Chapter 15 Maternal and Fetal Nutrition Lowdermilk Exam Questions & Answers.

Chapter 15 Maternal and Fetal Nutrition Lowdermilk Exam Questions & Answers. 1. Which meal provides the most absorbable iron? a.Toasted cheese sandwich, celery sticks, tomato slices, and a grape drink b.Oatmeal, whole wheat toast, jelly, and low-fat milk c.Black bean soup, wheat crackers, ambrosia (orange sections, coconut, and pecans), and prunes d.Red beans and rice, cornbread, mixed greens, and decaffeinated tea 2. Which nutrient's recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is higher during lactation than during pregnan- cy? a.Energy (kcal) b.Iron c.Vitamin A d.Folic acid 3. A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and cereals, fruits, and vegetables. The nurse is most concerned about this woman's in- take of: a. Calcium b.Protein c. Vitamin B12 d. Folic acid C. Black bean soup, wheat crackers, ambrosia (or- ange sections, coconut, and pecans), and prunes A. Energy (kcal) C. Vitamin B12 4. Which statement made by a lactating woman leads the B. "If I drink more than nurse to believe that the woman might have lactose intolerance? a. "I always have heartburn after I drink milk." b. "If I drink more than a cup of milk, I usually have abdominal cramps and bloating." a cup of milk, I usual- ly have abdominal cramps and bloating." c. "Drinking milk usually makes me break out in hives." d."Sometimes I notice that I have bad breath after I drink a cup of milk." 5. A pregnant woman's diet history indicates that she likes the following. The nurse encourages this woman to consume more of which food in order to increase her calcium intake? a. Fresh apricots b. Canned clams c. Spaghetti with meat sauce d.Canned sardines 6. A 27-year-old pregnant woman had a preconceptual body mass index (BMI) of 19. The nurse knows that this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be at least: a.20 kg (44 lb) b.16 kg (35 lb) c.12.5 kg (27.5 lb) d.10 kg (22 lb) 7. A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she wants to start trying to get pregnant in 3 months. She can expect the following advice a. "Discontinue all contraception now." b. "Lose weight so that you can gain more during preg- nancy." c. "You may take any medications you have been taking regularly." D. Canned sardines C. 12.5 kg (27.5 lb) D. "Make sure you include adequate folic acid in your diet." d. "Make sure you include adequate folic acid in your diet." 8. To prevent gastrointestinal (GI) upset, clients should be instructed to take iron supplements: a. On a full stomach b. At bedtime c. After eating a meal d. With milk 9. After you complete your nutritional counseling for a pregnant woman, you ask her to repeat your instruc- tions so that you can assess her understanding of the instructions given. Which statement indicates that she understands the role of protein in her pregnancy? a. "Protein will help my baby grow." b. "Eating protein will prevent me from becoming ane- mic." c. "Eating protein will make my baby have strong teeth after he is born." d. "Eating protein will prevent me from being diabetic." 10. Pregnant adolescents are at high risk for