Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2025-2026
Updated.
What is the role of protein in developing a fetus? - Answer helps with fetal growth, placental
growth, amniotic fluid production, uterine muscle growth, and blood production
How much protein should a pregnant lady eat a day? - Answer 70g
What is the recommended weight gain in the first trimester? - Answer 3.5-5lbs
What is the recommended weight gain in the second and third trimester? - Answer 1 lb/week
How much fish should a pregnant woman eat per week? - Answer 2-3 servings
What fish should a pregnant woman avoid? - Answer swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king
mackerel
Should pregnant women avoid lunchmeat? - Answer yes
How much iron should a pregnant woman take a day and what does it do? - Answer 27mg/day
and it facilitates blood cell production
How should you take iron? - Answer take on an empty stomach with OJ
DO NOT take with milk, coffee, and tea
What is sodium needed for? - Answer needed due to expanding circulating blood volume
How much calcium does a pregnant lady need and what does it do? - Answer 1000mg and it
fosters fetal calcification of bones
What fat-soluble vitamins are needed by a pregnant woman and what do they do - Answer
, Why is folic acid important? - Answer prevents neural tube defects
(it's important to increase folic acid intake at least 3 months before conception)
What are the father's emotional reactions to pregnancy in the 1st trimester? - Answer
confused, baby seems "unreal"
What are the father's emotional reactions to pregnancy in the 2nd trimester? - Answer proud,
increased acceptance and attachment, financial concerns
What are the father's emotional reactions to pregnancy in the 3rd trimester? - Answer
anticipating the birth, some fears about labor process, baby's health
What is couvade of the father? - Answer unintentional development of physical s/s: nausea,
aches and pains, etc.
What are the psychological responses of the mother during pregnancy? - Answer
ambivalence, acceptance, introversion, mood swings, changes in body image
What are Reva Rubin's maternal tasks? - Answer safe passage, seeking acceptance, binding in
to the child, giving of onself
What are the fathering steps? - Answer accepting the pregnancy, identifying with father role,
reordering personal relationships, establishing relationship with fetus
What is nagele's rule for EDC? - Answer begin with LMP
subtract 3 months
add 7 days
What does GTPALG stand for? - Answer Gravida: Number of pregnancies
Term deliveries: greater than 37 weeks to 42 weeks
Preterm deliveries: less than 37 weeks
Abortions: less than 20 weeks
Living children