Question 1

Which statement accurately describes infant formula?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be derived from cow's milk or soy,is iron-fortified and may be fortified with DHA and arachidonic acid. 
B) It can be derived from cow's milk or soy,is not typically iron-fortified and may be fortified with DHA and arachidonic acid. 
C) It can be derived from cow's milk or soy,and,according to Canadian regulation,must be fortified with iron,DHA,and arachidonic acid. 
D) If derived from cow's milk,it will contain sucrose and glucose instead of lactose. 
A) It can be derived from cow's milk or soy,is iron-fortified and may be fortified with DHA and arachidonic acid. 
B) It can be derived from cow's milk or soy,is not typically iron-fortified and may be fortified with DHA and arachidonic acid. 
C) It can be derived from cow's milk or soy,and,according to Canadian regulation,must be fortified with iron,DHA,and arachidonic acid. 
D) If derived from cow's milk,it will contain sucrose and glucose instead of lactose.

Question 2

To meet protein needs,during pregnancy,an additional 25 g is added to the protein requirement for non-pregnant women.When should this extra protein be consumed?

Accepted Answer

A) All three trimesters 
B) Third trimester only 
C) Second and third trimester only 
D) No additional protein needs to be added to the requirement as most women already eat more protein than needed. 
A) All three trimesters 
B) Third trimester only 
C) Second and third trimester only 
D) No additional protein needs to be added to the requirement as most women already eat more protein than needed.

Question 3

What is nursing bottle syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) sore nipples from excessive breastfeeding. 
B) excessive crying due to pain from gas buildup in the gastrointestinal tract. 
C) tooth decay in the upper teeth resulting from putting a child to bed with a bottle of milk or formula. 
D) irritable infant behaviour associated with weaning from a bottle to a cup. 
A) sore nipples from excessive breastfeeding. 
B) excessive crying due to pain from gas buildup in the gastrointestinal tract. 
C) tooth decay in the upper teeth resulting from putting a child to bed with a bottle of milk or formula. 
D) irritable infant behaviour associated with weaning from a bottle to a cup.

Question 4

What is the best indicator that a breastfed baby is getting an adequate amount of milk?

Accepted Answer

A) the frequency with which they soak their diapers 
B) how long they sleep during the night. 
C) how often they cry. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) the frequency with which they soak their diapers 
B) how long they sleep during the night. 
C) how often they cry. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following stimulates the release of prolactin from the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A) the infant suckling on the breast 
B) stretching of the cervix during labour 
C) estrogen secretion from the ovaries 
D) the production of milk 
A) the infant suckling on the breast 
B) stretching of the cervix during labour 
C) estrogen secretion from the ovaries 
D) the production of milk

Question 6

When is maternal malnutrition is MOST devastating to a pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) pre-conception period. 
B) first trimester. 
C) second trimester. 
D) third trimester. 
A) pre-conception period. 
B) first trimester. 
C) second trimester. 
D) third trimester.

Question 7

What is the most severe form of pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) gestational hypertension. 
B) pre-eclampsia. 
C) eclampsia. 
D) hyperkalemia. 
A) gestational hypertension. 
B) pre-eclampsia. 
C) eclampsia. 
D) hyperkalemia.

Question 8

In terms of weight gain recommendations during pregnancy,which of the following women should gain the MOST weight during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) women with a low prepregnancy weight 
B) women with a high prepregnancy weight 
C) women between the ages of 25-35 
D) women between the ages of 40-45 
A) women with a low prepregnancy weight 
B) women with a high prepregnancy weight 
C) women between the ages of 25-35 
D) women between the ages of 40-45

Question 9

For each of the following nutrients,explain the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy that increase the requirement for that nutrient.
a)iron
b)zinc
c)folate

Accepted Answer

a)Iron needs are high during pregnancy t

Question 10

Describe the impact of drinking alcohol,smoking cigarettes,and caffeine consumption during pregnancy on the growth and development of the unborn child.

Accepted Answer

Consuming large amounts of caffeine duri

Question 11

Differentiate between infants classified as premature,low birth weight,small-for-gestational-age,and large-for-gestational-age.

Accepted Answer

A premature baby is born before 37 weeks

Question 12

Which minor problem is caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) heartburn. 
B) constipation. 
C) edema. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) heartburn. 
B) constipation. 
C) edema. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 13

An infant weighing 3.5 kg (8 lb)at birth should weigh how much by 4 months of age?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 kg (15.5 lb) 
B) 4 kg (9 lb) 
C) 9.5 kg (21 lb) 
D) 4.5 kg (10 lb) 
A) 7 kg (15.5 lb) 
B) 4 kg (9 lb) 
C) 9.5 kg (21 lb) 
D) 4.5 kg (10 lb)

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

A) prenatal supplements 
B) water 
C) alcohol 
D) connective tissue 
A) prenatal supplements 
B) water 
C) alcohol 
D) connective tissue

Question 15

During pregnancy swelling due to the buildup of extracellular fluid in the tissues occurs.What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) edema 
B) constipation 
C) gestational diabetes 
D) pica 
A) edema 
B) constipation 
C) gestational diabetes 
D) pica

Question 16

What is responsible for the greatest proportion of maternal weight gain during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The average newborn baby is 7-

Question 17

Which statement best describes the energy requirement per unit of body weight in newborn infants?

Accepted Answer

A) It is greater than those of adults. 
B) It is less than those of adults. 
C) It is about the same as those of adults. 
D) It is dependent on the size of the infant. 
A) It is greater than those of adults. 
B) It is less than those of adults. 
C) It is about the same as those of adults. 
D) It is dependent on the size of the infant.

Question 18

How are infants born weighing 2 kg (4.5 lb)classified?

Accepted Answer

A) large-for-gestational-age. 
B) premature. 
C) low-birth-weight infants. 
D) very-low-birth-weight infants. 
A) large-for-gestational-age. 
B) premature. 
C) low-birth-weight infants. 
D) very-low-birth-weight infants.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A) secretes hormones necessary to maintain pregnancy 
B) eliminates waste products from the baby to the mother's blood for elimination 
C) provides the site where fertilization occurs 
D) delivers nutrients and oxygen from the maternal blood to the baby 
A) secretes hormones necessary to maintain pregnancy 
B) eliminates waste products from the baby to the mother's blood for elimination 
C) provides the site where fertilization occurs 
D) delivers nutrients and oxygen from the maternal blood to the baby

Question 20

How can a pregnant woman avoid mercury contamination in fish?

Accepted Answer

A) Limit intakes of fish known to contain mercury to amounts recommended by Health Canada 
B) Avoid canned light tuna 
C) Limit intake of canned albacore tuna 
D) Both (a)and (c) 
A) Limit intakes of fish known to contain mercury to amounts recommended by Health Canada 
B) Avoid canned light tuna 
C) Limit intake of canned albacore tuna 
D) Both (a)and (c)

Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Which statement accurately describes infant formula?

To meet protein needs,during pregnancy,an additional 25 g is added to the protein requirement for non-pregnant women.When should this extra protein be consumed?

What is nursing bottle syndrome?

What is the best indicator that a breastfed baby is getting an adequate amount of milk?

Which of the following stimulates the release of prolactin from the pituitary gland?

When is maternal malnutrition is MOST devastating to a pregnancy?

What is the most severe form of pregnancy-induced hypertension?

In terms of weight gain recommendations during pregnancy,which of the following women should gain the MOST weight during pregnancy?

For each of the following nutrients,explain the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy that increase the requirement for that nutrient. a)iron b)zinc c)folate

Describe the impact of drinking alcohol,smoking cigarettes,and caffeine consumption during pregnancy on the growth and development of the unborn child.

Differentiate between infants classified as premature,low birth weight,small-for-gestational-age,and large-for-gestational-age.

Which minor problem is caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy?

An infant weighing 3.5 kg (8 lb)at birth should weigh how much by 4 months of age?

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

During pregnancy swelling due to the buildup of extracellular fluid in the tissues occurs.What is being described?

What is responsible for the greatest proportion of maternal weight gain during pregnancy?

Which statement best describes the energy requirement per unit of body weight in newborn infants?

How are infants born weighing 2 kg (4.5 lb)classified?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?

How can a pregnant woman avoid mercury contamination in fish?

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