NURS 6501 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
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QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES
QUESTION 1
Which recommendation would most likely have the greatest impact on a
woman's health prior to conception?
A. Folic acid supplementation
B. Losing weight if BMI > 40
C. Increasing sugar intake
D. Increasing consumption of unsaturated vegetable fats
Correct Answer: B. Losing weight if BMI > 40
Rationale: Maternal obesity (BMI > 40) is associated with significant risks
including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, and
congenital anomalies. Weight loss prior to conception has the greatest impact
on reducing these risks. While folic acid supplementation is important, obesity
management has a broader impact on overall pregnancy outcomes.
QUESTION 2
Maternal obesity is associated with increased risk of:
A. Infant deaths
B. Need to induce labor
C. Gestational diabetes
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
,Rationale: Maternal obesity increases the risk of infant mortality, need for
labor induction, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, macrosomia, and cesarean
delivery. Obesity is a significant risk factor affecting both maternal and fetal
outcomes throughout pregnancy and delivery.
QUESTION 3
What is the recommended pregnancy weight gain for a woman with a BMI of
27 (overweight)?
A. 11-20 pounds
B. 15-25 pounds
C. 25-35 pounds
D. 28-40 pounds
Correct Answer: B. 15-25 pounds
Rationale: According to IOM guidelines, recommended weight gain during
pregnancy is based on pre-pregnancy BMI: Underweight (BMI <18.5): 28-40
lbs; Normal (BMI 18.5-24.9): 25-35 lbs; Overweight (BMI 25-29.9): 15-25 lbs;
Obese (BMI ≥30): 11-20 lbs.
QUESTION 4
The primary or most important goal for women with gestational diabetes is:
A. To consume the recommended level of fiber
B. To ensure plenty of sleep
C. To prevent weight gain
D. To maintain blood glucose levels within the normal range
Correct Answer: D. To maintain blood glucose levels within the normal
range
Rationale: The primary goal of gestational diabetes management is to
maintain blood glucose levels within normal range to prevent maternal and
,fetal complications including macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia, and
preeclampsia. Diet, exercise, and medication (if needed) are all directed
toward glycemic control.
QUESTION 5
Growth and thickening of the endometrium is the result of an increase in
which hormone?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Correct Answer: A. Estrogen
Rationale: Estrogen is responsible for the proliferation and thickening of the
endometrial lining during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
Progesterone then stabilizes and maintains the endometrium after ovulation.
FSH and LH are gonadotropins that regulate ovarian function.
QUESTION 6
Which of the following is true regarding calcium and pregnancy?
A. Maternal calcium absorption increases during pregnancy
B. All pregnant females are recommended to consume 1,600 mg/day of
calcium
C. The kidneys allow more calcium to be excreted in the urine in the
third trimester
D. All of the above are true
Correct Answer: A. Maternal calcium absorption increases during
pregnancy
, Rationale: During pregnancy, maternal calcium absorption increases
significantly to meet fetal demands. The recommended daily intake is 1,000-
1,300 mg/day (not 1,600). Renal calcium excretion actually increases in the
third trimester due to increased glomerular filtration rate. The increased
absorption compensates for this loss.
QUESTION 7
A preterm infant is defined as an infant born less than _____ weeks gestation.
A. 34 weeks
B. 36 weeks
C. 37 weeks
D. 38 weeks
Correct Answer: C. 37 weeks
Rationale: A preterm infant is defined as an infant born before 37 completed
weeks of gestation. Late preterm is 34-36 weeks, moderate preterm is 32-34
weeks, and extremely preterm is <28 weeks. This classification is important
for identifying infants at risk for complications.
QUESTION 8
Which of the following is true regarding nutrition recommendations for
pregnant women?
A. Non-nutritive sweeteners do not need to be avoided during pregnancy
B. Pregnant women should consume omega-3 fatty acid-containing fish
that are low in mercury
C. Moderate intake of caffeine does not appear harmful during
pregnancy
D. All of the above are true
Correct Answer: D. All of the above are true
WALDEN UNIVERSITY (COMPLETE DOCUMENT LATEST
UPDATES) ALREADY GRADED A+ | 95 QUALITY
QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES
QUESTION 1
Which recommendation would most likely have the greatest impact on a
woman's health prior to conception?
A. Folic acid supplementation
B. Losing weight if BMI > 40
C. Increasing sugar intake
D. Increasing consumption of unsaturated vegetable fats
Correct Answer: B. Losing weight if BMI > 40
Rationale: Maternal obesity (BMI > 40) is associated with significant risks
including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, and
congenital anomalies. Weight loss prior to conception has the greatest impact
on reducing these risks. While folic acid supplementation is important, obesity
management has a broader impact on overall pregnancy outcomes.
QUESTION 2
Maternal obesity is associated with increased risk of:
A. Infant deaths
B. Need to induce labor
C. Gestational diabetes
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
,Rationale: Maternal obesity increases the risk of infant mortality, need for
labor induction, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, macrosomia, and cesarean
delivery. Obesity is a significant risk factor affecting both maternal and fetal
outcomes throughout pregnancy and delivery.
QUESTION 3
What is the recommended pregnancy weight gain for a woman with a BMI of
27 (overweight)?
A. 11-20 pounds
B. 15-25 pounds
C. 25-35 pounds
D. 28-40 pounds
Correct Answer: B. 15-25 pounds
Rationale: According to IOM guidelines, recommended weight gain during
pregnancy is based on pre-pregnancy BMI: Underweight (BMI <18.5): 28-40
lbs; Normal (BMI 18.5-24.9): 25-35 lbs; Overweight (BMI 25-29.9): 15-25 lbs;
Obese (BMI ≥30): 11-20 lbs.
QUESTION 4
The primary or most important goal for women with gestational diabetes is:
A. To consume the recommended level of fiber
B. To ensure plenty of sleep
C. To prevent weight gain
D. To maintain blood glucose levels within the normal range
Correct Answer: D. To maintain blood glucose levels within the normal
range
Rationale: The primary goal of gestational diabetes management is to
maintain blood glucose levels within normal range to prevent maternal and
,fetal complications including macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia, and
preeclampsia. Diet, exercise, and medication (if needed) are all directed
toward glycemic control.
QUESTION 5
Growth and thickening of the endometrium is the result of an increase in
which hormone?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Correct Answer: A. Estrogen
Rationale: Estrogen is responsible for the proliferation and thickening of the
endometrial lining during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
Progesterone then stabilizes and maintains the endometrium after ovulation.
FSH and LH are gonadotropins that regulate ovarian function.
QUESTION 6
Which of the following is true regarding calcium and pregnancy?
A. Maternal calcium absorption increases during pregnancy
B. All pregnant females are recommended to consume 1,600 mg/day of
calcium
C. The kidneys allow more calcium to be excreted in the urine in the
third trimester
D. All of the above are true
Correct Answer: A. Maternal calcium absorption increases during
pregnancy
, Rationale: During pregnancy, maternal calcium absorption increases
significantly to meet fetal demands. The recommended daily intake is 1,000-
1,300 mg/day (not 1,600). Renal calcium excretion actually increases in the
third trimester due to increased glomerular filtration rate. The increased
absorption compensates for this loss.
QUESTION 7
A preterm infant is defined as an infant born less than _____ weeks gestation.
A. 34 weeks
B. 36 weeks
C. 37 weeks
D. 38 weeks
Correct Answer: C. 37 weeks
Rationale: A preterm infant is defined as an infant born before 37 completed
weeks of gestation. Late preterm is 34-36 weeks, moderate preterm is 32-34
weeks, and extremely preterm is <28 weeks. This classification is important
for identifying infants at risk for complications.
QUESTION 8
Which of the following is true regarding nutrition recommendations for
pregnant women?
A. Non-nutritive sweeteners do not need to be avoided during pregnancy
B. Pregnant women should consume omega-3 fatty acid-containing fish
that are low in mercury
C. Moderate intake of caffeine does not appear harmful during
pregnancy
D. All of the above are true
Correct Answer: D. All of the above are true
