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University of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignFSHN 120 1)The duration of pregnancy normally is weeks

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University of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignFSHN 120

1)The duration of pregnancy normally is weeks.

A.             30-34

B.              32-36

C.              35-39

D.             38-42

 

2.

During pregnancy, symptoms such as high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, edema, changes in blood clotting, and nervous system disorders are associated with a condition called

 

  1. essential hypertension.
  2. pregnancy-induced hypertension.
  3. primary hypertension.
  4. secondary hypertension.

 

3.

The total weight gain goal of a desirable-weight pregnant woman is how many pounds?

 

  1. 10 to 15
  2. 15 to 25
  3. 25 to 35
  4. 28 to 40

 

4.

All of the following are true about folate and pregnancy except

 

  1. folate deficiency in pregnancy is associated with birth defects such as spina bifida.
  2. the RDA for folate increases by 50 percent.
  3. most breakfast cereals can be used by pregnant women to get folate because these cereals are fortified with folate.
  4. if pregnant women eat folate-rich fruits and vegetables as suggested in the MyPyramid Food Plan they cannot meet their folate needs.

 

5.

The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

 

  1. 400 micrograms of folic acid.
  2. 15 milligrams of iron.
  3. 500 milligrams of calcium.
  4. 40 micrograms of zinc.

 

6.

Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the follow- ing?

 

  1. Drink more milk.
  2. Eat more ready-to-eat breakfast cereals.
  3. Eat more meat.
  4. Eat more legumes.

 

7.

Mineral needs generally are increased during pregnancy. All of the following are needed in higher quantities except

 

  1. iron.
  2. iodine.
  3. sodium.
  4. zinc.

 

8.

Which trimester is an especially critical period when poor nutrition or drug use can result in birth defects?

 

  1. First
  2. Second
  3. Third
  4. Final

 

9.

Which of the following is a suggested practice as far as exercise and pregnancy are concerned?

 

  1. Play basketball regularly in a hot, humid gym
  2. Drink plenty of fluids
  3. Strengthen the legs by performing deep knee bends
  4. Discontinue exercise during the third trimester

 

10.

Carol has heartburn during her pregnancy. She should do all of the following except

 

  1. eat less fat.
  2. lie down after she eats.
  3. avoid spicy food.
  4. consume liquids between meals.

 

11.

Rachel is pregnant and has morning sickness. She should do all the following except

 

  1. eat dry soda crackers upon waking.
  2. cook with windows open to dissipate nauseating smells.
  3. eat large, less frequent meals.
  4. avoid fatty and fried foods.

 

12. A low-birth-weight infant weighs                 pounds.

 

A.            6.5 to 7.5

B.            5.5 to 6.5

  1. less than 5.5
  2. less than 3.5

 

13.

During each feeding, human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

 

  1. carbohydrate increases
  2. fat increases
  3. minerals decrease
  4. protein decreases

 

14.

If a child is born prematurely during the third trimester

 

  1. the child will have minimal nutritional problems.
  2. the child may have problems sucking and swallowing.
  3. the child will almost always die.
  4. the infant will maintain adequate mineral and fat stores.

 

15.

Which of the following statements is important for infant feeding?

 

  1. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life.
  2. Breastfeeding has no advantage over formula-feeding, so the latter is the feeding practice of choice.

 

  1. Working mothers should avoid breastfeeding.
  2. Cows' milk can be introduced safely when the child is 3 months old.

 

16.

Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

 

  1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  2. Nutrition Supplement Program (NSP)
  3. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
  4. Regional Nutrition Counseling Program (RNCP)

 

17.

Sue has a high prepregnancy body mass index, classifying her as overweight. Her weight gain goal should be how many pounds?

 

  1. 10 to 15
  2. 15 to 25
  3. 25 to 35
  4. 28 to 40

 

18.

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of                         extra kcalories per day are needed.

A.               150 - 250

B.               250 - 350

C.               350 - 450

D.               450 - 550

19.

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with all the following except

 

  1. high blood pressure.
  2. diabetes during pregnancy.
  3. a low-birth-weight infant.
  4. surgical complications.

 

20.

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of                         extra kcalories per day are needed.

 

A.            150 - 250

B.            250 - 350

C.            350 - 450

D.            450 - 550

 

21.

For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental

 

  1. calcium.
  2. vitamin D.
  3. zinc.
  4. iron.

 

22.

Extra kcalories for pregnancy are needed mostly during which trimester(s)?

 

  1. First
  2. Second and third
  3. Second
  4. First and third

 

23.

Advantages of breastfeeding include all of the following except

 

  1. improves infant's vision.
  2. reduces the risk of food allergies.
  3. provides antibodies while infant's immune system is still immature.
  4. decreases ear infections.

 

24.

Millie has a low pre-pregnancy body mass index, classifying her as underweight. Her weight gain goal should be how many pounds?

 

  1. 10 to 15
  2. 15 to 25
  3. 25 to 35
  4. 28 to 40

 

25.

The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the

 

  1. ovum.
  2. umbilicus.
  3. placenta.
  4. embryo.

 

26.

The need for extra iron during pregnancy is greatest during which trimester(s)?

 

  1. First
  2. First and second
  3. Second
  4. Second and third

 

27.

Vitamin needs generally increase during pregnancy, especially for

 

  1. folate.
  2. iron.
  3. vitamin D.
  4. pantothenic acid.

 

28.

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

 

  1. Repeated intake of four or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting harm(s) the fetus.
  2. It is vital that mothers abstain from NutraSweet because the phenylalanine present can cause mental re- tardation in most babies.
  3. Cigarette smoking should be limited to one pack per day.
  4. The only risk to the baby when a mother uses cocaine is cocaine addiction.

 

29.

Patricia's physician tells her she needs more folate in her diet during pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

 

  1. Drink orange juice.
  2. Eat beef.
  3. Eat more cheese.
  4. Eat more fish.

 

30. The best way for a calcium-deficient pregnant woman to get the calcium she needs is to consume

 

  1. fruits.
  2. vegetables.
  3. legumes.
  4. low-fat milk and cheese.

 

 

31. Which of the following is true about lactation?

 

  1. Only about 50 percent of all women can breastfeed.
  2. The most significant reason why women do not breastfeed is that they cannot produce enough milk.

 

  1. Some women cannot breastfeed because they do not have big enough breasts.
  2. The major reason why women do not breastfeed is lack of information.

 

32.

All of the following are true about prenatal supplements for pregnancy except

 

  1. there is significant evidence that they are harmful.
  2. supplements of vitamin A can be dangerous.
  3. supplements commonly contain iron and folate.
  4. physicians routinely prescribe them.

 

33.

Low iodide status during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to

 

  1. hypertension.
  2. gestational diabetes.
  3. edema.
  4. cretinism.

 

34.

Most of the extra calcium for pregnancy is needed during which trimester(s)?

 

 

  1. First
  2. Third
  3. Second
  4. Calcium needs do not increase.

 

35.

 

Which of the following is true about protein intake during pregnancy?

 

    1. The RDA for protein increases by about 25 grams per day over that for the nonpregnant state.
    2. Women probably do not get enough protein in typical diets to meet their total needs for pregnancy.

 

    1. The RDA for protein increases by about 10 to 15 grams per day.
    2. The RDA for protein increases by about 5 to 10 grams per day.

 

 

 

 

36.

All of the following are barriers to breastfeeding except

 

  1. lack of role models.
  2. having to carry a lot of equipment when traveling.
  3. misinformation.
  4. fear of appearing immodest.

 

 

37.

Which of the following is not true about the let-down reflex?

 

  1. It is needed to make milk available to the infant.
  2. It can be inhibited by anxiety or nervous tension.
  3. It is triggered by the release of the hormone estrogen.
  4. After a few weeks of lactation, it becomes automatic.

 

 

 

38. Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

 

  1. hyperemesis.
  2. pica.
  3. pregnancy-induced hypertension.
  4. eclampsia.

 

 

 

39. The first trimester of preg- nancy

 

 

  1. involves a rapid increase in cell size rather than cell number.
  2. is the least critical time during fetal development.
  3. is a time of particular importance to avoid nutritional deficiencies and in- sults to prevent harm to the fetus.
  4. is a time when nutritional deficiencies have little effect on the developing fetus.

 

 

 

40. During pregnancy, it is particularly important to make sure to con- sume adequate

 

    1. saturated fatty acids.
    2. trans fatty acids.
    3. cholesterol.
    4. essential fatty acids—linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-li- nolenic acid (omega-3).

 

 

 

  1. All of the following are poor pregnancy practices except
    1. restricting weight gain to 15 to 18 pounds.
    2. smoking.
    3. gaining 25 to 35 pounds.
    4. completely avoiding exercise.

 

42. Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. All the of fol- lowing practices can be helpful except

 

  1. avoiding too much fluid.
  2. consuming more dietary fiber.
  3. consuming dried fruits such as raisins.
  4. engaging in aerobic exercise regularly.

 

43.During pregnancy, a woman should use MyPyramid and con- sume

 

 

 

  1. 1-2 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group.
  2. 2 ounce equivalents from the meat group.
  3. 3 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group.
  4. 4 ounce equivalents from the grain group.

 

  1. All of the following are advantages to breastfeeding except

 

 

 

 

  1. fewer gastrointestinal infections.
  2. fewer respiratory infections.
  3. increased risk of developing food allergies.
  4. decreased financial costs.

 

  1. Breast milk production requires approximately                kcalories per day?

 

 

 

A.             200

B.             400

C.             800

D.            1,000

 

 

  1. Women suffering from chronic alcoholism produce children with a recognizable pattern of malformations called

 

 

  1. chronic cirrhosis.
  2. muscular dystrophy.
  3. cystic fibrosis.
  4. fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

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