Chapter 11 Flashcards
2.If a woman has had preeclampsia and hypertension in a previous pregnancy, during this pregnancy she should a. restrict her sodium intake. b. continue her regular sodium intake. c. restrict her protein intake. d. take iron and calcium supplements.
B
1.Increased levels of progesterone in pregnancy cause relaxation of smooth muscle, which can cause a. nausea. b. headache. c. diarrhea. d. constipation.
D
3.An increase in oxygen needs during pregnancy results in increased a. stamina. b. blood pressure. c. bowel motility. d. basal metabolic rate (BMR).
D
4.The increase in plasma volume during pregnancy may appear to cause a. lower plasma levels of sodium. b. higher plasma levels of sodium. c. lower blood levels of hemoglobin. d. higher blood levels of hemoglobin.
C
5.Intrauterine growth retardation may be caused by a. poor weight gain during pregnancy. b. gestational diabetes during pregnancy. c. excessive weight gain during pregnancy. d. excessive use of vitamin and mineral supplements.
A
6.For a woman with a healthy weight before pregnancy, gaining 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy is considered to be
a.
too low for a healthy pregnancy.
b.
too high for a healthy pregnancy.
c.
the current recommended range for weight gain.
d.
the current range for weight gain for a woman experiencing gestational diabetes.
C
7.A weight gain of 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy is recommended for a. a teenage girl. b. an overweight woman. c. an underweight woman. d. all women regardless of weight.
B
8.Weight gain during pregnancy is a variable that is highly correlated with a. zinc status. b. bone density. c. calcium status. d. infant birth weight.
D
9.A woman needs to increase her kcal intake by about 300 kcals daily during
a.
all three trimesters of pregnancy.
b.
the first and second trimesters of pregnancy.
c.
the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
d.
the 6 months before conception through the first trimester.
C
10.A woman who is 4 months pregnant and has already gained 25 pounds should
a.
eat a low-calorie diet to help her lose the extra weight.
b.
modify her food intake if it is excessive but not attempt to lose weight.
c.
take a multivitamin/mineral supplement and consume 1200 kcal a day.
d.
work hard not to gain any more weight during the remainder of the pregnancy.
B
11.To prevent neural tube defects, the U.S. Public Health Service and the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommend adequate intake of
a.
protein by women of childbearing age.
b.
protein by women in the first trimester of pregnancy.
c.
folic acid by women of childbearing age.
d.
folic acid by women in the first trimester of pregnancy.
C
12.Vouchers for food are benefits of the
a.
La Leche League.
b.
United States Department of Agriculture Assistance Program.
c.
Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
d.
U.S. Public Health Service and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
C
13.The amount of iron needed during pregnancy is
a.
difficult to achieve without taking a supplement.
b.
easy to achieve with a well-balanced diet.
c.
the same as the amount needed by nonpregnant women.
d.
less than for nonpregnant women because there are no menstrual losses.
A
14.Dietary calcium needs of pregnant women are
a.
higher than for nonpregnant women to form the fetal skeleton.
b.
higher than for nonpregnant women because intestinal absorption decreases.
c.
the same as for nonpregnant women because intestinal absorption increases.
d.
lower than for nonpregnant women because calcium metabolism is more efficient.
C
15.Teratogens are
a.
additives that may adversely affect the course of a pregnancy.
b.
substances known to cause malformations in the unborn fetus.
c.
hormones known to cause malformations in the unborn fetus.
d.
carcinogens that may increase the risk of cancer in the fetus.
B
