NU 220 Final Review Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
If Deborah's prenatal vitamin-mineral supplement provides __ milligrams of iron, it is
adequately meeting her pregnancy RDA.
a. 8
b. 18
c. 27
d. 40 - ✔✔27 milligrams
Deborah receives a brochure about nutrition during her first prenatal clinic
appointment. It correctly states that ____ typifies a balanced diet recommended during
pregnancy.
a. eating for two
b. eating some nutrient-dense foods from the 5 food groups daily
c. eating as tolerated & taking a prenatal supplement to make up for gaps in food intake
d. eating an additional 340 kcal daily during the 2 semester & an extra 450 kcals each
day during the 3rd trimester. - ✔✔d. eating an additional 340 kcal daily during the 2
semester & an extra 450 kcals each day during the 3rd trimester.
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,By reading the clinic brochure on prenatal nutrition, Deborah discovers that she can
"kill two birds with one stone" by eating more ___, which is a good source of both iron
& zinc, minerals that might be lacking in the average pregnant woman's diet.
a. meat
b. yogurt
c. salad vegetables
d. citrus fruits - ✔✔a. meat
Which of the following is an iron deficiency risk factor for Deborah?
a. ethnicity
b. activity level
c. limited financial needs
d. skips meals - ✔✔c. limited financial needs
The social worker at the prenatal clinic determines that Deborah is eligible for WIC.
This program provides:
a. nutrition counseling
b. vouchers redeemable for nutritious foods
c. referrals to health and social services
d. all of the above - ✔✔d. all of the above
Carrie's understanding of successful breastfeeding technique is demonstrated by which
statement?
a. comfortable positioning promotes correct infant suckling.
b. the mother needs to relax for letdown to occur
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, c. an environment without interruptions is recommended for breastfeeding.
d. all of the above - ✔✔d. all of the above
How long will Carrie breastfeed her infant if she follows the advice of the AAP?
a. the first 6 days of life
b. the first 6 weeks of life
c. the sixth month of life
d. the first year of life - ✔✔d. the first year of life
Carrie's infant can be expected to need about how many feedings per 24 hour period
during the first month or so?
a. 5 to 7
b. 8 to 12
c. 15 to 18
d. 8 to 24 - ✔✔b. 8 to 12
All of the following will support Carrie's efforts to successfully breastfeed her infant
EXCEPT:
a. breastfeeding the infant on demand
b. offering breast milk on a rigid schedule
c. drinking ample amounts of fluids
d. starting breastfeeding immediately after delivery - ✔✔b. offering breast milk on a
rigid schedule
Carrie begins breastfeeding but her nipples quickly become sore. A likely cause is:
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Questions and Answers
If Deborah's prenatal vitamin-mineral supplement provides __ milligrams of iron, it is
adequately meeting her pregnancy RDA.
a. 8
b. 18
c. 27
d. 40 - ✔✔27 milligrams
Deborah receives a brochure about nutrition during her first prenatal clinic
appointment. It correctly states that ____ typifies a balanced diet recommended during
pregnancy.
a. eating for two
b. eating some nutrient-dense foods from the 5 food groups daily
c. eating as tolerated & taking a prenatal supplement to make up for gaps in food intake
d. eating an additional 340 kcal daily during the 2 semester & an extra 450 kcals each
day during the 3rd trimester. - ✔✔d. eating an additional 340 kcal daily during the 2
semester & an extra 450 kcals each day during the 3rd trimester.
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,By reading the clinic brochure on prenatal nutrition, Deborah discovers that she can
"kill two birds with one stone" by eating more ___, which is a good source of both iron
& zinc, minerals that might be lacking in the average pregnant woman's diet.
a. meat
b. yogurt
c. salad vegetables
d. citrus fruits - ✔✔a. meat
Which of the following is an iron deficiency risk factor for Deborah?
a. ethnicity
b. activity level
c. limited financial needs
d. skips meals - ✔✔c. limited financial needs
The social worker at the prenatal clinic determines that Deborah is eligible for WIC.
This program provides:
a. nutrition counseling
b. vouchers redeemable for nutritious foods
c. referrals to health and social services
d. all of the above - ✔✔d. all of the above
Carrie's understanding of successful breastfeeding technique is demonstrated by which
statement?
a. comfortable positioning promotes correct infant suckling.
b. the mother needs to relax for letdown to occur
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, c. an environment without interruptions is recommended for breastfeeding.
d. all of the above - ✔✔d. all of the above
How long will Carrie breastfeed her infant if she follows the advice of the AAP?
a. the first 6 days of life
b. the first 6 weeks of life
c. the sixth month of life
d. the first year of life - ✔✔d. the first year of life
Carrie's infant can be expected to need about how many feedings per 24 hour period
during the first month or so?
a. 5 to 7
b. 8 to 12
c. 15 to 18
d. 8 to 24 - ✔✔b. 8 to 12
All of the following will support Carrie's efforts to successfully breastfeed her infant
EXCEPT:
a. breastfeeding the infant on demand
b. offering breast milk on a rigid schedule
c. drinking ample amounts of fluids
d. starting breastfeeding immediately after delivery - ✔✔b. offering breast milk on a
rigid schedule
Carrie begins breastfeeding but her nipples quickly become sore. A likely cause is:
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