Question 1

Which of the following is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes?

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A)   The mother being 33 years old 
B)   The mother being 24 years old 
C)   BMI of 29 at conception 
D)   The mother's sister having type 2 diabetes 
E)   The mother being African-American or Native AmericanF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Define low-birthweight infants,and discuss health risks and complications usually seen in low-birthweight infants.

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Question 3

A healthy full-term infant weighs approximately _____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)   5 ½ to 7 
B)   6 to 7 
C)   6 ½ to 8 
D)   8 to 9 
E)   over 7F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

All of the following are signs or symptoms of preeclampsia except

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A)   hypertension. 
B)   severe headaches. 
C)   swelling of hands, feet, and face. 
D)   hypoglycemia. 
E)   sudden weight gain of approximately 1lb per day.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

All of the following are associated with reduced fertility except

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A)   malnutrition. 
B)   overweight dad. 
C)   underweight dad. 
D)   overweight mom. 
E)   obese mom.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

MATCHING
MATCHING
-The best indicator of an infant's health

Accepted Answer

A)  Implantation
B)  Teratogenic
C)  Perinatal
D)  Macrosomia
E)  OxytocinF) FetusG) PretermH) HeartburnI) PicaJ) CaffeineK) ZygoteL) EmbryoM) AlcoholN) EclampsiaO) Amniotic sacP) BirthweightQ) O) and P)
R) H) and M)

Question 7

Which of the following is not a risk factor for neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inadequate folate 
B)   The mother being obese 
C)   The mother being underweight 
D)   Family history of spina bifida 
E)   The mother being of Hispanic ethnicityF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

MATCHING
MATCHING
-A condition characterized by seizures

Accepted Answer

A)  Implantation
B)  Teratogenic
C)  Perinatal
D)  Macrosomia
E)  OxytocinF) FetusG) PretermH) HeartburnI) PicaJ) CaffeineK) ZygoteL) EmbryoM) AlcoholN) EclampsiaO) Amniotic sacP) BirthweightQ) G) and O)
R) A) and O)

Question 9

MATCHING
MATCHING
-Heavy use during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage or low-birthweight

Accepted Answer

A)  Implantation
B)  Teratogenic
C)  Perinatal
D)  Macrosomia
E)  OxytocinF) FetusG) PretermH) HeartburnI) PicaJ) CaffeineK) ZygoteL) EmbryoM) AlcoholN) EclampsiaO) Amniotic sacP) BirthweightQ) F) and G)
R) G) and J)

Question 10

Which of the following is a correct statement about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   FAS cannot be treated, only prevented. 
B)   Cognitive function is affected the least when physical abnormalities are most severe. 
C)   Diagnosis is apparent within 6 months of birth for virtually all children with FAS. 
D)   The most severe physical abnormalities in most FAS children are covert rather than overt. 
E)   No harm will result to the infant unless the mother is actually drunk.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

What is the recommendation regarding alcohol intake during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   They should drink absolutely no alcohol. 
B)   They should refrain from drinking hard liquor only. 
C)   They are permitted to ingest no more than 2 drinks per day. 
D)   They are permitted to ingest small amounts of alcohol during the last trimester. 
E)   Organic beer and wine is acceptable.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Periods of time during development in which events can occur that will have irreversible effects on later development are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   anencephaly 
B)   gestation 
C)   fetal programming 
D)   critical periods 
E)   genetic mutationsF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Sally weighed 160 pounds and had a BMI of 28 when she got pregnant.What weight,in pounds,is within the recommended weight gain range for her at the end of her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   173 
B)   182 
C)   189 
D)   194 
E)   196F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

What is the recommended range of weight gain for a mother at healthy BMI at conception who is pregnant with twins?

Accepted Answer

A)   28 to 40 pounds 
B)   31 to 50 pounds 
C)   37 to 54 pounds 
D)   50 to 70 pounds 
E)   Insufficient data to make recommendationF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Discuss two maternal health conditions and the effects that not managing or detecting these conditions can have on the health of the mother,as well as the developing infant.

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Question 16

Gestation is generally divided into equal periods called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   quarters 
B)   quintiles 
C)   semesters 
D)   trimesters 
E)   periodsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

_____ supplemention is associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron 
B)   Folate 
C)   Calcium 
D)   Cobalamin 
E)   IodineF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct statement about a lactating mother and her dietary intake?

Accepted Answer

A)   The mother's milk has consistent flavor regardless of foods eaten. 
B)   Flavors in the mother's milk may influence the infant's food choices later in life. 
C)   Many mothers require iron-supplementation to enhance the iron levels in breast milk. 
D)   Infants consume more milk when it contains even small amount of alcohol. 
E)   Infant discomfort like gas or constipation has no association with the food intake of the lactating mother.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct statement about morning sickness?

Accepted Answer

A)   It may occur any time of day, not just in the morning hours. 
B)   It typically peaks at the start of the second trimester. 
C)   It can be effectively treated by eating foods high in vitamin B6. 
D)   Citrus juices, water, and milk are the best beverages to treat nausea. 
E)   Taking prenatal supplements will ease symptoms.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

_________ are strong desires to avoid particular foods and are thought to be due to hormonal changes.

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Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

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All of the following are signs or symptoms of preeclampsia except

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Define low-birthweight infants,and discuss health risks and complications usually seen in low-birthweight infants.

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Periods of time during development in which events can occur that will have irreversible effects on later development are called ________.

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Discuss two maternal health conditions and the effects that not managing or detecting these conditions can have on the health of the mother,as well as the developing infant.

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A healthy full-term infant weighs approximately _____ pounds.

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_____ supplemention is associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects.

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_________ are strong desires to avoid particular foods and are thought to be due to hormonal changes.

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Which of the following is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes?

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