NTR 450 CHAPTER 5 EXAM 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
1. Why should care be personalized for pregnant women with
eating disorders? - correct answer -Because some women may
gain weight quickly while others may struggle to gain any
weight at all.
2. What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)? - correct answer -A
condition characterized by three specific facial features and
various CNS abnormalities due to alcohol exposure during
pregnancy.
3. What are the three specific facial features of FAS? - correct
answer -A smooth ridge between the nose and lip, narrow
openings between the upper and lower eyelids, and a thin
border on the upper edge of the lip.
4. What are the risks of alcohol exposure during pregnancy? -
correct answer -Increased risk of long-term adverse effects on
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the offspring, including CNS abnormalities and poor social and
learning skills.
5. What should women avoid during pregnancy? - correct answer
-Women should not drink alcohol or alcohol-containing
beverages at any point during pregnancy.
6. What are some risks associated with adolescent pregnancy? -
correct answer -Low birthweight, perinatal death, Caesarean
delivery, cephalopelvic disproportion, preeclampsia, iron-
deficiency anemia, delayed educational achievement, poverty,
and poor diet quality.
7. What complications are adolescents with obesity at risk for
during pregnancy? - correct answer -Increased risk for C-
section, hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, and
delivering excessively large newborns.
8. What are the nutritional recommendations for pregnant
adolescents? - correct answer -Similar to older women, but with
higher calorie needs, increased calcium requirements (300 mg
higher than for pregnant adults), and adequate vitamin D
intake.
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9. Why is nutrition counseling important for pregnant
adolescents? - correct answer -It is a crucial component of
multidisciplinary services to support their health and the health
of their fetus.
10. What are the adverse outcomes of COVID-19 infection
during pregnancy? - correct answer -Increased risk of preterm
delivery, preeclampsia, blood clot formation, and newborn
deaths.
11. Which demographic is most affected by COVID-19 during
pregnancy? - correct answer -Pregnant individuals who are
Black or Hispanic.
12. How does COVID-19 vaccination impact pregnancy
outcomes? - correct answer -Vaccination lowers the risk of
adverse outcomes during pregnancy.
13. What factors contribute to the increased risk of adverse
outcomes in pregnant individuals due to COVID-19? - correct