Chapter 15 lowdermilk Study Review Test.

Chapter 15 lowdermilk Study Review Test. 1. 1. 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 2. 2. A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and cereals, fruits, and veg- etables. Which dietary requirement is the nurse most concerned about? a. Calcium b. Protein c. Vitamin B12 d. Folic acid 3. 3. Which statement made by a lactating woman leads the nurse to believe that the client 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." 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." 4. 4. A client states that she does not drink milk. Which foods should the nurse encourage this woman to con- sume in greater amounts to increase her calcium in- a. Energy (kcal) c. Vitamin B12 b. "If I drink more than a cup of milk, I usual- ly have abdominal cramps and bloating." d. Canned sardines take? a. Fresh apricots b. Canned clams c. Spaghetti with meat sauce d. Canned sardines 5. 5. A 27-year-old pregnant woman had a preconceptual c. 12.5 kg (27.5 lb) body mass index (BMI) of 19. What is this client's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy? a. 20 kg (44 lb) b. 16 kg (35 lb) c. 12.5 kg (27.5 lb) d. 10 kg (22 lb) 6. 6. A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she wants to start trying to get pregnant. Which guidance should she expect to re- ceive? 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 reg- ularly taking." d. "Make sure you include adequate folic acid in your diet." d. "Make sure you include adequate folic acid in your diet." 7. 7. To prevent gastrointestinal (GI) upset, when should a b. At bedtime pregnant client be instructed to take the recommend- ed iron supplements? a. On a full stomach b. At bedtime c. After eating a meal d. With milk 8. 8. After the nurse completes nutritional counseling for a pregnant woman, she asks the client to repeat the instructions to assess the client's understanding. Which statement indicates that the client 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." 9. 9. Pregnant adolescents are at greater risk for de- creased BMI and "fad" dieting with which condition? a. Obesity b. Gestational diabetes c. Low-birth-weight babies d. High-birth-weight babies 10. 10. Maternal nutritional status is an especially signifi- cant factor of the many that influence the outcome of pregnancy. Why is this the case? a. Maternal nutritional status is extremely difficult to adjust because of an individual's ingrained eating habits. a. "Protein will help my baby grow."