Maternal & Fetal Nutrion Flashcards

1
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Low birth rate infants are

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2500 g or less

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2
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Folate deficiency is associated with

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neural tube defects in infants.

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3
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When do folate deficiency problems occur

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First month of gestation

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4
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What is folate found in?

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Found in green leafy vegetables, whole grains, & fruits.

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5
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One food that would help to meet prepregnancy demand for folic acid is

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Turnip greens

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6
Q

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are broken down into

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age, sex, life-stage categories (infancy, pregnancy, lactation, etc.)

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7
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RDA recommends _____ kcal increase over nonpregnant state for 2nd trimester and _____ kcal increase over nonpregnancy for 3rd trimester.

A

340

426

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8
Q

Weight gain recommendations are base on

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  • based on ht & prepregnancy wt.
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9
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Women with inadequate wt gain have risk for _______

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IUGR infants.

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10
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Severely underweight women are more likely for ____ and _____

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PTL & LBW infants.

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11
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Excessive wt gain can be due to:

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multiple gestation, edema, PIH & overeating.

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12
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Obesity in pregnancy also are more likely to have ___ and ______.

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PIH & gestational diabetes

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13
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What is the best for use in determining appropriateness of wt gain.

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BMI

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14
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<18.5 = underweight

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(Gain 12.5-18kg)

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15
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18.5-24.9 = normal

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(Gain 11.5-16kg)

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16
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25.0-29.9 = overweight

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(Gain 7.0-11.5kg)

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17
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> 30.0 = obese

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(Gain at least 5.0-9.0 kg)

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18
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Weight gain - _______ 1st trimester, then _____ for women of normal wt.

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1-2 kg

0.4 kg/wk

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19
Q

Overweight women - gain______ in 2nd & 3rd trimesters

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0.3 kg/wk

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20
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Underweight women - gain_____ in 2nd & 3rd trimesters.

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0.5 kg/wk

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21
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Excessive wt gain of > ______ could be from fluid - could indicate _____.

A

3 kg/month

PIH

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22
Q

Twin gestations should gain

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More than single pregnancies

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23
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New fetal & maternal tissues are synthesized primarily from _____ intake.

A

protein

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24
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good examples of complete proteins are.

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Milk, meat, egg, cheese

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25
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____ are also good sources of proteins.

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Legumes, whole grains & nuts

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26
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Advice against intake of high mercury of fish such as

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(shark, swordfish, mackerel, tilefish

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27
Q

High protein supplementation isn’t recommended d/t increased association with ____ birth.

A

PT

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28
Q

A good choice for a protein rich food is

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peanut butter

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29
Q

Water helps prevent against

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Constipation

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30
Q

Dehydration can cause

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Cramping, contractions, and PTL

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31
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Greater than 200 mg caffeine/day is risk of

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miscarriage & IUGR infants.

32
Q

All nutrients can adequately be gained from dietary sources except

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folate & iron.

33
Q

Iron deficiency is most common in?

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Most common - adolescents, African-American women, women from low socio-economic backgrounds.

34
Q

Iron deficient women –

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60-120 mg FeSO4/day.

35
Q

Sources of iron are

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Liver, meats, whole grain breads & cereals, deep green leafy vegetables, legumes, dried fruits.

36
Q

A good source of iron would be

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Raisin bran crunch cereal

37
Q

Should calcium be increased?

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No increase - pregnancy recommendations vs. nonpregnancy recommendations.

38
Q

RDI _______ for women 19 years & older, _____ for women < 19 years.

A

1000mg

1300 mg

39
Q

Restriction is only necessary if mother has

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renal failure, liver failure or HTN.

40
Q

All women should have ____ about of salt

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-1.5 g/day and 2.3 g/day.

41
Q

Zinc deficiency is associated with malformations of the _______

A

CNS in infants.

42
Q

Diets low in K+ = increased risk of ________ in pregnancy.

A

hypertension

43
Q

Diet including _____ servings of unprocessed fruits and vegetables recommended for potassium.

A

8-10

44
Q

Which vitamin is the least likely to need supplementation?

A

Sodium

45
Q

What vitamins are toxic if ingested in large quantities?

A

Fat-soluble vitamins

46
Q

Vitamin ____ - fetus needs sufficient amounts, associated with congenital malformations in excessive amounts.

A

A

47
Q

Vitamin A sources are

A

deep yellow and green vegetables.

48
Q

Vitamin ____ - absorption & metabolism of calcium. Produced in skin by exposure to UV light (sunlight).

A

D

49
Q

Vitamin ____ - protective against preeclampsia.

A

E

50
Q

Sources of vitamin E is

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nuts and fats

51
Q

Vitamin ____ - aids in blood coagulation and bone metabolism.

A

K

52
Q

Source of vitamin k is

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green leafy vegetables, margarine, soybeans and lentils

53
Q

What are water-soluble vitamins

A

Folic acid
B6
Vitamin C
B12

54
Q

Vitamin B6

A

Protein metabolism.

55
Q

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

A

Enhances absorption of iron. One - 2 servings daily of citrus fruit or fruit juice adequate.
Women who smoke need more.

56
Q

Vitamin B 12 (cobalamin)

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Aids in formation of RBC’s and neural functioning.

Milk and milk products, eggs, meats and liver are sources.

57
Q

Pica prohibits the action of _____.

A

hemoglobin

58
Q

Adolescent mechanical problems common during birth (CPD) secondary to

A

inadequate pelvic growth vs. stature growth.

59
Q

___ minutes of moderate physical activity/day if no medical or OB complications prevent.

A

30

60
Q

_____ kcal more than nonpregnant intake first 6 months.

A

330

61
Q

At least ______ kcal/day.

A

1800

62
Q

What effect does alcohol consumption have on lactation?

A

Impairs milk ejaculation reflex.

63
Q

What is it crucial to assess?

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Assess financial status & knowledge of sound dietary practices.

64
Q

Anthropometric measurements (body measurements- primarily ht & wt) give information on

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short & long term nutritional status.

65
Q

What is the only nutrition related lab test necessary for most pregnant women.

A

H&H

66
Q

What are the 2 screens for anemia

A

Physiologic anemia

True anemia

67
Q

One realistic dietary nursing intervention for a client is

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Educate her

68
Q

How should diabetics eat during pregnancy?

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4-6 meals & snacks daily with carb intake evenly distributed, all intake well representative of complex carbs.

69
Q

What helps with iron absorption?

A

Vitamin C

70
Q

Counseling about iron includes

A

Dark green stools are normal

71
Q

Coping with nausea and vomiting teaching includes?

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Eat small meals frequently
Decreased fried and fatty foods
Avoid brushing teeth immediately after eating

72
Q

Fiber intake should be:

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28g/day

73
Q

What contains fiber?

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Whole grains, cereals, pasta, fruits and vegetables with peelings, nuts and legumes.

74
Q

What causes pyrosis

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Caused by reflux of gastric contents into esophagus.

75
Q

What are interventions for pyrosis?

A

Small, frequent meals.
Don’t consume fluid with meals.
Don’t lie down immediately after meals.
No tight clothing across abdomen.