BIO 121 Module 5 | Essentials in Nutrition Exam Q&A |
Portage Learning
BIO 121 Module 5 covers life-cycle nutrition — pregnancy, lactation, infancy,
childhood, adolescence, adulthood, older adulthood, and global nutrition/food security
— here are 100 original multiple-choice practice questions. They are not official
examination questions and are not copied from any textbook, test bank, or copyrighted
source.
Question 1:
A pregnant client asks how much weight she should gain. The nurse explains that
recommended weight gain during pregnancy depends primarily on:
A. Maternal age
B. Pre-pregnancy BMI
C. Fetal gender
D. Maternal height alone
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Recommended gestational weight gain is based on pre-pregnancy BMI.
Question 2:
A client with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 22 is pregnant with one fetus. The nurse should
recommend total weight gain of approximately:
A. 5–10 lb
B. 11–20 lb
C. 25–35 lb
D. 40–50 lb
Correct answer: C
Rationale:
Normal-weight women are advised to gain about 25–35 lb during pregnancy.
Question 3:
Which nutrient is most critical before and during early pregnancy to prevent neural tube
defects?
,A. Vitamin C
B. Folate
C. Iron
D. Calcium
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Folate is essential for neural tube development, especially in early pregnancy.
Question 4:
A pregnant client asks when folic acid supplementation should begin. The nurse should
respond:
A. At conception
B. Before conception
C. During the second trimester
D. During the third trimester
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Folic acid should be taken before conception to reduce neural tube defect risk.
Question 5:
Iron needs increase during pregnancy mainly because of:
A. Increased maternal blood volume and fetal needs
B. Decreased oxygen demand
C. Reduced red blood cell production
D. Lower calorie needs
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
Pregnancy increases blood volume and fetal iron requirements.
Question 6:
Which supplement is commonly recommended for pregnant women to support fetal
brain and eye development?
A. DHA
B. Vitamin K
,C. Sodium
D. Chloride
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, supports fetal brain and retinal development.
Question 7:
A pregnant client should avoid unpasteurized dairy products because of the risk of:
A. Listeria infection
B. Iron overload
C. Vitamin A toxicity
D. Calcium deficiency
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
Listeria can cross the placenta and cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe illness.
Question 8:
Which statement about alcohol during pregnancy is correct?
A. One drink per day is safe
B. No amount is considered safe
C. Alcohol is safe after the first trimester
D. Beer is safer than wine
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy has been established.
Question 9:
Caffeine intake during pregnancy should generally be limited to:
A. 50 mg/day
B. 200 mg/day
C. 400 mg/day
D. No limit
Correct answer: B
, Rationale:
Many guidelines recommend limiting caffeine to about 200 mg/day during pregnancy.
Question 10:
A pregnant client with nausea and vomiting should be advised to:
A. Eat large meals
B. Eat small, frequent meals
C. Skip breakfast
D. Drink large amounts of fluid with meals
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Small, frequent meals help reduce nausea and maintain intake.
Question 11:
Pica during pregnancy involves:
A. Eating non-food substances
B. Avoiding all protein
C. Excessive exercise
D. Binge eating
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
Pica is the craving and consumption of non-nutritive substances such as ice, clay, or
dirt.
Question 12:
Gestational diabetes is best managed initially with:
A. Medical nutrition therapy and physical activity
B. Insulin for all women
C. Fasting
D. High-sugar diet
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
First-line management includes nutrition therapy and physical activity, with insulin if
needed.
Portage Learning
BIO 121 Module 5 covers life-cycle nutrition — pregnancy, lactation, infancy,
childhood, adolescence, adulthood, older adulthood, and global nutrition/food security
— here are 100 original multiple-choice practice questions. They are not official
examination questions and are not copied from any textbook, test bank, or copyrighted
source.
Question 1:
A pregnant client asks how much weight she should gain. The nurse explains that
recommended weight gain during pregnancy depends primarily on:
A. Maternal age
B. Pre-pregnancy BMI
C. Fetal gender
D. Maternal height alone
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Recommended gestational weight gain is based on pre-pregnancy BMI.
Question 2:
A client with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 22 is pregnant with one fetus. The nurse should
recommend total weight gain of approximately:
A. 5–10 lb
B. 11–20 lb
C. 25–35 lb
D. 40–50 lb
Correct answer: C
Rationale:
Normal-weight women are advised to gain about 25–35 lb during pregnancy.
Question 3:
Which nutrient is most critical before and during early pregnancy to prevent neural tube
defects?
,A. Vitamin C
B. Folate
C. Iron
D. Calcium
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Folate is essential for neural tube development, especially in early pregnancy.
Question 4:
A pregnant client asks when folic acid supplementation should begin. The nurse should
respond:
A. At conception
B. Before conception
C. During the second trimester
D. During the third trimester
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Folic acid should be taken before conception to reduce neural tube defect risk.
Question 5:
Iron needs increase during pregnancy mainly because of:
A. Increased maternal blood volume and fetal needs
B. Decreased oxygen demand
C. Reduced red blood cell production
D. Lower calorie needs
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
Pregnancy increases blood volume and fetal iron requirements.
Question 6:
Which supplement is commonly recommended for pregnant women to support fetal
brain and eye development?
A. DHA
B. Vitamin K
,C. Sodium
D. Chloride
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, supports fetal brain and retinal development.
Question 7:
A pregnant client should avoid unpasteurized dairy products because of the risk of:
A. Listeria infection
B. Iron overload
C. Vitamin A toxicity
D. Calcium deficiency
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
Listeria can cross the placenta and cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe illness.
Question 8:
Which statement about alcohol during pregnancy is correct?
A. One drink per day is safe
B. No amount is considered safe
C. Alcohol is safe after the first trimester
D. Beer is safer than wine
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy has been established.
Question 9:
Caffeine intake during pregnancy should generally be limited to:
A. 50 mg/day
B. 200 mg/day
C. 400 mg/day
D. No limit
Correct answer: B
, Rationale:
Many guidelines recommend limiting caffeine to about 200 mg/day during pregnancy.
Question 10:
A pregnant client with nausea and vomiting should be advised to:
A. Eat large meals
B. Eat small, frequent meals
C. Skip breakfast
D. Drink large amounts of fluid with meals
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Small, frequent meals help reduce nausea and maintain intake.
Question 11:
Pica during pregnancy involves:
A. Eating non-food substances
B. Avoiding all protein
C. Excessive exercise
D. Binge eating
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
Pica is the craving and consumption of non-nutritive substances such as ice, clay, or
dirt.
Question 12:
Gestational diabetes is best managed initially with:
A. Medical nutrition therapy and physical activity
B. Insulin for all women
C. Fasting
D. High-sugar diet
Correct answer: A
Rationale:
First-line management includes nutrition therapy and physical activity, with insulin if
needed.
