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1

Which of the following mothers probably faces the highest pregnancy risk?
A)white, mature, lower socioeconomic family
B)adolescent, nonwhite, upper middle-class family
C)white, mature, middle-class family
D)adolescent, nonwhite, lower socioeconomic family
2

The pregnant woman needs to increase her energy intake by about __________ per day during the last two trimesters of pregnancy.
A)100 kcal
B)300 kcal
C)500 kcal
D)800 kcal
3

The breastfeeding woman with normal fat stores from pregnancy needs to increase her energy intake by about __________ per day.
A)100 kcal
B)300 kcal
C)500 kcal
D)800 kcal
4

Which of the following is not an attribute of human milk?
A)lactose content
B)presence of a bifidus factor
C)antibody content
D)high iron and vitamin D content
5

The hormone responsible for the let-down reflex in breastfeeding is:
A)thyroid-stimulating hormone.
B)prolactin.
C)insulin.
D)oxytocin.
6

Which of the following is not a component of weight gain in pregnancy?
A)breast tissue
B)amniotic fluid
C)thigh muscles
D)blood volume
7

An energy source to avoid in pregnancy is:
A)fat.
B)protein.
C)carbohydrate.
D)alcohol.
8

Weight gain in pregnancy for a normal weight woman should usually be at least about:
A)15 to 20 pounds.
B)25 to 35 pounds.
C)30 to 40 pounds.
D)35 to 45 pounds.
9

A major advantage of breastfeeding for the infant is:
A)the E. coli factor.
B)passive immunity.
C)the high protein content.
D)low lactose content.
10

Colostrum:
A)can be found in cow's milk.
B)is a source of antibodies and secreted from the breast for the first few days after birth.
C)contains mainly fat.
D)is a hormone involved in stimulating lactation.
11

It is often recommended that breastfed infants be supplemented with which of the following nutrients?
A)iron and vitamin B-6
B)vitamin D and iron
C)calcium and iron
D)vitamin C and vitamin D
12

The fetus receives nourishment primarily through:
A)antibodies.
B)meconium.
C)the placenta.
D)amniotic fluid.
13

During pregnancy the woman who is a vegan may not obtain adequate amounts of which of the following nutrients?
A)niacin, magnesium, and iodide
B)calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin B-12
C)thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and folate
D)vitamin C, vitamin B-6, phosphorus, and sodium
14

An attribute of human milk that keeps the infant from supporting the growth of some harmful intestinal bacteria is:
A)lactase.
B)albumin.
C)let-down reflex.
D)bifidus factor.
15

A maternal practice that can be harmful to the fetus is:
A)a low-carbohydrate diet.
B)fasting.
C)smoking.
D)all of the above.
16

To produce a healthy infant, the mother should ideally have an adequate diet:
A)during the 9 months she carries the infant.
B)during the last trimester when the baby is growing so rapidly.
C)during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
D)beginning about 8 weeks before conception occurs and continuing through the period of lactation.
17

Select the following factor that is least likely to pose a risk to maternal and fetal health during pregnancy and childbirth.
A)underweight mother
B)maternal age 15 years or under
C)many closely spaced pregnancies
D)maternal age of 30 to 35 years
18

To avoid constipation, the pregnant woman should increase her intake of:
A)milk and dairy products.
B)whole-grain bread and fruits.
C)sugars and starches.
D)lean meat, poultry, and fish.
19

The practice of eating dirt, clay, or laundry starch during pregnancy is called:
A)meconium.
B)physiological anemia.
C)pica.
D)pregnancy-induced hypertension.
20

Advantages and benefits of breastfeeding to the mother include all but which of the following?
A)greater convenience
B)a more rapid loss of the fat tissue that may have accumulated in her body during pregnancy
C)fosters close contact between mother and infant
D)less nutritional demands on the mother
21

Infants born after normal gestation length but weighing less than 5? pounds are labeled:
A)low birth weight.
B)small for gestational age.
C)premature.
D)normal, the smaller the better.
22

During the __________ trimester most organs show great development, making this the most critical time with respect to fetal development.
A)1st
B)2nd
C)3rd
D)all of the above
23

The risk of delivering a premature or small-for-gestational age infant increases with maternal:
A)smoking.
B)alcohol consumption.
C)illegal or improper drug use.
D)all of the above.
24

__________ is the term used for the joining of an egg and a sperm from conception until about 2 weeks gestation.
A)Zygote
B)Embryo
C)Fetus
D)B and C
25

Though it is impossible to exactly define a successful pregnancy, which of the following is a desirable goal:
A)gestational period longer than 40 weeks.
B)gestational period longer than 37 weeks.
C)birth weight greater than 2500 grams.
D)B and C.







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