Midterm

Question 1

Healthy couples having unprotected intercourse have a 50% chance of a diagnosed pregnancy within a given
menstrual cycle

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following dietary patterns aligns closely with dietary recommendations for pregnant women?

Answer 2

consumption of a variety of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, half of grains being whole grains, and fat free
milk

Question 3

The _____ phase of the menstrual cycle occurs after ovulation.

Answer 3

luteal

Question 4

Which of the following types of nutritional and health advice would a doctor likely give to a
preconceptional woman?

Answer 4

The woman should consume 400 mcg of folic acid in addition to dietary folate

Question 5

Infertility is generally defined as the lack of conception after _____ of unprotected intercourse

Answer 5

one year

Question 6

It is easier and more efficient to build up iron stores before pregnancy than during pregnancy

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Which of the following types of mineral toxicity is related to decreased sperm production and abnormal sperm
motility and shape?

Answer 7

lead

Question 8

Which of the following female sports has the highest incidence of irregular or absent menstrual cycles?

Answer 8

competitive bodybuilders

Question 9

Combination hormonal contraceptives are least likely to be associated with:

Answer 9

weight gain.

Question 10

Which condition would be considered teratogenic?

Answer 10

high blood glucose levels during the first two months of pregnancy

Question 11

Maintenance of normal blood glucose levels during pregnancy requires sufficient insulin production by _____
cells of the _____.

Answer 11

Beta; Pancreas

Question 12

Dietary assessment during pregnancy should cover

Answer 12

usual dietary intake, dietary supplement use, and weight-gain progress

Question 13

The neural tube develops into the brain and spinal cord during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Which of the following is true of the placenta?

Answer 14

The placenta develops from embryonic tissue and is larger than the fetus for most of pregnancy

Question 15

The recommended weight gain range for normal-weight women is _____ pounds

Answer 15

25-35

Question 16

The increased need for energy in pregnancy averages _____ kcal/day

Answer 16

300

Question 17

Malformation of the fetal heart, lungs, and urinary tract are associated with inadequate intake of _____ during
early pregnancy

Answer 17

Vitamin A

Question 18

Which of the following physiological changes is seen in women during pregnancy?

Answer 18

increased sodium conservation

Question 19

The intake of iron supplements by women during their first trimester of pregnancy helps relieve nausea and
vomiting.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Dietary protein is the preferred fuel source for fetal development

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the pituitary gland and causes milk letdown?

Answer 21

oxytocin

Question 22

Which of the following statements correctly describes milk production?

Answer 22

Milk production is triggered by the removal of milk from the breast.

Question 23

Which of the following statements is part of the policy established by UNICEF regarding the marketing of breast milk substitutes?

Answer 23

Breast milk substitutes should not be advertised

Question 24

Which of the following benefits is least likely to occur as a result of breastfeeding?

Answer 24

increased fertility

Question 25

Breastfeeding can lead to a more rapid involution of the uterus.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

The size of a woman's breast determines the amount of milk production

Answer 26

False

Question 27

One of the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding is that: a. human milk contains few protein-bound minerals, making it more digestible for the infant

Answer 27

the balance of nutrients in human milk matches requirements needed for the growth of infants

Question 28

Which of the following nutrients is present in a greater quantity in colostrum than in mature milk?

Answer 28

protein

Question 29

In pregnancy, the oxytocin hormones assist in preparing the mother's body for breastfeeding

Answer 29

False

Question 30

Which of the following cells are specialized cells that line the alveoli and contract to assist the secretion of milk into the duct?

Answer 30

myoepithelial cells

Question 31

Which of the following statements related to small for gestational age (SGA) infants is true?

Answer 31

SGA infants have measurements that fall below the 10th percentile.

Question 32

Infant mortality is one of the key indicators of the overall health of a nation.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

An infant is observed moving their tongue forward and backward. Which of the following reflexes is this describing?

Answer 33

Suckle

Question 34

Gastrointestinal infections may temporarily cause lactose intolerance

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Late preterm refers to:

Answer 35

Baby born 34 -36 6/7 weeks gestation

Question 36

Methods of relieving colic include:

Answer 36

bathing or otherwise calming the infant leaving the baby in loosely fitting clothing

Question 37

Cues infant may give for hunger include:

Answer 37

- Watching the food being opened in anticipant of eating - Tight fists or reaching for spoon

Question 38

The DRI for fluoride in infants seven to twelve months of age is:

Answer 38

0.5 mg

Question 39

Protein needs for a full term (healthy) baby from birth to 6 months of age are:

Answer 39

1.52 g/kg/day

Question 40

A part of Medicaid and provides routine checkups for low-income families is:

Answer 40

the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment program.