NR228 EXAM 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
◉Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women. Answer: -Avoid foods
such as raw eggs, raw meats, excessive amounts of coffee (only one
cup per day)
◉Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are. Answer: -
Vitamin C (hypercalcemia)
-Vitamin E (fetal heart defect)
-Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
◉Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns. Answer: -Patient will be
put on the DASH diet (hypertension diet) to help lower BP
-Limit and avoid trans fats, sat. fats, sugar, salt, no fast food, no coffee
-Increase foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins, fruits
and vegetables, whole grain, protein
◉Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Answer: Recommended foods to
prevent GDM include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat
sources. (simple carbs, fruits and veggies)
,◉Maternal PKU. Answer: Lack of proper dietary therapy during
pregnancy. Findings in infant: microcephaly, mental retardation,
growth retardation, congenital heart defects.
-Pregnant women should not eat foods high in phenylalanine
(should only consume 1-4 mg per day)
-Avoid fish, meat, diet soda, eggs, wheat
-Fruit, vegetables, and low protein foods are okay to eat
◉Lactation. Answer: 750-1000mL of breast milk daily
-500 kcal for producing breast milk daily
*avoid foods such as garlic, citrus (lemon/limes), broccoli, spices,
and cauliflower because it may alter taste of breast milk
◉Infancy birth weight and breast feeding. Answer: -first 6 months of
life infant should consume breast milk.
-second 6 months of life infant should consume a combination of
breast milk and baby food
◉Infant Dietary Guidelines. Answer: -Solid foods at 4-5 months
-if exclusively breastfeeding, baby should be taking in an iron
supplement at 4 months old to avoid iron deficiency anemia.
, ◉Infancy and Fat Consumption. Answer: -Fat and cholesterol
consumption is important in brain growth and development and
nerve tissue
-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
◉Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. Answer: occurs when baby goes to bed
with a bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
◉Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy. Answer: -Premature/low-
weight = failure to thrive
-if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used
-If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume
soy formula
◉Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet. Answer: -limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per
day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and
cheese cubes
-Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron
-child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like
something
WITH ANSWERS
◉Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women. Answer: -Avoid foods
such as raw eggs, raw meats, excessive amounts of coffee (only one
cup per day)
◉Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are. Answer: -
Vitamin C (hypercalcemia)
-Vitamin E (fetal heart defect)
-Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
◉Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns. Answer: -Patient will be
put on the DASH diet (hypertension diet) to help lower BP
-Limit and avoid trans fats, sat. fats, sugar, salt, no fast food, no coffee
-Increase foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins, fruits
and vegetables, whole grain, protein
◉Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Answer: Recommended foods to
prevent GDM include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat
sources. (simple carbs, fruits and veggies)
,◉Maternal PKU. Answer: Lack of proper dietary therapy during
pregnancy. Findings in infant: microcephaly, mental retardation,
growth retardation, congenital heart defects.
-Pregnant women should not eat foods high in phenylalanine
(should only consume 1-4 mg per day)
-Avoid fish, meat, diet soda, eggs, wheat
-Fruit, vegetables, and low protein foods are okay to eat
◉Lactation. Answer: 750-1000mL of breast milk daily
-500 kcal for producing breast milk daily
*avoid foods such as garlic, citrus (lemon/limes), broccoli, spices,
and cauliflower because it may alter taste of breast milk
◉Infancy birth weight and breast feeding. Answer: -first 6 months of
life infant should consume breast milk.
-second 6 months of life infant should consume a combination of
breast milk and baby food
◉Infant Dietary Guidelines. Answer: -Solid foods at 4-5 months
-if exclusively breastfeeding, baby should be taking in an iron
supplement at 4 months old to avoid iron deficiency anemia.
, ◉Infancy and Fat Consumption. Answer: -Fat and cholesterol
consumption is important in brain growth and development and
nerve tissue
-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
◉Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. Answer: occurs when baby goes to bed
with a bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
◉Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy. Answer: -Premature/low-
weight = failure to thrive
-if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used
-If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume
soy formula
◉Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet. Answer: -limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per
day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and
cheese cubes
-Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron
-child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like
something
