Deck 10: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Question 1

​Anemia may be caused by _____ deficiency.

A)​iron
B)​folate
C)​protein
D)​zinc

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Why is there an increased need for B vitamins during pregnancy?​

A)​for development of red blood cells
B)​essential for development of infant's bones and teeth
C)​to provide an increase of hemoglobin
D)​essential for a fetus's collagen development

Answer 2

A

Question 3

​Which nutrient is often deficient in women who are diagnosed with megaloblastic anemia?

A)​vitamin C
B)​folate
C)​iron
D)​copper

Answer 3

B

Question 4

​How can heartburn be relieved?

A)​eating three meals a day
B)​eating small, frequent meals
C)​drinking three cups of milk a day
D)​eating up to 25 g of fiber a day

Question 5

Which of the following nutrients does NOT need to be increased during pregnancy?​

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

Question 6

During lactation, approximately how many extra calories are recommended daily for the first 6 months?​

A)​300
B)​400
C)​500
D)​1,000

Question 7

_____ is the craving for nonfood substances such as starch or clay.​

A)​Pico
B)​Anemia
C)​Pica
D)​Picanemia

Question 8

​What is a normal weight gain during pregnancy for an underweight woman?

A)​between 25 and 35 pounds
B)​between 28 and 40 pounds
C)​at least 40 pounds
D)​no more than 35 pounds

Question 9

The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age take a multivitamin or _____ of folic acid daily.​

A)​800 µg
B)​800 mg
C)​400 mg
D)​400 µg

Question 10

​What is the approximate number of calories in an ounce of human milk?

A)​10 calories
B)​20 calories
C)​30 calories
D)​40 calories

Question 11

_____ is the condition when nausea persists and becomes so severe that it is life-threatening.​

A)​Parenteral gravidarum
B)​Morning sickness
C)​Hyperemesis gravidarum
D)​Binge-purge gravidarum

Question 12

Pregnancy-induced hypertension is characterized by _____.​

A)​hyperemesis gravidarum
B)​pica
C)​proteinuria
D)​eclampsia

Question 13

What two conditions can be relieved by eating high-fiber foods?​

A)​morning sickness and weight gain
B)​hypertension and heartburn
C)​hypertension and anemia
D)​constipation and hemorrhoids

Question 14

Which vitamin, in excess, can cause birth defects?​

A)​vitamin C
B)​vitamin E
C)​vitamin A
D)​vitamin D

Question 15

Which of the following are pregnant adolescents particularly prone to?​

A)​gestational diabetes
B)​weight gain
C)​pregnancy-induced hypertension
D)​abruptio placentae

Question 16

The need for _____ increases during pregnancy because of the increased blood volume during pregnancy.​

A)​calcium
B)​iron
C)​zinc
D)​selenium

Question 17

How many additional calories a day should a woman consume during the second and third trimesters?​

A)​second trimester an additional 240 calories, third trimester 350 calories
B)​second trimester an additional 440 calories, third trimester 550 calories
C)​second trimester an additional 340 calories, third trimester 450 calories
D)​no extra calories are needed during pregnancy

Question 18

​The ingestion of alcohol while pregnant can result in _____.

A)​weight gain
B)​hypertension
C)​spontaneous abortions
D)​fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 19

A nursing mother's use of caffeine may cause the following in her infant.​

A)​abnormal growth
B)​blindness
C)​irritability
D)​fatigue

Question 20

The infant's sucking initiates the release of _____ (a hormone), which causes the ejection of milk into the infant's mouth.​

A)​oxytocin
B)​aldosterone
C)​insulin
D)​prolactin

Question 21

Describe the physical characteristics of an infant born with fetal alcohol syndrome.​

Question 22

Weight gain during pregnancy is natural and necessary for the infant to develop normally and the mother to retain her health. Describe the recommended weight gain. Include variations for these conditions: adolescent, obesity, multiple infants, underweight, and each trimester. Correlate with the number of additional calories needed to achieve the desired gain.​

Question 23

Discuss four priority nutritional concerns for the pregnant woman. Include nursing interventions to relieve the symptoms.​

Question 24

Macrosomia refers to birthweight of over _____ pounds.​

A)​7
B)​8
C)​9
D)​10

Question 25

Nausea associated with pregnancy, or morning sickness, is a benign condition. _________________________​

Question 26

List the benefits of breastfeeding.​

Question 27

Discuss the concerns that a pregnant teenager will have.​

Question 28

​It is recommended that pregnant women should always drink an additional 6 oz of fortified milk per day. _________________________

Question 29

Research has shown that a lack of an intake of folate during pregnancy may result in neural tube defects for the baby. _________________________​

Question 30

"How long do the experts recommend breastfeeding? I want to go back to work and I don't think I could do that pumping at work."

Question 31

Describe the physiology associated with pregnancy and anemia. Compare iron deficiency anemia and folate deficiency anemia.​

Question 32

During pregnancy, the mother needs additional calories, vitamins, and minerals. It is advisable for the mother to take extra amounts of all vitamins and minerals. _________________________​

Question 33

"If I breastfeed, will I have to be on a special diet?"​

Question 34

A pregnant adolescent should gain the same weight as a mature woman of the same size. _____________________​

Question 35

Smoking during pregnancy may affect the intellectual and behavioral development of the fetus as it grows up. _________________________​

Question 36

"How many extra calories a day will I need to breastfeed?"​

Question 37

Women with smaller-sized breasts will be unable to produce enough milk to satisfy an infant. _________________________​

Question 38

​Overweight women should not lose weight during pregnancy. _________________________

Question 39

During pregnancy, most of the weight gain occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy. ___________________

Question 40

When the mother drinks alcohol, it enters the fetal blood stream in the same concentration as it does the mother's. ______________________​

Question 41

Several women in the group are members of varied cultures. Identify potential dietary problems associated with the different cultures. ​

Question 42

"Are there other important contraindications to breastfeeding that I need to know?"​

Question 43

"Will I have to stop drinking coffee if I breastfeed?"​

Question 44

Describe the role of the nurse versus that of the registered dietitian in prenatal dietary education. ​

Question 45

"If I eat all those additional calories, how will I ever lose all of the extra weight I have gained?"​

Question 46

Identify the components of a nutritional assessment. ​

Question 47

Ms. Jayce states, "Well, you have given me a lot of information to think about. I will continue to think about this. If my labor is not very difficult, I'll probably be able to make up my mind then." What is the appropriate response from the nurse? ​

Question 48

"Tell me why I should breastfeed." ​

Question 49

Identify some common nutrition-related outcomes. ​

Question 50

List risk indicators for which to be alert. ​