Exam 1- (quizzes and case studies) NHM 201 with complete graded A solutions

Which of the following is a role of the placenta? a. hormone production b. red blood cell production c. production of carbohydrates d. waste retention a. hormone production Multivitamin/mineral supplements only benefit women who have a multifetal pregnancy. True or false False 00:00 01:39 Gravida 4, Para 3 4 pregnancies, 3 deliveries During which phase of pregnancy are calcium needs the highest and most critical? Third trimester Which of the following is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes? a. excess body fat b. age over 25 years c. strong family history of type 2 diabetes d. physical inactivity b.) age over 25 years The nutrient that is associated with neural tube defects in newborns is: Answers: a. choline b. zinc c. folate d. iron c. folate A pregnant woman has a BMI of 32.0. How much weight do you tell her to gain over the course of her pregnancy? Selected Answer: Answers: a. 20-40 lbs b. 15-25 lbs c. 11-20 lbs d. 25-35 lbs c. 11-20 lbs When pregnant, a woman should be just as concerned with her rate of weight gain as she is how much she gains. True/False true The nutrient most frequently associated with preterm birth and lower intelligence scores later in life is _____. iron Which of the following is not a normal change in maternal physiology during pregnancy? Answers: a. blood volume increases b. increased oxygen consumption c. decreased appetite d. increased risk of urinary tract infection c. decreased appetite Physical Exam: Height: 5 ft, 5 in; current weight = 197 #; BP: 145/95. Waist circumference: 40 in. Calculate Susan's current BMI (round to the nearest tenth) 32.9