Preconception

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