the American Academy of Pediatrics?

The adverse effects of cigarette smoking by pregnant women include all of the following except:

If a lactating woman's diet is poor, her milk:

The benefits of physical activity during pregnancy include all of the following except:

If a woman gains 30 pounds during pregnancy, the net amount of body fat she gains is about _____.

Herbal supplements during pregnancy:

Carrie's understanding of successful breastfeeding technique is demonstrated by which statement?

The only acceptable alternative to breast milk is:

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants receive breast milk for at least the first _____ months of life.

Most pregnant women need iron supplements because:

An infant who weighs 8 pounds will require about _____ kcalories per day.

Carrie begins breastfeeding but her nipples quickly become sore.A likely cause is:

Nora, who is pregnant, awakens at 2:00 A.m.craving pickles and chocolate sauce.The craving probably indicates that she:

There are factors in breast milk that protect the infant against infection.

Improper feeding position is a frequent cause of sore nipples.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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