NR545 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
What are conditions that contraindicate exercise during pregnancy? - Answer-rupture of
membranes, preeclampsia, placenta previa, risk factors for preterm labor, persistent
vaginal bleeding in 2nd and 3rd trimesters, and shortened cervix
PICA - Answer-a craving or persistent eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances
What is PICA usually cause by - Answer-iron deficiency (anemia)
What are complications of PICA? - Answer-constipation, toxicity/lead poisoning, kidney
damage, parasitic infection, encephalopathy, and impaired cognitive function
Folic acid supplementation (folate Vitamin B9) of _________ is recommended for all
women of child bearing age because
_____________________________________________________. - Answer-400 mcg;
it prevents neural tube defects (myelomeningocele) that develop before the woman
knows she is pregnant
Folate is found in what foods - Answer-dark leafy greens, legumes, and whole grains
Teratogens - Answer-substances that adversely affect fetal growth and development
Common teratogen examples - Answer-tobacco, alcohol, cocain
Tobaccos affect on fetus - Answer-increased risk for low birth weight, prematurity, poor
lung development
Alcohols affect on fetus - Answer-fetal alcohol syndrome, crosses the placenta,
miscarriage, stillbirth, behavioral, intellectual and physical disabilities
Cocaine affect on fetus - Answer-vasoconstriction and hypertension
What are some important factors to assess in pregnant adolescents? - Answer-low or
high pre-pregnancy weight, poor weight gain, young age at menarche, high risk
behaviors (drinking, smoking, drugs), anemia (not as big of an increase in RBS but
150% increase in blood volume), unhealthy lifestyle, chronic disease, history of eating
disorders, mental health, availability of support, and access to public assistance
What are some risks for baby of adolescent mom? - Answer-malnutrition, issues with
breastfeeding, lack of resources, increased risk for abuse and neglect, preterm birth,
low birth weight, infant mortality, tend to score lower on assessments of knowledge,
language development, and cognition
, GCT stands for - Answer-glucose challenge test
OGTT stands for - Answer-oral glucose tolerance test
How many grams of carbohydrates are given in the GCT? What do you want it to
measure? - Answer-50 g ; less than 150
How many grams of carbohydrates are given in the OGTT? How long is it? - Answer-
100 g ; 4 hours of blood glucose testing
Risk factors for Gestational diabetes mellitus? - Answer-BMI greater than 25, family
history of type 2 diabetes, asian population, primigravida, and normal maternal age (20-
30 years)
Medical nutrition therapy - Answer-manage blood glucose without the use of medication
Recommended diet includes: - Answer-1. healthy fats
2. complex carbs, limit simple carbohydrates such as juices, soda, candy, and fruit
3. high protein
4. lots of colorful vegetables
Risks of GDM to baby - Answer-hypoglycemia at birth, shivering, larger than normal
size (macrosomia), congenital anomalies, respiratory distress syndrome,
hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcemia
Risk of GDM to mom - Answer-difficult labor, C-section and associated risks, vaginal
tearing, dystocia, UTIs, yeast infections, hydramnios, preeclampsia, and ketoacidosis
Three conclusive signs of pregnancy are - Answer-fetal heartbeat, fetal movement, and
visualization of fetus by ultrasound
Cocaine use during pregnancy can cause the following - Answer-stroke, clots, and
premature birth
What is the most accurate way to diagnose fetal abnormalities during pregnancy? -
Answer-amniocentesis
Common signs and symptoms experienced during pregnancy are - Answer-heartburn,
ankle edema, constipation
True/False: the ovarian cycle happens prior to the uterine cycle each month - Answer-
false
The hormone pregnancy - Answer-progesterone
COMPLETE ANSWERS
What are conditions that contraindicate exercise during pregnancy? - Answer-rupture of
membranes, preeclampsia, placenta previa, risk factors for preterm labor, persistent
vaginal bleeding in 2nd and 3rd trimesters, and shortened cervix
PICA - Answer-a craving or persistent eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances
What is PICA usually cause by - Answer-iron deficiency (anemia)
What are complications of PICA? - Answer-constipation, toxicity/lead poisoning, kidney
damage, parasitic infection, encephalopathy, and impaired cognitive function
Folic acid supplementation (folate Vitamin B9) of _________ is recommended for all
women of child bearing age because
_____________________________________________________. - Answer-400 mcg;
it prevents neural tube defects (myelomeningocele) that develop before the woman
knows she is pregnant
Folate is found in what foods - Answer-dark leafy greens, legumes, and whole grains
Teratogens - Answer-substances that adversely affect fetal growth and development
Common teratogen examples - Answer-tobacco, alcohol, cocain
Tobaccos affect on fetus - Answer-increased risk for low birth weight, prematurity, poor
lung development
Alcohols affect on fetus - Answer-fetal alcohol syndrome, crosses the placenta,
miscarriage, stillbirth, behavioral, intellectual and physical disabilities
Cocaine affect on fetus - Answer-vasoconstriction and hypertension
What are some important factors to assess in pregnant adolescents? - Answer-low or
high pre-pregnancy weight, poor weight gain, young age at menarche, high risk
behaviors (drinking, smoking, drugs), anemia (not as big of an increase in RBS but
150% increase in blood volume), unhealthy lifestyle, chronic disease, history of eating
disorders, mental health, availability of support, and access to public assistance
What are some risks for baby of adolescent mom? - Answer-malnutrition, issues with
breastfeeding, lack of resources, increased risk for abuse and neglect, preterm birth,
low birth weight, infant mortality, tend to score lower on assessments of knowledge,
language development, and cognition
, GCT stands for - Answer-glucose challenge test
OGTT stands for - Answer-oral glucose tolerance test
How many grams of carbohydrates are given in the GCT? What do you want it to
measure? - Answer-50 g ; less than 150
How many grams of carbohydrates are given in the OGTT? How long is it? - Answer-
100 g ; 4 hours of blood glucose testing
Risk factors for Gestational diabetes mellitus? - Answer-BMI greater than 25, family
history of type 2 diabetes, asian population, primigravida, and normal maternal age (20-
30 years)
Medical nutrition therapy - Answer-manage blood glucose without the use of medication
Recommended diet includes: - Answer-1. healthy fats
2. complex carbs, limit simple carbohydrates such as juices, soda, candy, and fruit
3. high protein
4. lots of colorful vegetables
Risks of GDM to baby - Answer-hypoglycemia at birth, shivering, larger than normal
size (macrosomia), congenital anomalies, respiratory distress syndrome,
hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcemia
Risk of GDM to mom - Answer-difficult labor, C-section and associated risks, vaginal
tearing, dystocia, UTIs, yeast infections, hydramnios, preeclampsia, and ketoacidosis
Three conclusive signs of pregnancy are - Answer-fetal heartbeat, fetal movement, and
visualization of fetus by ultrasound
Cocaine use during pregnancy can cause the following - Answer-stroke, clots, and
premature birth
What is the most accurate way to diagnose fetal abnormalities during pregnancy? -
Answer-amniocentesis
Common signs and symptoms experienced during pregnancy are - Answer-heartburn,
ankle edema, constipation
True/False: the ovarian cycle happens prior to the uterine cycle each month - Answer-
false
The hormone pregnancy - Answer-progesterone
