Reference no: EM132437122

QUESTION 1: Cravings and aversions to certain foods are probably the result of altered taste and smell sensitivities induced by ________.

a. hormone changes.

b. iron-deficiency anemia

c. overconsumption of that particular food

d. deficiencies in the body

e. careless and inappropriate selection of foods

QUESTION 2: All of the following are benefits of physical activity during pregnancy except

a. reduced risk for gestational hypertension

b. maintenance of health habits to help lose weight after birth.

c. fewer discomforts associated with pregnancy

d. reduced stress.

e. weight maintenance or loss.

QUESTION 3: The ________ is the time period during which irreversible damage to the fetus may occur from specific events such as malnutrition or exposure to toxins.

a. fertility period

b. conceptual period

c. critical period

d. period of maximal sensitivity

e. teratogenic period

QUESTION 4: All of the following are associated with reduced fertility except

a. underweight dad.

b. obese mom.

c. overweight dad.

d. overweight mom.

e. malnutrition.

QUESTION 5: Gestation is generally divided into equal periods called _____.

a. periods

b. quintiles

c. semesters

d. trimesters

e. quarters

QUESTION 6: ___________ are two nutrients required in higher amounts during pregnancy due to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells.

a. Selenium and iron

b. Folate and vitamin B12

c. Protein and iron

d. Calcium and B6

e. Calcium and vitamin A

QUESTION 7: When does the most severe damage associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) occur?

a. Between weeks 8 and 12

b. Around the time of conception

c. After week 24

d. The third trimester

e. The second trimester

QUESTION 8: All of the following are signs or symptoms of preeclampsia except

a. sudden weight gain of approximately 1lb per day

b. hypoglycemia.

c. swelling of hands, feet, and face.

d. hypertension.

e. severe headaches.

QUESTION 9: Which of the following is a correct statement about calcium during pregnancy?

a. Adequate intake prevents the calcium from being taken from the mother's bones.

b. Calcium intakes usually meet the recommendations.

c. The RDA for calcium is the same as before pregnancy.

d. The body priorities the mother's bone calcium needs over that of the fetus.

e. Calcium absorption efficiency is the same as before pregnancy.

QUESTION 10: Andrea delivers a preterm baby that weighs 3 lbs 6 oz. Which is an appropriate classification of her baby based on this information?

a. Low-birthweight baby

b. Small for gestational age

c. Very-low-birthweight baby

d. Appropriate for gestational age

e. Perinatal baby